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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Introduction to Bioethics course is a platform for learners to gain knowledge about the moral challenges faced in the fields of health, medicine and biotechnology. edX together with Georgetown University has come up with this opportunity for keen learners. The framework of the Introduction to Bioethics certification course has been built to introduce the participants to the various concepts that define bioethics along with its core concepts and skills. Participants will understand the fundamental moral issues that arise in health, medicine, and biotechnology. Some of the issues such as the vulnerability of illness and the fact of death are as old as life itself while some are new.
We are facing many challenges due to the growth of modern technology which seems to have unsettled our basic ideology about human nature and our place in the world. The majority of the issues intersect with the issues of gender and racial equality and policies influencing the world's most vulnerable populations. Undergraduates, policymakers, health care professionals, and anyone interested in learning about philosophy or ethics should pursue this Introduction to Bioethics training course. The candidates can pursue this programme in two tracks, namely, paid and free. In the paid track also known as verified track, candidates will be given unlimited access to the course and a certificate of completion but in the free version, they will be provided access to the course materials only for a limited period.
The Highlights
- Online learning
- Self-paced course
- Free limited audit access
- 16 weeks of learning
- 3-5 hours of weekly learning
- Introductory course
- Course certificate by edX and Georgetown University
- Shareable certificate
- Course instructors from Georgetown University and Kennedy Institute of Ethics
Programme Offerings
- video transcript
- Virtual labs
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | GU Washington |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Participants of the Introduction to Bioethics certification by edX will be given the course certificate after they make the fee payment of the certificate and complete it.
What you will learn
As the Introduction to Bioethics certification syllabus nears its end, participants will have knowledge about a series of topics:
- Understand the fundamental concepts in bioethics debates.
- Learn about the concepts of well-being, autonomy, and justice.
- Acknowledge scientific literacy relevant to topics such as genetic enhancement, abortion, and euthanasia.
- Grasp the key concepts of bioethics such as informed consent and medical futility.
- Learn to engage in respectful conversations with people on polarizing issues.
- Grasp the moral challenges faced in the fields of medicine, biotechnology, and health.
Who it is for
This course is ideal for candidates such as:
- Undergraduates
- Health care professionals like Doctors, Nurses, and Health Inspectors
- Policy makers
- Anyone interested in learning about philosophy or ethics
Admission Details
Interested candidates should follow the given steps to enrol for the Introduction to Bioethics classes course:
Step 1: Candidates have to click on this URL to enrol for the course https://www.edx.org/learn/ethics/georgetown-university-introduction-to-bioethics
Step 2: Click the enrol button available on the website.
Step 3: Create an edX account to complete the enrolment process.
Step 4: Once the account has been created, candidates will be given audit access to the course material.
Step 5: As the course is not active right now, candidates can have audit access only to the course, for course certificate they will have to enrol in a future session.