Ethics and Communication for Moral Action

Course aim

To advance students’ knowledge of contemporary understandings and approaches in communication, ethical theory, critical thinking, reflection and ethical reasoning skills, in order to demonstrate the skills required for moral agency with clients, their family and carers as well as colleagues in a variety of health care settings.

Course content

Critical thinking and reasoning, ethical theory, ethical reasoning as an individual and social process, reflective skills, moral agency, communication theory, dealing with difference, power and rank, anger and conflict management, collaborative decision making, understanding and working with emotions.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Critical analysis, Online activities, Presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.