CLS 582 Professional Ethics
0.5 Lecture Hours, 1 Lab Hours, 0 Clinic Hours
This course introduces ethical theory and presents case studies that are commonplace in clinical optometric practice. The initial lecture sequence on ethical theories, legal state regulations and clinical examples is supplemented with small group discussions of case studies using a problem-based learning format. Students examine and address issues by applying ethical theory and values to resolving situations that challenge practitioners. Ethical issues dealing with confidentiality, professional referrals, advertising, record keeping, informed consent, and conflicts of interest are presented.
0.5 Lecture Hours, 1 Lab Hours, 0 Clinic Hours
This course introduces ethical theory and presents case studies that are commonplace in clinical optometric practice. The initial lecture sequence on ethical theories, legal state regulations and clinical examples is supplemented with small group discussions of case studies using a problem-based learning format. Students examine and address issues by applying ethical theory and values to resolving situations that challenge practitioners. Ethical issues dealing with confidentiality, professional referrals, advertising, record keeping, informed consent, and conflicts of interest are presented.