Ethics and Ethical Standards for Optometrists and Opticians in Canada is a comprehensive CPD course designed for eye care professionals working across clinical and retail settings. It supports both optometrists and opticians in developing strong ethical awareness, sound professional judgement, and safe, patient-centred care aligned with the expectations of provincial regulatory colleges.

This course is particularly valuable for practitioners who are facing complaints, investigations, or professional concerns, or who are required to demonstrate insight, reflection, and remediation as part of a regulatory process. It explores common ethical risks across both professions, including scope of practice issues, commercial pressures, communication failures, consent, confidentiality, and documentation, within the context of professional and legal expectations in Canada.

Through practical scenarios, regulator-informed guidance, and structured reflective exercises, participants will develop the skills to navigate complex ethical dilemmas, manage professional risk, and maintain public trust. By the end of this course, optometrists and opticians will be better equipped to demonstrate accountability, ethical integrity, and culturally safe care in their daily practice.