Medical Ethics

  • Course Duration1 months
  • Learning FormatOnline Learning
  • Course Fee£ 99 GBP

Course Overview

The Medical Ethics course equips healthcare professionals and students with a foundational understanding of ethical decision-making in clinical practice. Through a structured exploration of core ethical principles, legal frameworks, and real-world dilemmas, learners will develop the tools to handle complex issues with professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and integrity. The course also addresses contemporary challenges such as digital privacy, resource allocation, and ethical implications of emerging technologies.

Course Curriculum

8 modules 24 hours
  • Defines medical ethics, its importance in healthcare, historical development, and key ethical theories and principles.
  • Autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice – definitions, applications, and balancing these in practice.
  • Ethical and legal aspects of informed consent, assessing capacity, and managing situations of impaired decision-making.
  • Ethical duty of confidentiality, legal frameworks, exceptions, and challenges in the digital health era.
  • Ethical issues in palliative care, DNAR decisions, euthanasia, physician-assisted dying, and cultural perspectives.
  • Distributive justice, fairness in allocation of scarce resources (e.g. ICU beds, organ transplants), and public health ethics.
  • Professional codes of conduct, managing conflicts of interest, whistleblowing, and maintaining ethical integrity in practice.
  • Genomics, AI in healthcare, telemedicine, and ethical dilemmas arising from technological advancements.

Skills Covered

  • • Ethical reasoning and professional integrity
  • • Informed consent and patient rights
  • • Confidentiality in digital and clinical contexts
  • • End-of-life decision-making
  • • Fair resource distribution in healthcare
  • • Navigating technology-driven ethical dilemmas

Why join this program?

  • • Provides essential ethics training for clinical and academic settings.
  • • Relevant to all healthcare professionals, from students to consultants.
  • • Strengthens moral reasoning, legal literacy, and cultural sensitivity.
  • • Addresses contemporary topics like AI and telehealth ethics.
  • • Supports compliance with UK regulatory and professional bodies.

Course Objectives/key Features

  • • 24 hours of structured, case-based ethical education.
  • • Legal and practical perspectives aligned with UK guidelines.
  • • Discussion of real-world case studies and dilemmas.
  • • Downloadable resources for ethical practice and policy-making.
  • • Recognised certificate upon completion.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
  • • Define key ethical principles and apply them in medical contexts.
  • • Evaluate informed consent, capacity, and patient autonomy.
  • • Protect patient confidentiality in traditional and digital environments.
  • • Address end-of-life care dilemmas with empathy and clarity.
  • • Advocate for fairness in healthcare resource allocation.

Why Choose London Technology College?

  • • Open to All – Whether you're brand new or brushing up your skills, our courses are designed to meet you where you are.
  • • Practical Approach – Learn by doing, with hands-on exercises that reflect real-world office tasks.
  • • Experienced Tutors – Our instructors bring real industry know-how and a passion for teaching.
  • • Certificate of Completion – Add an accredited certificate to your CV or LinkedIn profile to boost your job prospects.
  • • Flexible Learning Options – Study at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. Ideal for working professionals and international students seeking flexibility without compromising quality.
  • • Job-Ready Skills – Get trained in tools and techniques that employers actually look for.
  • • Support That Stays With You – Need help? Our team is here from start to finish—no question is too small.
  • • Learn at Your Own Pace – Take your time or move quickly—the course is designed to adapt to your needs.
  • • Hands-On Projects – Put your skills into action with tasks like reports, spreadsheets, resumes, and more.

Certificate of Completion

On finishing the course, participants will receive a Certificate in Medical Ethics from London Technology College. This certificate affirms your ability to apply ethical principles in clinical decision-making and uphold professional standards across healthcare settings.

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  • • UK-verified certificate from London Technology College.
  • • Strengthens ethical reasoning in patient care and administration.
  • • Practical training for hospitals, primary care, and medical education.
  • • Widely recognised credential for career advancement and continuing professional development (CPD).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Doctors, nurses, medical students, allied health professionals, healthcare administrators, and legal professionals in healthcare.

No. This course is designed for learners at all stages of their healthcare career.

Yes. The course is 100% online, self-paced, and accessible for one month.

Yes, upon successful completion, you will receive a Certificate in Medical Ethics.

Yes, Module 8 covers ethical challenges posed by new technologies in healthcare.