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Decorative
OHOA Module: Values, Ethics, and Professionalism

Learning Activity 4: Ethical Decision Making - Following the Code of Ethics



Time to complete: 1 hour

Tasks

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Suggested Discussion Board Activities and Assignments

Discussion Board Activity - A Case Study

Read the following scenario and respond to the questions. Comment on other participants' posts.

On Monday when you meet with Peter, a 16-year-old student you work with, you notice he has black and blue marks on his forehead and neck. You ask him what happened. He did not have the marks the last time you met. He changes the subject and asks you about who is next to him in the corridor. You suspect he was abused at home. What will you do?  Your experience with issues like this is limited.

  1. How should you address this issue?  
  2. What professional development options might help you learn what to do in this and future cases of suspected abuse?  
  3. How do items in your “luggage” impact your response to this situation?
  4. How does the need for good self-care come into play?

Takeaway

This activity described a variety of ways to make ethical decisions.