RC 325 - Ethics in Respiratory Care

1 Credits

This course is designed to introduce the learner to the basic principles of ethics and governing laws, and how they relate to medical decisions and patient care. Personal ethics and morals are compared to the ethical standards and laws Respiratory Therapists must follow. Focus is placed on care based decision making.

Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Day
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Respiratory Care program
Active Date 20240401T16:16:01

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 11
Total Contact Hours 11
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Ethics and morals
Medical ethics and laws
Self- care during ethical and moral challenges in the hospital setting
When patients, families and the care team to not agree
The Ethics Board and its roles

Student Learning Outcomes
Describe the role of ethics in health care.

Explain the Respiratory Care governing legal bodies and where to find the state regulations.

Distinguish between personal beliefs and medical ethics in patient treatment and care.

Practice self-care skills during high stress and emotional situations.