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Introduction to Professional Ethics
Beginner

Introduction to Professional Ethics

A 3-hour beginner-level course introducing ethical principles for addiction and mental health professionals.

Lifetime accessCertificate of completion14 lessonsMobile & desktop
Trauma-Informed CareCultural CompetencyConcurrent DisordersDocumentation & Ethics
Introduction to Professional Ethics
$30CAD
3 CEU hrs

What you'll learn

Describe core ethical principles and how Canadian professional standards and regulators shape ethical practice in mental health and addiction services
Differentiate boundary crossings from boundary violations and apply safe strategies for managing dual relationships
Recognize how power and privilege operate in helping relationships and use power appropriately and ethically
Apply trauma-informed and Indigenous cultural safety principles (including UNDRIP-informed practice) to everyday decision-making

Professional Recognition

CACCF - Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation - Approved CEU Provider

Approved for 3 Continuing Education Hours from The CACCF

Eligible for professional development credit with:

CRPOCollege of Registered Psychotherapists of OntarioBCACCBC Association of Clinical CounsellorsOCSWSSWOntario College of Social Workers and Social Service WorkersBCCSWBC College of Social WorkersACSWAlberta College of Social WorkersCNOCollege of Nurses of OntarioBCCNMBC College of Nurses and MidwivesCRNACollege of Registered Nurses of AlbertaIC&RCInternational Certification & Reciprocity Consortium
Disclaimer
These bodies use self-directed professional development models and do not pre-approve CE providers or courses. Registrants are responsible for determining whether activities align with their individual learning goals. Certificate of completion provided for your professional development records.
Summarize confidentiality, privacy and record-keeping obligations in Canada and know when mandatory reporting overrides confidentiality
Use a stepwise ethical decision-making framework and checklists to resolve common practice dilemmas
Develop personal action and workplace plans (supervision, documentation, escalation) to reduce ethical risk

Requirements

  • No formal prerequisites (introductory level)
  • Device with internet access to view materials and complete the online quiz
  • Willingness to engage in case-based exercises and reflective activities
  • Recommended: access to your provincial/territorial regulator’s Code of Ethics and local privacy policy (PHIPA/PIPEDA/HIA or equivalents) for reference

Who this course is for

  • Entry-level addiction and mental health clinicians
  • Peer support workers and community-based staff
  • Nurses, social workers, counsellors, occupational therapists and allied health professionals beginning or refreshing practice in MHSU
  • Students and trainees in mental health/addictions fields
  • Supervisors and team leads seeking a shared introductory ethics training

Course Content

4 sections • 14 lessons • 3 hours total length

About this course

A 3-hour beginner-level course introducing ethical principles for addiction and mental health professionals. Covers boundaries, the role of the helper, appropriate use of power, and client sensitivity, and provides a practical, Canadian-aligned framework for ethical decision-making that reflects professional standards, regulatory considerations, and culturally safe, trauma-informed practice.

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