CDFS 405 - Professional Obligations and Responsibilities

Description:
Child Development and Family Science students will learn legal and professional rules that govern their practice fields as well as medical ethics. They will also develop skills to respond to common issues in practice. Child Development and Family Science majors only. Formerly FCL/FS 405, students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: Child Development and Family Science major.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe the legal and ethical considerations that inform their practice, including medical ethics.
Evaluate their own professional biases and areas of professional growth.
Demonstrate skills in legal testimony.
Assess hypothetical ethical and legal situations and justify plans of action.
Prepare legal documents to use in their practice.
Analyze the process by which regulatory agencies enact rules that govern their professions.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/6/2022

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: Ellensburg