SYLLABUS

IN
HEALTH CARE ETHICS (Bioethics)
First Semester

I. COURSE TITLE : HEALTH CARE ETHICS (Bioethics)

II. COURSE CODE : NCM 108

III. COURSE DESCRIPTION : This course deals with the application of ethico-moral and legal concepts and principles to issues that affect the practice of nursing. These provide the basis
for appropriate decision making given varied situations, to prepare the learner to render effective, efficient and safe nursing care. Furthermore, related learning experiences provide
opportunities to concretize commitment to nursing. The critical thinking process shall be used in the unit with the object to develop the intellectual capacity to conceptualize and
contextualize what students know to particular ethico-moral and legal issues.

IV. COURSE CREDIT : Theory 54 units (3hrs/week)

V. PLACEMENT : 2nd Year, First Semester

VI. PRE-REQUISITE : GEC 6 (Ethics), NCM 103 (Fundamentals of Nursing Practice)

VII. PROGRAM OUTCOMES: At the end of the course the learner should be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural and health sciences and humanities in the practice of nursing;
2. Provide safe, appropriate and holistic care to individuals, families, population, group and community utilizing the nursing process;
3. Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based practice in the delivery of care;
4. Practice nursing in accordance with existing laws, legal, ethical and moral principles;
5. Communicate effectively in speaking, writing and presenting using culturally-appropriate language;
6. Report and document up-to-date client care accurately and comprehensively;
7. Work effectively in collaboration with inter-intra and multidisciplinary, multi-cultural teams;
8. Practice beginning management and leadership skills in the delivery of client care;
9. Conduct research with an experienced researcher;
10. Engage in life-long leaning with a passion to keep current with national and global developments in general and nursing and health development in particular;
11. Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride of being a Filipino;
12. Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in managing resources and programs;
13. Uphold the nursing core values in the practice of the profession;
14. Apply entrepreneurial skills in the delivery of nursing care.

VIII. LEVEL OUTCOMES : For second year ,given groups of clients (individual, families, populations groups, and communities) with health problems, the learner will
apply ethical principles effectively.

IX. COURSE OUTCOMES : Given actual clients, the learner will be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural and health sciences and humanities in managing clients, teams and programs in any setting;
2. Perform safe, appropriate, and holistic care to individuals, families, population groups, and community utilizing nursing process;
3. Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based practice in ethics;
4. Practice nursing in accordance with existing laws, legal, ethical and moral principles;
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 5. Communicate effectively in speaking, writing and presenting using culturally-appropriate language to clients and teams;
6. Report/document client care accurately and comprehensively;
7. Collaborate effectively with inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
8. Participate in varied continuing professional development activities;
9. Practice the core values of the Philippine nursing profession;
10. Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in health care delivery;
11. Adopt the nursing core values in the practice of the profession

X. LEARNING PLAN
Learning Strategies
Learning Outcomes Content/Topic Classroom TA Related Learning TA Assessment
Experience (SL, Hospital
& Community)
At the end of the learning experience, the
learners will be able to:
State the vision, mission & quality policy; Be Orientation of College/Dept Policies, Interactive discussion 1 N/A N/A Oral recitation
aware of the college & departmental policies, vision, mission, quality policy and goals;
and goals Orientation to the course, levelling of
expectations and discussion of the
Explain expectations; discuss expected 1 Paper & pen test
intended learning outcomes and the
outcomes shift to OBE approach for the course.
Define & explain important terms and A. Definition of Terms: Interactive discussion, 1 Paper & pen test
issues related to ethics 1. Ethics Recitation
2. Biology Vignette Rubric for debate
3. Bioethics
Case analysis
4. Health Ethics
5. Professional ethics debate
6. Prevalence of bioethical issues
Apply ethical reasoning and discuss a. Abortion 4
decision making process to address b. Euthanasia
bioethical issues/situations of ethical c. Suicide
distress and moral dilemma. d. Determination of death
(biological and clinical death)
e. In-Vitro fertilization
f. stem cell technology
Describe the human person; B. The Human Person Lecture discussion 2 Writing down ideas in slips of
1. The Personhood paper related to the topic
Differentiate Human Acts & Acts of Man; 2. Human Acts & Acts of Man
a. knowledge
Examine the elements of the Acts of Man. b. freedom
c. conscience

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Discuss/Differentiate the differentethical C. Types of ethical thoughts Question & Answer 3 Paper & pen test
schools of thought. 1. Cantian Comparing
2. Rawl’s ethics
3. St. Thomas Aquinas
4. Ross ethics
a. actual/prima facie duty
b. duty of fidelity
c. duty of reparation
d. duty of gratitude
e. duty of justice
f. duty of beneficence
g. duty of improvement
h. duty of non-maleficence
Identify & Discuss the major components of D. The Calling of the Health Care Lecture discussion 9 One-minute paper
the therapeutic interaction; Provider Sharing of insights on current
Recognize the ways by which the HCP & the 1. The Health Care Profession issues and challenges in an
2. The Client
client can establish a good relationship. educational setting
3. The Health Care Provider
4. Health Care Provider-Client Affective questioning
Relationship
Determine the qualities & responsibilities of a E. The Qualities & Responsibilities of a Group Discussion 6 Rubric for role playing
health care provider to the client, to his good health care provider to the client, Role playing
colleagues, & other members of the health society and its profession Simulation
care team; scenario
Carry out a therapeutic health care provider-
client relationship in a given setting;

Define the terms virtue, vices & habits F. Virtues, vices, & habits of a health Interactive Lecture-Discussion 6 Rubric for grading personal
care provider Role modelling experiences
Discuss concepts related to virtue, vices & 1. Virtues Sharing of personal
2. Vices
habits of the health care provider. experiences & goals as
3. Habits
a. good habits a professional nurse
Carry out behaviors of good virtue & habits in b. bad habits
a given setting; while reject vices & behaviors 4. virtues of the health care provider
that are not good. – fidelity, honesty, integrity, humility,
respect, compassion, prudence,
courage
5. vices of the health care provider-
fraud, pride, greed
Identify & Discuss the basic ethical G. Basic ethical principles Interactive Discussion 6 Paper & pen test
principles; 1. Stewardship Vignette Rubric for short answer exam
2. Totality
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 3. Double effect Research paper
Apply ethical reasoning to given situations. 4. Cooperation discussion
5. Solidarity Concept paper

Determine the major bioethical principles; H. Major bioethical principles Vignette 6 Paper & pen test
1. Respect for person & justice Case discussion Rubric for short answer exam
Apply ethical reasoning and decision making 2. Non-maleficence Sharing of opinions
3. Beneficence
process to address situations of ethical Case analysis
distress and moral dilemma

Adhere to ethico-legal considerations when I. Application of bioethical principles to Interactive discussion 9 Paper & pen test
providing safe, quality & professional the care of the sick Situational analysis Writing down ideas related to
nursing care; 1. functions of informed consent Case discussion topic
a. Protective and participative
Concept paper
2. Rights of Patients
Explain clients rights based on clients’ and 3. Nursing Code of Ethics
nurses’ rights & code of ethics;

Implements strategies/policies related to

informed consent as it applies in multiple
contexts.

XI. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT:

XII. RESOURCES:
1. Vignettes
2. Case Studies
3. laptop & Audio-visual equipment
4. journal articles
5. books/textbooks/references

XIII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Attendance/Punctuality
2. Projects/Assignments
3. Recitation
4. Quizzes
5. unit/chapter test
6. Major Exams

XIV. GRADING SYSTEM:

a. Class Standing (quizzes, recitation, assignments, chapter/unit test and attendance) 50%
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 b. Examination (Preliminary, Midterm and Final) 30%
c. Project (Research/term/reaction paper, laboratory experiments, group/individual work,etc.) 20%
TOTAL 100%

Midterm Grade = PG + 2 TMG ÷ 3

Final Grade = MG + 2 TFG ÷ 3

Note: In order to pass the subject the student must obtain at least 75% as equivalent grade

XV. TEXTBOOK/REFERENCES:
1. Robles & Dionisio, Nursing Jurisprudence & Ethics, 12th Edition, C & E Publishing, Inc. Quezon City, Philippines. 2007.
2. Sambajon, Jr, Marvin Julian L., Health Care Ethics, C & E Publishing, Inc. Quezon City, Philippines. 2007.
3. Venzon & Venzon. C, Professional Nursing in the Philippines, Eleventh Edition
4. Timbreza, Florentino T., Bioethics & Moral Decisions, C & E Publishing, Inc. Quezon City, Philippines. 2007.
5. Rany Madrilejos Sia, Maria Loreto J.Evangelista-Sia., Nursing, Law & Ethics., RMSIA Publishing, Quezon City, Philippines. 2006

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