(for RDH’s in Ontario, Canada)

The profession of dental hygiene has experienced some amazing changes recently.

Having a solid understanding of the ethics that guide the care that dental hygienists deliver is imperative.  Keeping pace with the changes in legislation can seem overwhelming.

This course will address:

• "How did we get here?"
• CDHO Sexual Abuse Prevention Plan
• professional boundary issues
• mandatory reporting requirements
• Self-Initiation
• misconduct, negligence and malpractice
• Professional Portfolio Requirements
• and much more...

An interactive time of discussion and networking that will positively impact your attitude as a professional, resulting in a productive change in your hygiene practice.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the course the attendee will:

• have reviewed the CDHO Code of Ethics
• be familiar with the regulations surrounding misconduct, negligence and malpractice
• understand the ethical and legal responsibilities of a RDH
• determine what constitutes Sexual Abuse
• recognize the value of Self-Initiation
• be able to identify an Ethical Dilemma and use a structured format to resolve one

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