Legal and Ethical (Course 2): Philosophical and Sociological Principles of Dental Ethics

Recommended Text 30 mins CPD 80% required to pass

Purchase required

Subscribe today to gain access to this course and 230+ other courses, or get the Pro for Dentists pack to gain access to an additional 100 courses.

Essentials
£42.00 / year
Subscribe
Pro for Dentists
£142.00 / year
Subscribe

*Any eligible discounts will be applied at checkout

Course Details

  • This course will explore the philosophical and sociological principles of healthcare professional ethics, including professionals' responsibilities under the duty of candour.
  • You will be presented with a coursebook followed by an assessment with options for feedback and reflection.
  • Once you have achieved a mark of 80% or more, you will be presented with a certificate to download. 
  • If you do not pass you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment.

Aims

 This course aims to explore healthcare professional ethics and philosophical and sociological principles.

Objectives

During this course learners will be able to:

  • Detail philosophical principles of professional ethics.
  • Recognize the range of legal and professional values that form dental ethics.
  • Use the values of the ethical framework to answer ethical questions.
  • Define the philosophical principles of professional ethics.
  • Consider events that have influenced the current ethical climate.
  • Examine the influence of GDC standards for dental professionals on dental ethics.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course the learner will gain an understanding of:

  • The philosophical and sociological principles of healthcare professional ethics.
  • How to promote understanding of the ethical standards expected of dental professionals.
  • Legal and moral codes, the meaning of professionalism.
  • The role of professional people and their duties to the public.

GDC Development Outcomes

D

Topics covered

Legal & Ethical

Date created

09/02/2017

Last revision

05/09/2023