Ethics and Communication

Course aim

The aim of this course is to advance students’ knowledge of communication and ethical theory together with critical thinking, reflection and ethical reasoning skills, in order to develop a capacity 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, reflective skills, moral agency, communication theory, dealing with difference, power and rank, anger and conflict management, collaborative decision making, understanding and working with grief.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
REHB 3007	Acute Care
REHB 3065	Primary and Ambulatory Care in Physiotherapy

Specific program
Program	Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
IBPZ	REHB 3011	Rehabilitation
IMPE	REHB 5103	Rehabilitation GE

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	3 hours x 3 weeks
Lecture	3 hours x 2 x 1 week
Seminar	2 hours x 1 week

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

Assessment

Case Study 1 (individual), Case Study 2 (Group Presentation, Individual Written Assignment, Online Discussion

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
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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.