Advanced European Bioethics Course "Health Care Ethics Committees"

Contenido de curso
Contents of the course include: a historical and theoretical framework of the process of institutionalization of HECs; an introduction into the typical functions of HECs, providing for each of them a conceptual frame, a concrete experience and useful practical tools; a presentation and discussion of an important European experience of building and running a network.

Objetivos de formación
The aim of the course is to provide participants with conceptual frames and practical tools to effectively perform the three main functions of HECs: case analysis and ethical consultation; institutional guidelines’ development; bioethical education.

Destinatario
Health care professionals and other professionals who wish to adequately participate in the activities of a HEC; professionals who have been appointed with the setting up and managing of a new HEC; members of already existing HECs.

Observaciones
The intensive course Health Care Ethics Committees is part of the Erasmus Mundus Master of Bioethics program.

Ms. Silvia Tusino