Most clinical situations you encounter will have established procedures that you should follow. However, you may also encounter situations that are not as clear cut. To help you decide on the best course of action to take, you will need to rely on moral and ethical principles to guide your actions. This course takes an in-depth look at the ethical principles that serve as the foundation of the practice of dentistry and the rest of the medical profession. 

This course is equivalent to one contact hour. It can be accessed through the convenience of a laptop, a computer, or a mobile device.

At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Identify why ethics is important in the medical field.
2. Identify the different principles of ethics in the medical field.
3. Identify the ethical issues in the medical profession.
4. Identify the ethical theories in relation to the medical profession.
5. Identify what procedures are legal to delegate to dental assistants and hygienists.
6. Assess what level of supervision is required when a procedure is delegated.
7. Describe the difference between the legal and ethical requirements applicable to delegation and supervision.

  Level 2. Basic Application of Skills and Concepts

This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support.