What does this course focus on?

This course focuses on strengthening ethical awareness, accountability, and professionalism for nurses and midwives practising in Australia. It explores the foundations of nursing and midwifery ethics, the NMBA Code of Conduct and Decision-Making Framework, and how to apply ethical principles to real-world clinical challenges.

Which ethical principles does the course cover?

The course covers the core ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, confidentiality, and cultural safety — explaining what each means in the context of nursing and midwifery practice and how they apply to everyday clinical decisions and professional conduct.

Who is this course designed for?

This CPD course is designed for nurses and midwives practising in Australia who want to strengthen ethical awareness and professionalism. It is especially relevant for those facing AHPRA or Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) notifications, remediation requirements, or fitness to practise processes.

Who will find this course particularly relevant?

It is particularly relevant for nurses and midwives facing AHPRA notifications, NMBA fitness to practise processes, or remediation requirements — and for practitioners who have experienced concerns relating to consent, boundaries, confidentiality, or culturally safe practice.

What real-world challenges does the course address?

The course applies ethical principles to real-world challenges including consent, professional boundaries, open disclosure, culturally safe practice, confidentiality lapses, inappropriate relationships, and failure to obtain valid consent — examining both clinical implications and regulatory consequences.

What does the course cover about the NMBA Code of Conduct?

Participants will review the NMBA Code of Conduct and Decision-Making Framework in depth, learning how to apply these standards to everyday clinical practice and ethical dilemmas. The course explains how regulators use these frameworks to assess professional conduct during notifications and fitness to practise processes.

What common ethical breaches does the course examine?

The course examines common ethical breaches including confidentiality lapses, inappropriate professional relationships, and failure to obtain valid consent — exploring how these arise, their impact on patients and public trust, and the regulatory consequences under AHPRA and NMBA processes.

Does this course support CPD requirements?

Yes, the course is a CPD course designed to support nurses and midwives in meeting their ongoing professional development obligations. It helps practitioners embed ethical standards into daily care and build an evidence base of reflective, regulator-aligned practice.

How does this course help maintain fitness to practise?

By strengthening ethical awareness, reflective capacity, and practical knowledge of the NMBA Code of Conduct, this course equips nurses and midwives to uphold public trust, maintain fitness to practise, and deliver care that is consistently safe, ethical, and patient-centred.

Ethics and Ethical Standards for Nurses and Midwives

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Ethics and Ethical Standards for Nurses and Midwives is a CPD course for practitioners in Australia who want to strengthen ethical awareness, accountability, and professionalism in their practice. It is especially relevant for those facing AHPRA or Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) notifications, remediation requirements, or fitness to practise processes, but also valuable for nurses and midwives seeking CPD to embed ethical standards into daily care.

The course explores the foundations of nursing and midwifery ethics, including autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, confidentiality, and cultural safety. Participants will review the NMBA Code of Conduct and Decision-Making Framework, learning how to apply these to real-world challenges such as consent, boundaries, open disclosure, and culturally safe practice.

Common ethical breaches — including confidentiality lapses, inappropriate relationships, and failure to obtain valid consent — are examined alongside their regulatory consequences. Through reflection, case-based learning, and practical strategies, participants will gain the skills to manage ethical dilemmas, respond constructively to complaints, and demonstrate insight, reflection, and remediation. By the end of this course, nurses and midwives will be equipped to uphold public trust, maintain fitness to practise, and deliver care that is consistently safe, ethical, and patient-centred.

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