Bioética
Explore bioethical perspectives on technology-life interactions to make decisions that protect human rights, life, health, privacy, and diversity
Explore bioethical perspectives on technology-life interactions to make decisions that protect human rights, life, health, privacy, and diversity
This comprehensive course provides students with foundational knowledge in bioethics, focusing on critical ethical issues in research involving human subjects. Participants will develop critical thinking skills to analyze complex ethical problems arising from the interaction between technology and life. The course covers international guidelines (soft law) and national regulations (hard law) governing research practices, helping students identify key principles and values to apply throughout research processes—from protocol development to results publication. Students will learn to recognize ethical responsibilities in knowledge generation within the context of scientific integrity and human rights protection, particularly for vulnerable populations. Special emphasis is placed on understanding professional obligations, managing conflicts of interest, and creating ethically sound research protocols that balance scientific advancement with human dignity.
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What you'll learn
Understand ethical and legal principles governing healthcare and research practices with individuals and communities
Apply bioethical standards to regulate professional behavior through values, principles, and virtues
Identify ethical issues in research processes, including conflicts of interest, to protect participants' best interests
Recognize legal and ethical responsibilities for protecting vulnerable groups based on gender, age, ethnicity, or disability
Identify key components for addressing ethical problems in research projects
Develop ethically viable and legally sustainable research protocols
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course explores fundamental bioethical concepts as they apply to research with human subjects and healthcare practices. Students will examine the historical development of bioethics, key principles like autonomy and justice, and their application in modern research contexts. The curriculum covers international bioethical frameworks, risk assessment in scientific research, data management ethics, informed consent processes, and special considerations for vulnerable populations. Students will learn to identify ethical dilemmas in research, understand legal and regulatory requirements, manage conflicts of interest, and develop ethically sound research protocols. The course emphasizes professional responsibility in protecting human rights while advancing scientific knowledge.
Fundamentos en Bioética
Module 1
Hitos históricos de la ética en la información
Module 2
Ética en investigación: contexto internacional
Module 3
Marco jurídico de la ética en investigación
Module 4
Instructor
3 Courses
Profesora Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud
Ana Isabel Gómez is a medical doctor with specialties in pediatrics, public health management, and medical health law from Universidad del Rosario. She holds a Master's degree in bioethics from Universidad El Bosque and a doctorate in legal sciences from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Currently serving as the academic vice-dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences (EMCS) at Universidad del Rosario, she is also a co-director of the specialization in Medical Health Law and the Master's program in Bioderecho and Bioethics. Her academic and professional experience includes roles such as department head, program director, and clinic manager. She is an active researcher in medical education, bioethics, and bioderecho, contributing to international projects like Tuning América Latina and 6X4 UEALC. Ana Isabel Gómez is also a speaker on bioethics, bioderecho, and medical education topics.
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