Ethics in EMS
Tracking # 20-1372091
Course overview
Objectives Define ethics and its role in EMS Describe the difference between morals and ethics, and why this is a key distinction in healthcare Identify behaviors that are ethical and those that are unethical Content Introduction 1. Ethics vs Morals 2. Ethics vs Legality 3. Types of Ethical Codes of Conduct 4. Hippocratic Oath 5. NAEMT Code of Ethics 6. Fundamentals in Ethics 1. Principles 2. Examples 8. Scenarios 1. Making Ethical Decisions 2. A Quick Approach to Ethical Decisions 9. Ethical Challenges 10. Types of Consent 11. Minors 12. Confidentiality 13. Mandatory Reporting 14. Case Study
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic
Disclosure statements
Conflict of Interest Statement
- A conflict of interest occurs when an instructor has a financial, legal, commercial, and/or professional relationship with organizations or the employees working for said organization, that could influence the level of instruction you receive. The instructor of this course has no conflicts of interest and has been properly vetted prior to creating this material to ensure the information being shared is accurate, relevant, and up to date.
Post-Course Quiz Performance and Compliance
- At the conclusion of this course you will be required to attempt and pass a quiz. The minimum passing score for the quiz is 70%. You will have three attempts to pass the quiz. If you are unsuccessful at passing the quiz on the third attempt, you will be required to watch the CE course over in its entirety.