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1.06 | ETHICAL AND LEGAL PRACTICE - Introduction to ethics

eLEARNING SERIESETHICAL AND LEGAL PRACTICE
MODULE NAMEIntroduction to ethics
MODULE NUMBERModule 1 of 7
LEARNING LEVELLevel 1 – Core AOD Knowledge
TARGET AUDIENCEAll AOD, Mental Health and SEWB workers
MODULE AIMThe aim of this module is to assist workers, especially those who are new to the sector and/or who have not received relevant training, to better navigate the intersection of ethical, legal and organisational considerations in practice.
LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

  • understand the link between ethics and ethical principles
  • identify key sources for obtaining ethical guidance
  • explain the four ethical principles model of ethics.

Please Note

This is the first in a series of seven modules introducing learners to ethical principles that can be used in practice. It is recommended that learners complete Modules 1 - 7 in sequence as concepts build from module to module.

LENGTH20 minutes
CPDParticipation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. 
REFERENCE LISTThe full reference list for this module is available on request.
SUGGESTED CITATIONInsight: Centre for AOD Training and Workforce Development. Ethical and legal practice: Introduction to ethics. Brisbane: Queensland Health; 2025. Available from: https://insight.qld.edu.au/training/elearning
COPYRIGHT INFORMATIONThis resource is licensed under Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0). This license requires that reusers give credit to the creator. It allows reusers to copy and distribute the material in any medium or format in unadapted form only, even for commercial purposes.
LAST UPDATEDOctober 2023
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