OCTH 6201 - Cultural and Ethical Advocacy Applied Competency

This course is designed to introduce students to topics that involve ethical and cultural topics which can impact one's own decision-making in the healthcare and clinical education settings. Scenarios along with other methods are used to engage students in problem solving and articulating what occurs during ethical trade-offs before decisions are made. Topics include issues of conflict with values held by some stakeholders or members of the public; political and social circumstances; and when to impose restrictions on the freedom of individuals to protect the health of the community and the duties and obligations owed by citizens to the wider community. Students participate in political advocacy at the state or national level initiative that affects or shapes policy and has an impact on the community or population that is the focus of their doctoral concentration (higher education or clinical practice). 3 credits.