Ethics and Ethical Standards for Nurses and Midwives
Course Description
Ethics and Ethical Standards for Nurses and Midwives in Canada is a comprehensive course for nurses and midwives who want to strengthen professionalism, ethical decision-making, and accountability. It covers the ethical principles and standards set by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Code of Ethics and provincial/territorial Nursing and Midwifery Regulators. Key topics include autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, confidentiality, boundaries, and competence.
This course is especially valuable for those facing a regulatory inquiry, disciplinary process, or fitness to practise review. Participants will gain practical guidance on reflection, insight, and remediation, enabling them to uphold public trust and meet professional expectations.
Course Content
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
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Section 1: Introduction
1.1 Why Ethics Matters in Canadian Nursing and Midwifery
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1.2 The Regulatory Framework: CNA and Provincial/Territorial Colleges
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1.3 Ethics as the Foundation of Trust in Care
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1.4 Reflective Quiz
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Section 2: Core Ethical Principles in Canadian Nursing and Midwifery
2.1 Autonomy: Respecting Patient Rights and Decision-Making
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2.2 Beneficence: Acting in the Patient’s Best Interests
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2.3 Non-Maleficence: The Duty to “Do No Harm”
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2.4 Justice: Fairness, Equity, and Cultural Safety
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2.5 Reflective Quiz
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Section 3: Ethical Standards Expected of Nurses and Midwives
3.1 Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity in Care
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3.2 Confidentiality and Patient Information
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3.3 Maintaining Competence and Lifelong Learning (CPD)
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3.4 Managing Conflicts of Interest in Nursing and Midwifery
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3.5 Professional Boundaries in Nurse–Patient and Midwife–Patient Relationships
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3.6 Reflective Quiz
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Section 4: Ethics in Clinical Decision-Making
4.1 Informed Consent and Shared Decision-Making in Care
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4.2 Truth-Telling and Disclosure of Errors
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4.3 Ethical Issues in End-of-Life Care and Maternity Care
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4.4 Ethical Challenges in Resource Allocation and System Pressures
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4.5 Reflective Quiz
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Section 5: Breaches of Ethical Standards and Consequences
5.1 Examples of Misconduct in Nursing and Midwifery
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5.2 How Concerns Are Raised and Investigated by Regulators
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5.3 Possible Outcomes of Investigations
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5.4 Impact of Ethical Breaches
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5.5 Reflective Quiz
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Section 6: Reflection, Insight, and Remediation
6.1 Self-Awareness as the Foundation of Ethical Practice
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6.2 Reflective Practice as Expected by Regulators
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6.3 Demonstrating Insight When Standards Are Questioned
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6.4 Remediation: CPD, Supervision, Mentorship, Counselling, or Practice Changes
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6.5 How Reflection and Remediation Support Public Protection and Professional Growth
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6.6 Reflective Quiz
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Section 7: Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Conclusion and Key Takeaways
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Post-Course Assessment
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