Ethics 101
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- July 7, 2021
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Course Information This online course is designed for anyone working with the general public and has been approved by the Texas State Association for Fire and Emergency Districts (SAFE-D) for one hour of continuing education credit. Participants will review the basics of ethics and receive guidance to base decisions upon when faced with ethical issues. Included in the course are myths of ethics, steps for ethical decision making and ethical mistakes to avoid. Upon completion of the course, participants will have the option to download or print a certificate, and the V. G. Young Institute of County Government will report the course completion to SAFE-D.
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