Biomedical Science… · SHS3 Biomedical Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.1.1.LI.3 - Identify and explain personal and long-term consequences of unethical or illegal behaviour in the workplace.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

List at least four personal consequences a biomedical scientist may face for unethical or illegal behaviour, such as loss of licence, dismissal, legal prosecution, or damage to professional reputation.
Explain at least three long-term consequences for the profession and society when biomedical scientists act unethically, including loss of public trust, compromised patient safety, and weakened credibility of laboratory results.
Differentiate between a code of ethics and a code of conduct for biomedical professionals, using examples from Ghana’s health sector.
Analyse a case study of unethical behaviour and predict both the immediate personal consequences (Level 2) and the longer-term societal effects (Level 3).
Justify, in a short written response, why protecting patient confidentiality and honest reporting are essential to the profession (Level 4).

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Curriculum details

Strand: Biomedical Science in Society (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Biomedical Science Practice (1.1)
Content standard: 3.1.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge of good professional practice as biomedical scientists. 3.1.1.LO.1 Explain actions that can constitute malpractice, liability and/or negligence and how biomedical scientist can guard against them. 5 Gender Equality and Social 6 Socio-Emotional Learning
Indicator: 3.1.1.LI.3 - Identify and explain personal and long-term consequences of unethical or illegal behaviour in the workplace.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 3 (Week 3 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 83

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Managing Talk for Learning: Discuss what is meant by the code of ethics and the code of conduct of biomedical professionals. The teacher leads the discussion on the implications of unethical or illegal behaviours in the workplace.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Videos, documentaries and pictures of the various acts of malpractice and negligence.
- Videos and documentaries on how informed consent is carried out.
- Sample consent forms
Assessment (3.1.1.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.