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Table 2 CBEL Seminar CEC course learning content, methods, and hours

From: Practical training using immersive roleplay and an intensive course on clinical ethics consultation in Japan

Learning Content

Methods and hours

Knowledge

CEC general theory (theory and methods)

Theoretical background (procedural justice, autonomy, two-tier theory, virtue ethics, ethics of care, narratives, and decision-making)

Psychological knowledge for communication

Knowledge of the law

Frequently consulted ethical issues

Organization theory

Lecture, practice, and discussion (approx. 5 h)

Conventional role play (approx. 4 h)

IR (approx. 6 h)

Skills

Information-gathering, information sorting, evaluation of information, analysis of ethical dilemmas, solving ethical dilemmas, determination of recommendations, tips to improve the effectiveness of CEC, communication skills, facilitation skills, reflection

Lecture, practice, and discussion (approx. 10 h)

Conventional role play (approx. 4 h)

IR (approx. 6 h)

Ability

Sense of responsibility, courage

Conventional role play (approx. 4 h)

IR (approx. 6 h)

Qualities

Insight, practical wisdom, sense of balance

Conventional role play (approx. 4 h)

IR (approx. 6 h)

  1. CBEL: Center for Bioethics and Law, CEC: clinical ethics consultation
  2. *“Conventional role-plays” are role-plays in which the participants play not only the role of the consultant, but also that of the doctor or other relevant person. It is a simple role-play exercise which aims to provide the participants with experience of information gathering and to provide feedback to each other on how to gather information