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Short course in the South African Legal System, Health Law and Human Rights

Introduction

The legal and regulatory framework in South Africa is complex. Combining the legal complexity with the complex field of ethics can be challenging. It is essential for healthcare providers to be knowledgeable about the legal framework that govern their ethical practice.

Considering that the law in essence represents the minimum ethical behaviours of human beings, these two spheres should compliment one another, instead of opposing one another.

This course will equip you with the necessary tools to understand the SA legal system and how it factors into your practice as a healthcare provider.

Who Should Enroll

General practitioners and Healthcare providers.

Course Design

This is an online course. Participants have three months from date of registration to complete the assessment process.

Course Content

Legislation and policy
Bodies dealing with legislation
- Constitutional bodies
- National sphere
- Provincial sphere
- Local (provincial) sphere
- Statutory bodies that regulate healthcare
- practitioners
Policies and governance
Relationship between ethics law and human rights
- Human dignity
- Equality
- Freedom and security of the person
- The right to life, freedom and security
- Access to healthcare and social security
- Religion and culture

Assessment

Participants are assessed on the self-study component of the course through means of a multiple choice questionnaire for which a pass mark of 70% is required.

Accreditation

Accredited according to the HPCSA’s Medical and Dental Board Guidelines for Health Care Professionals for 9 Ethical CEUs on Level 2.

Certification

To qualify for the certificate of completion for this short course, participants should complete the self-study component and successfully pass the assessment.

Course Fee

R1 000.00 (Inclusive of all VAT and taxes where applicable.)

Contact

Tel: 012 816 9000 | Fax: 086 550 3692
Email: healthscience@foundation.co.za

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Medical Practice Consulting (MPC) is a subsidiary of The Foundation for Professional Development (registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as a Private Higher Education Institution (PHEI) in terms of Section 54(1)(c) of the Act and Regulation 16(4)(a)) and a group company of The South African Medical Association (SAMA). MPC is an institutional member of the South African Institute for Health Care Managers (SAIHCM).