Introduction to Rehabilitation Ethics

3 ch (WEB) · Undergraduate

Explore fundamental ethical principles and decision-making frameworks essential to the interdisciplinary field of Rehabilitation Science. Students will examine key ethical theories, including utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics, and apply them to real-world issues in rehabilitation practice and research. The course emphasizes how ethical reasoning supports equitable , person-centered care ; strengthens the rehabilitation workforce ; and promotes inclusion and participation within health systems and society. Students will develop a personalized ethical decision-making framework to guide practice in complex rehabilitation contexts.