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.

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

Past Workshops

2023