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ExploringExploringEthics in EMSEthics in EMS

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Today's GoalToday's GoalTo inspire and prepareTo inspire and prepare

you to explore the topicyou to explore the topicof ethics in your ownof ethics in your ownclassroom.classroom.

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ObjectivesObjectives

Define key terms related to ethicsDefine key terms related to ethics

State at least 3 reasons for exploring ethicsState at least 3 reasons for exploring ethics

in the EMS classroomin the EMS classroomIdentify your personal core valuesIdentify your personal core values

Given examples from popular culture identifyGiven examples from popular culture identify

the ethical dilemmasthe ethical dilemmas

Identify potential areas of ethical conflict inIdentify potential areas of ethical conflict in

the EMS classroomthe EMS classroom

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AnyoneCan TeachAnyoneCan Teach

EthicsEthics

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In your own words,In your own words,

define these two terms:define these two terms:

EthicsEthics&&

ValuesValues

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Some Key TermsSome Key Terms

EthicsEthics refers to principles that definerefers to principles that definebehavior as right, good and proper.behavior as right, good and proper.

Making Ethical Decisions, Wes Hanson

Such principles do not always dictate a singleSuch principles do not always dictate a single

moral course of action, but provide a means ofmoral course of action, but provide a means of

evaluating and deciding among competing options.evaluating and deciding among competing options.

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Some Key TermsSome Key Terms

ValuesValues The inner judgments orThe inner judgments orbeliefs that determine how a personbeliefs that determine how a person

actually behavesactually behaves

The terms The terms EthicsEthics and and ValuesValues are are

NOTNOT interchangeable.interchangeable.

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Lets Boil it Down Some MoreLets Boil it Down Some More

Ethics =Ethics = BehaviorBehavior

Values =Values = BeliefsBeliefs

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Why is a discussion regardingWhy is a discussion regarding

ethics important?ethics important?

Ethics is an important part of being a goodEthics is an important part of being a goodpersonperson

Students will be exposed to situationsStudents will be exposed to situationsrequiring ethical decisionsrequiring ethical decisions

Medical advances are occurring fasterMedical advances are occurring fasterthan policies regarding medical ethicsthan policies regarding medical ethics

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What areWhat areyouryour

core values?core values?

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Managing Ethical IssuesManaging Ethical Issues

in theClassroomin theClassroom

Know your core valuesKnow your core values

Model ethical behaviorModel ethical behaviorBe fair and consistentBe fair and consistent

Challenge students to define their valuesChallenge students to define their values

Encourage ethical discussionsEncourage ethical discussionsDevelop personal and class missionDevelop personal and class missionstatementsstatements

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Share Your Most RecentShare Your Most Recent

Ethical DilemmaEthical Dilemma

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Students chose these valuesStudents chose these values

IntegrityIntegrity

CompassionCompassion

AccountabilityAccountability

RespectRespectEmpathyEmpathy

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www.icarevalues.orgwww.icarevalues.org

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