Course overview
This course is designed to advance your knowledge of ethical theories and approaches in public health. You will learn about philosophical perspectives on ethics; ethics theories and principles; and ethical issues for the public health professional. You will explore approaches to ethical reasoning and practice through examination and discussion of real-world ethical issues and case studies. This course will develop your analytical capability in examining public health research, policy and practice issues.
- Individual rights and public health
- Social justice and public health policy and practice
- Decolonising public health
Course learning outcomes
- Critically reflect on historical and current public health dilemmas using philosophical perspectives or theories to describe ethical issues
- Critically apply ethical frameworks and reasoning skills to develop an action plan to resolve ethical issues in public health practice and research
- Demonstrate critical reasoning in the application of ethical knowledge in public practice
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 23303
Section FR01
Size 25
Available 21
Class number 23304
Section TU01
Size 25
Available 21
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