Certificate in Elder Care Ethics & Decision-Making
-- ViewingNowThe Certificate in Elder Care Ethics & Decision-Making is a comprehensive course that provides learners with essential skills for career advancement in the growing elder care industry. This course emphasizes the importance of ethical decision-making in elder care, addressing the unique challenges that come with caring for an aging population.
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โข Ethical Principles in Elder Care: An introduction to the fundamental ethical principles that guide decision-making in elder care, including respect for autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.
โข Decision-Making Capacity: Examination of the concept of decision-making capacity and its assessment in elder care, including cognitive and psychological factors that affect decision-making ability.
โข Advance Care Planning: Overview of advance care planning and its importance in elder care, including the creation of advance directives and healthcare proxies.
โข Confidentiality and Privacy: Discussion of the ethical considerations surrounding confidentiality and privacy in elder care, including legal and regulatory requirements.
โข End-of-Life Decision-Making: Exploration of the ethical challenges and considerations in end-of-life decision-making, including palliative and hospice care, pain management, and artificial nutrition and hydration.
โข Cultural Competence in Elder Care: Examination of the role of cultural competence in ethical decision-making in elder care, including the impact of cultural beliefs and values on healthcare decisions.
โข Ethical Issues in Dementia Care: Discussion of the ethical issues that arise in dementia care, including decision-making capacity, informed consent, and quality of life.
โข Ethical Use of Technology in Elder Care: Overview of the ethical considerations surrounding the use of technology in elder care, including privacy, autonomy, and informed consent.
โข Ethics in Research with Older Adults: Examination of the ethical principles and considerations in conducting research with older adults, including informed consent, confidentiality, and selection bias.
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