Discuss ethical standards in health
care settings.
You will be given the opportunity to apply the concepts that you have learned
throughout the course to a variety of situations that a healthcare professional
might face. This week you will take a look at ethical standards in accordance
with applicable certification agencies.
Case Study: A student has recently graduated from college with a health-related
degree. She is now ready to pursue her career. A friend recommends that she
obtain membership in the professional organization related to her career before
starting her job search.
Questions:
• What is the name of the professional organization related to your chosen
career?
• Does your professional organization offer a credentialing Exam for your
career? If so, what is the name of the credential you can receive after passing
the Exam?
• Define scope of practice. What determines the scope of practice for your
chosen career?
• Based on the Code of Ethics for your chosen healthcare profession, list and
explain three standards of professionalism.
• What could happen to someone who violates their professional Code of Ethics?
APA format with 1 source and no longer than 1 1/2 pages.