Course Title: Patients & Occupational Safety and Medical Ethics Course Code: CLS 122 Program: Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department: Clinical Laboratory Sciences College: Applied Medical Sciences Institution: Taibah University Version: V2 Last Revision Date: 21 October 2016 A. General information about the course: 1. Course Identification 1. Credit hours: (2 ) 1T+1P 2. Course type A. ? University ?College ? Department ?Track ?Others B. ? Required ?Elective 3. Level/year at which this course is offered: (2nd Level / 1st year) 4. Course general Description: This course provides students an in-depth understanding of healthcare regulations, protocols, and ethical principles. Students analyze healthcare laws, occupational hazards, safety procedures, infection control, and reporting requirements. The course covers bioethical frameworks, ethical dilemmas, and real-world scenarios requiring ethical decision-making. Students learn to interpret and apply codes of ethics within the healthcare environment. Rigorous ethical awareness, analysis, and adherence to regulations are developed to ensure delivery of safe, legal, and compassionate care. 5. Pre-requirements for this course (if any): None 6. Co-requisites for this course (if any): None 7. Course Main Objective(s): 6- Identify potential occupational hazards and demonstrate proper use of safety procedures and protective equipment. 7- Discuss infection control principles, transmission-based precautions, and strategies for preventing disease transmission. 8- Recognize quality assurance principles, risk management procedures, and requirements for reporting healthcare incidents. 9- Apply ethical frameworks and principles to analyze ethical dilemmas in healthcare. 10- Evaluate real-world healthcare scenarios using codes of ethics and professional standards. 11- Discuss patient rights, informed consent, and healthcare privacy regulations in patient care. 2. Teaching mode (mark all that apply) No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage 1 Traditional classroom 45 100% 2 E-learning 3 Hybrid • Traditional classroom • E-learning 4 Distance learning 3. Contact Hours(based on the academic semester) No Activity Contact Hours 26. Lectures 15 27. Laboratory/Studio 30 28. Field 29. Tutorial 30. Others (specify) Total 45 B. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods Co de Course Learning Outcomes Code Prog Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 1.0 Knowledge and understanding 1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of key healthcare laws, regulations, codes of ethics, patient rights, informed consent regulations, healthcare privacy laws pertaining to the ethical delivery of patient care and accreditation standards relevant to patient care and occupational safety. K3 • Interactive Lectures (intended to provide a solid foundation of knowledge on each topic while also stimulating students' curiosity for additional reading and exploration). • Group discussion (Faculty will encourage questions, discussion, and critical thinking during each lecture) • Written exam: (Section 1: MCQs) 1.2 Exhibit understanding of infection control principles, transmission-based precautions, and prevention strategies K2 • Written exam: (Section 2: Short answer questions) Co de Course Learning Outcomes Code Prog Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods needed to minimize disease transmission. 2.0 Skills 2.1 Demonstrate competent use of safety procedures, protective equipment, and transmissionbased precautions to minimize health risks. S1 • Case studies (will allow students to analyze lab result and provide accurate interpretation) • Oral Presentations: (Students will be required to orally discuss their research findings and essays) • Group Discussion • Presentations 2.2 Apply ethical reasoning frameworks to analyze complex healthcare dilemmas and recommend ethical courses of action. S3 3.0 Values, autonomy, and responsibility 3.1 Demonstrate professional accountability in consistently adhering to healthcare laws, regulations, and ethical codes. V1 Research topic in “Medical Ethics” field according to Saudi MOH regulations (Encourage students to conduct individual and group-based literature reviews using online resources. This will not only enhance their understanding of the course content but also improve their research and critical analysis skills) • Research Paper Assessment rubric 3.2 Exhibit commitment to patient autonomy through respectful informed consent processes and confidentiality practices. V3 C. Course Content No List of Topics Contact Hours 5. Introduction to Medical Ethics and Patient Rights and Autonomy 1 2. Informed Consent and Disclosure Requirements, Privacy and Confidentiality of Health Information 1 3. Overview of Healthcare Ethics in Saudi Arabia and Applying Ethical Principles and Frameworks 1 4. Risk Management and assessment at workplace 1 5. Occupational Health Hazards and Safety Procedures 2 6. Use of Personal Protective Equipment 1 7. Laboratory Safety and regulations 1 8. Biological, Chemical and Cryogenic Materials Safety 1 9. Fire, Electrical, Radiation, Chemical and Compressed Gases Safety 2 10. Infection Control, Transmission-Based Precautions 1 11. Preventing Errors and Adverse Events 1 12. Incident Reporting and Analysis 1 Total 15 No List of Topics (Practical) Contact Hours 1 Risk Management and assessment at workplace 3 2 Occupational Health Hazards and Safety Procedures 4 3 Use of Personal Protective Equipment 3 4 Laboratory Safety and regulations 5 5. Biological, Chemical and Cryogenic Materials Safety 5 6. Fire, Electrical, Radiation, Chemical and Compressed Gases Safety 5 7. Infection Control, Transmission-Based Precautions 3 8. Incident Reporting and Analysis 2 Total 30 D. Students Assessment Activities No Assessment Activities * Assessment timing (in week no) Percentage of Total Assessment Score 14. Assignment submission Week 12 10% 15. Continuous Assessment All over semester 20 % 16. Midterm examination (written) Week 8-9 15% 17. Final practical examination Week 15 15% 5. Final written examination Week 16-17 40% *Assessment Activities (i.e., Written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.). E. Learning Resources and Facilities 1. References and Learning Resources Essential References Beauchamp, T.L. & Childress, J.F. (2019). Principles of Biomedical Ethics. 8th ed. Oxford University Press. Supportive References Thompson, J., Melia(Editors), K.M. (2006). Health Care Ethics: Critical Issues for the 21st Century. Jones & Bartlett Learning. Electronic Materials Saudi Patient Safety Center Resources: https://spsc.gov.sa National Committee for Health and Medical Research Ethics: https://ncbe.kacst.edu.sa/en/ Other Learning Materials NA 2. Required Facilities and equipment Items Resources facilities (Classrooms, laboratories, exhibition rooms, simulation rooms, etc.) Classrooms, Laboratories Technology equipment (projector, smart board, software) Data Show, Smart Board, Computers Other equipment (depending on the nature of the specialty) F. Assessment of Course Quality Assessment Areas/Issues Assessor Assessment Methods Effectiveness of teaching Instructor ü Direct Method (Rubrics) ü Indirect Method (Questionnaire on the course by the end of the semester) Effectiveness of Students' assessment Head of the department Student achievement is verified by the head of the department. Quality of Learning resources Instructor Student ü Course Report. ü Course Evaluation Survey (CES) Achievement of Course Learning Outcomes Instructor Students ü Direct Method (Rubrics) ü Indirect Method (Questionnaire on the course by the end of the semester) ü Course Evaluation Survey (CES) Effectiveness of Assessment Results Instructor ü Course Report ü Grade Report Analysis ü Course Evaluation Survey (Indirect) Assessors(Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify) Assessment Methods(Direct, Indirect)