A Foundation in Ethics, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Online Courses

Description

This course will focus on basic ethical principles including autonomy, beneficence, non-malfeasance, and justice. It will also discuss informed consent, capacity, competence, and confidentiality. Throughout the course, we will be using stories or case studies to illustrate how to work through the ethical dilemmas that are a part of everyday practice using the ethical principles you have learned. You will also develop a greater understanding of the process of critical thinking and how it facilitates problem-solving in difficult ethical situations.

*You can register for this course individually or as part of a certificate program.

Learner Feedback:

“I believe the information provided in this program will be very helpful to apply in my work environment and be more effective when helping our clients.”

Contributing Authors:

Bronwyn Keefe, PhD, MSW, MPH is the Assistant Dean of Workforce and Professional Development at Boston University School of Social Work where she is also the Director for The Center for Aging and Disability Education and Research (CADER) and The Network for Professional Education.

Amelia Paini, MSW, Program Manager for Curriculum Development, Boston University School of Social Work

Joan Ead, Eadem Writing Associates

Objectives

• Summarize how an ethical dilemma may affect your work.
• Examine your values and beliefs and how they might influence your behavior towards people whose beliefs and values are different from yours.
• Describe the process of critical thinking and how it facilitates problem solving in difficult situations.
• Apply problem-solving techniques to address dilemmas that arise around issues of personal choice and safety.
• Identify issues that can arise when working as part of team.