Course Information
This course is equivalent to 8 hours of learning. The completed 8 hours can be used as:
- Ethics (E) Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) for recertifying International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)
- Comprehensive education related to the lactation specific education for the IBLCE® exam eligibility and/or
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for medical officers, midwives, nurses and allied health professionals.
This course follows a specific visiting order to illustrate the interrelated elements of understanding ethics. The procedural structure is designed to direct you on a journey of sequential learning, that is, learning that begins with developing or revisiting ethics, through to developing a more sceptical but respectful exploration and application of ethics.
There are three sections in this short course. The first section call Understanding Ethics is a revision (from your pre-exam learning) of ethical approaches and principles, with an integration of human rights and legal aspects of IBCLC work.
The second section is called How to Avoid Bad Habits and it begins with a self-reflective exploration, followed by considering attributes of robust decision-making frameworks, and closing with the standards and codes that guide IBCLCs.
The third section is The Secret to Being Ethical. This section identifies barriers to ethical decision making, addresses some common ethical dilemmas and finally, it examines the disciplinary process of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.
Access Time
- This single course is open for 30 days from the time of activation.
- You activate the course when you are ready to commit the time and motivation needed to finish.
- Once you have completed the content within the course you will still have access to course content for the duration of the purchased time.
Broad Aims of the Course
The broad aims for this course are:
- Develop an understanding of ethical and legal principles
- Examine decision-making frameworks
- Incorporate and apply ethical reasoning skills to clinical practice
Learning Resources
The course is inbuilt with video presentations, self-directed learning activities and quizzes in each section. There are:
- Downloadable resources
- Links to additional content
- Self-directed learning (SDL) activities
For this course you will require ReseachGate access. ResearchGate is a free service and 'professional network where scientists and researchers can share and access scientific content, knowledge, and expertise.' Click on Signing up for ResearchGate and follow the instructions for 'How do I sign up for ResearchGate?'
8 E CERPs allocated by IBLCE
All courses are in Australian dollars.