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Course Description

Ethics and professional practice covers management ethical issues within the legal, regulatory, and social context, ethical issues of communication and consultation facing OHS Professionals, and ethical decision-making in the context of corporate and personal responsibilities. The course provides students with theoretical background (models and frameworks), practical skills (assessment, deliberation and communication), and professional tools (codes of conduct and legal frameworks). Theses outcomes enable the OHS Professional to understand analyze, negotiate, and act in accordance with international, national, corporate, and personal standards.

Who Should Take This Course?

Aimed at entry-level and practicing health and safety coordinators, professionals, officers, technicians, supervisors, trainers, management, and administrators.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to: Identify the difference between ethics and law. Explore the requirements of strong, ethical practice. Discuss the consequences (both legal and otherwise) of failing to meet ethical requirements. Explore and analyze ethical dilemmas in occupational health and safety.

Notes

This course has been approved by the BCRSP as meeting the Ethics Program and Provider Standard. Pre- and post-course activities are required as part of this course. Advanced registration is advised. Required reading material: Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Regulation and Code, Alberta King’s Printer (alberta.ca/alberta-kings-printer).

Recommendations

Applicants intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.

Applies Towards the Following Programs

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Section Title
Ethics and Professional Practice
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online - Asynchronous
Dates
Mar 03, 2025 to Mar 21, 2025
Type
Online - Synchronous
Days
Th, F, Sa, Su
Time
8:30AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Mar 06, 2025 to Mar 09, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
34.0
Delivery Options
Online - Bichronous  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $745.00
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 03, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 27, 2025
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Mar 03, 2025 to Mar 21, 2025
Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) OHS Act, Regulation & Code Government of Alberta
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