Decoding the Code, an online program in Catholic ethics for the health and aged care sector, is held annually in partnership with Catholic Health Australia.
This course is intended for executives, mission leaders, clinicians and pastoral practitioners in the health and aged care sector and its aim is to enhance knowledge and practice of the principles of Catholic ethics. By strengthening theological formation and ethical awareness, leaders and staff will have an enhanced capacity to discern issues and respond effectively within the framework of the Catholic ethical vision.
First Offering (commences 13 April 2026) | ||
Dates: | Part 1 13 April 2026 20 April 2026 27 April 2026 4 May 2026 |
Part 2 18 May 2026 25 May 2026 1 June 2026 8 June 2026 |
Second Offering (commences 20 July 2026) | ||
Dates: | Part 1 20 July 2026 27 July 2026 3 August 2026 10 August 2026 |
Part 2 24 August 2026 31 August 2026 7 September 2026 14 September 2026 |
Delivery: | This course will be offered via an online learning portal and will require internet access. | |
Course Fee: | $330 + GST (discount available for group bookings – contact Gerard Moore gmoore@bbi.catholic.edu.au for details) | |
Duration: | The online coursework will comprise of eight sessions (16 hours in total) | |
Presenters: | Rev Dr Joseph Parkinson, Director, LJ Goody Bioethics Centre Rev Kevin McGovern, Director, Coline Chisholm Centre for Health Ethics Professor Sue Walker, Director Perinatal Medicine, Mercy Hospital for Women Rev Associate Professor Cormac Nagle, Hospital Ethicist, Mercy Hospital for Women Associate Professor Patrick McArdle, Campus Dean, Australian Catholic University Associate Professor Natasha Michael, Director of Palliative Medicine, Cabrini Health Maureen Waddington, Director of Mission St John of God Ballarat Hospital |
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Facilitator: | Dr. Debra A. Snoddy, Lecturer in Biblical Studies, Catholic Institute of Sydney | University of Notre Dame Australia | |
Who should attend? | Organisational and clinical leaders, executives and other mission leaders and staff | |
Why attend? | To enhance knowledge, practice and confidence in applying the principles of Catholic ethics to the ministry of health and aged care |