Course Code: REL-RTS-0-EOT2
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Distinguish between ethical, moral, and legal considerations and their implications for clinical decision-making.
Identify the Core Values, Ethical Principles, and key Standards of Conduct outlined in the AOTA's Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics.
Recall the steps of two ethical decision-making models to analyze and resolve dilemmas in occupational therapy practice.
Determine strategies for addressing and communicating ethical concerns to promote professional accountability.
Outline:
Section 1: Ethics in Healthcare: An Overview
Ethics in Practice: Foundational Overview
What Is an Ethical Dilemma?
Legal Considerations
Compliance
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: AOTA Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics: Introduction and Core Values
Knowledge Check: Josh and Dana
Ethical Principles
Case Scenario: Don
Standards of Conduct
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Building Ethical Competence and Managing Outcomes
Developing Ethical Competence
Handling the Outcome
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Ethical Decision Making Models
Models for Ethical Decision Making
RIPS Model
Case Example: Gia and Jim
Knowledge Check
Active Engagement Model
Case Example: Jean and Patty
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Putting It All Together
Practice and Reflection
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Sara Dydyn OTR/L, ATP
Sara considers themself a lifelong learner and holds degrees from Sacred Heart University (MSOT) and Wagner College (BS Psychology) and is a nationally board-certified OT. Graduating in 2018, Sara began their journey as an outpatient occupational therapist focusing on adult neurological and orthopedic conditions and durable medical equipment (DME). Sara’s passion for assistive technologies, specifically wheelchairs, led them to achieve their Assistive Technology Professional specialty certification in 2021. They also went on to become certified in CBIT, a specialty modality for individuals with Tourette’s Syndrome. In addition to DME and Tourette’s Syndrome, Sara is most passionate about their work with individuals experiencing Long COVID, and adolescents and adults with hypermobile spectrum disorder/Ehlers Danlos and dysautonomia.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Introductory level Occupational Therapist; Introductory level Occupational Therapy Assistant; in the following settings: Adult Residential Care Facility, Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs), Home Health Agencies, Hospitals: Acute, Rehabilitation Settings, Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.