Educators’ Course in Healthcare Ethics, Law & Professionalism
(for Pharmacists)

This 3.5-day programme is designed to train pharmacists as Educators who are interested in training their colleagues in the Core Ethics Healthcare, Law and Professionalism Programme. Pharmacists who complete this course would then form the cadre of trainers who would then train their colleagues in the 1-day Core Module in Healthcare Ethics, Law and Professionalism. The course objectives are aligned to the Core Competencies for Healthcare Professionals in Clinical Ethics crafted by the MOH-appointed National Ethics Capability Committee (NECC) to enhance the capacity of healthcare professionals (including pharmacists) in clinical ethics.
This course consists of online learning, and short didactic sessions. The online learning provides the foundation of ethical core values while the didactic teaching hones learners’ understanding of these values through group discussions, scenario analyses, and application of ethical values and principles to issues commonly experienced by pharmacists.
This course consists of online learning, and short didactic sessions. The online learning provides the foundation of ethical core values while the didactic teaching hones learners’ understanding of these values through group discussions, scenario analyses, and application of ethical values and principles to issues commonly experienced by pharmacists.
Mode:
Blended (Synchronous Online Sessions + Asynchronous e-Learning)
Course Structure
Part 1: Modules & Readings in Clinical Ethics
Online learning videos and readings
Content:
- Methods & principles of clinical ethics
- Consent and mental capacity
- End of life
- Communication and documentation
- Other contextual concerns
Part 2: Core Concepts in Healthcare Ethics
Lecture-style
Content:
- Professionalism
- Collegiality
- Professional accountability & governance
- Consent
- Conflict of interest
- Confidentiality and privacy
Part 3: Ethical Analysis & Case Facilitation
Interactive workshop
Content:
- Ethical principles
- Ethical reasoning
- Healthcare decision-making
- Case facilitation skills
Part 4: Case-Based Interactive Workshop
Interactive small group sessions
Content:
- Hands-on case facilitation practice
- Cases and materials used are from the Core Ethics Healthcare Ethics, Law, & Professionalism Programme
Educators
The workshop is led by the following educators.
Dr Sumytra Menon
Director, CBmE
National University of Singapore
National University of Singapore
Past Workshops
2023


