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Probity and Honesty for Healthcare Professionals

Course Description

Probity and Honesty for Healthcare Professionals in Canada is a practical course designed for doctors, dentists, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, and allied health professionals who want to strengthen their integrity, accountability, and regulatory compliance.

It covers the expectations set by Canadian regulatory authorities, including the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Code of Ethics, National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) Standards, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO), College of Physicians and Surgeons in each province, and other professional regulators.

The course explores truthfulness in documentation, accurate communication, avoidance of fraud or dishonesty, transparency with regulators, and the role of reflection, insight, and remediation when concerns arise. It is particularly valuable for professionals facing a College investigation, fitness to practise process, or disciplinary case.

Course Content

Course Objectives
Course Objectives
Section 1: Introduction
1.1 Defining Probity and Honesty in Canadian Healthcare
1.2 Why Probity Matters for Trust, Safety, and Professional Integrity
1.3 Oversight of Probity by Canadian Regulators
1.4 Reflective Quiz
Section 2: Core Dimensions of Probity
2.1 Truthfulness in Communication with Patients and Families
2.2 Honesty in Documentation, Records, and Prescriptions
2.3 Transparency with Colleagues, Employers, and Regulators
2.4 Avoiding Misrepresentation, Fraud, and Deception
2.5 Reflective Quiz
Section 3: Professional Standards on Probity in Canada
3.1 Expectations in Clinical Practice
3.2 Probity in Billing, Consent, and Professional Claims
3.3 Disclosure of Errors and the Duty of Candour
3.4 Probity in Digital Practice and Social Media
3.5 Reflective Quiz
Section 4: Breaches of Probity and Consequences
4.1 Common Breaches of Probity
4.2 How Concerns Are Reported and Investigated by Regulators
4.3 Possible Outcomes of Investigations
4.4 Wider Impacts of Dishonesty
4.5 Reflective Quiz
Section 5: Reflection, Insight, and Remediation
5.1 Self-Awareness as the Basis of Honest Practice
5.2 Reflective Practice as Required by Regulators
5.3 Demonstrating Insight in Response to Probity Concerns
5.4 Remediation: Education, Mentorship, and Practice Changes
5.5 Rebuilding Trust After a Lapse in Probity
5.6 Reflective Quiz
Section 6: Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Conclusion and Key Takeaways
Post-Course Assessment
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