Medical Ethics Course
Course DescriptionMedical Ethics for Healthcare Professionals is a comprehensive course designed for doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, dentists, and allied health professionals who want to strengthen ethical decision-making, professionalism, and regulatory compliance.
The course draws on guidance from the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Code of Ethics, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Code of Ethics and Professionalism, the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) Standards, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO), and provincial Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons.
It explores the core principles of medical ethics — autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, confidentiality, and veracity — and applies them to real-world clinical and workplace dilemmas. Case studies, reflective exercises, and practical strategies help professionals navigate consent, capacity, end-of-life care, truth-telling, resource allocation, and conflicts of interest. The course is especially valuable for remediation, or healthcare professionals facing College investigations or fitness to practise processes.
