A model for incorporating faith, values, and ethics into a healthcare provider course

Faith, values, and ethics are critical for all individuals to learn, but especially healthcare providers. Here, we report on the development of a course focused on these topics at a private Christian college of pharmacy. The course utilized a longitudinal approach combined with three overarching and connected course themes to explore the merging of faith and professional practice. Students were engaged in learning using a combination of approaches including guest presenters, panel discussions, interactive interviews, and small group discussions. This course provides a model for discussing faith, values, and ethics in the context of healthcare education.

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Faith, values, and ethics are crucial for all individuals to learn, especially for healthcare providers. This course developed at a private Christian college of pharmacy used a longitudinal approach with three interconnected themes to explore how faith and professional practice merge. Engaging students through guest presenters, panel discussions, interactive interviews, and small group discussions, the course serves as a model for discussing faith, values, and ethics in healthcare education.