Overview
Mental Health Law & Ethics
This course reviews the Mental Health Act and Criminal Code of Canada and their influence on the delivery of mental health services to individuals and families across the lifespan. Concepts explored include legal responsibilities of organizations and nurses, use of detention/restraint, consent and capacity, substitute decision-making, community treatment orders, the forensic system, advocacy, rights advice, risk assessment, confidentiality, stigma, and the culturally safe, ethical care of individuals in a variety of settings.
Course Code:
LAWS-6041
Course Offerings
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Course Details
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What's included:
- How to assess if part-time learning is right for you
- Part-time learning options and the differences between each
- How to pay for your part-time education
- Part-time options within your area of interest
- How to sign up for part-time studies and where to get help