Mini course · Foundation level
Healthcare Ethics: Principles & Dilemmas
Think clearly through the dilemmas healthcare throws at you, and explain your reasoning with confidence.
What is Healthcare Ethics: Principles & Dilemmas?
Healthcare professionals regularly face situations where the right course of action is unclear: conflicting duties, scarce resources, family disagreements or patients refusing treatment. This course introduces the four principles of biomedical ethics (autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice), a structured approach to analysing dilemmas, the role of ethics committees, and common dilemmas in everyday practice across cultures.
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Lessons
- 4
- Level
- Foundation
- Format
- Online, self-paced
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the four principles of biomedical ethics
- Identify the ethical issues in a described clinical situation
- Apply a structured framework to analyse an ethical dilemma
- Weigh conflicting principles in a described case
- Recognise when to seek ethics committee or senior advice
- Communicate the reasoning behind an ethical decision
Who this course is for
Course content
4 lessons · 1 hour total · free preview available
1Why Ethics Matters Every Day
14 minFree preview· Course content
Why Ethics Matters Every Day
Everyday ethics, not just headline cases.
2The Four Principles
16 min· Course content
The Four Principles
Available after you enroll.
3Analysing a Dilemma
16 min· Course content
Analysing a Dilemma
Available after you enroll.
4Common Dilemmas in Practice
14 min· Course content
Common Dilemmas in Practice
Available after you enroll.
Earn a credential employers can check
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Issued: on completion
How it works
- Finish all 4 lessons at your own pace.
- Get your digital credential with a unique ID.
- Share it — employers can verify it at aihcm.us.
Questions people ask
Does the course reflect different cultural and religious perspectives?
Yes. Cases include perspectives from different cultures and faiths, while focusing on shared principles.
Is it legal guidance?
No. Ethics and law overlap but differ. Always follow local law and policy.
Is this useful for students?
Yes. It is a strong foundation for clinical placements.
What should I take next?
Informed Consent Done Right or Confidentiality & Professional Boundaries.