Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ECPLDEM
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Explain how ethical principles may be applied in the care setting.
Describe how the ethical principles apply to the person living with dementia.
Discuss the ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, justice, and nonmaleficence.
Outline:
Section 1: Ethics in Care
Applying Ethics
Review
Respecting Autonomy
Surrogate Decision-Making
James
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Beneficence and Justice
Understanding Beneficence
Esme
Understanding Justice
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Burden to Society
Dementia and Society
Oversight and Monitoring
Willow Lake
Nonmaleficence
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN
Kathleen is a seasoned subject matter expert in post-acute care, with over 37 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, acute care, occupational health, and nursing education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.