Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse and Misconduct course

 Start with the learning modules from the Alberta Federation of Regulated Health Professions.  

The Alberta Federation of Regulated Health Professions has created three modules whose aim is to increase knowledge of Bill 21: An Act to Protect Patients - Alberta's legislation to address sexual abuse and sexual misconduct among regulated health professions. The modules will also help you to recognize and prevent sexual abuse and sexual misconduct in your practice environment. This component consists of the following three modules and key objectives:

Module 1: Introduction to An Act to Protect Patients

• Define sexual abuse and sexual misconduct
• Examine the definition of a patient
• Explore trauma and the effects of sexual abuse and misconduct

Module 2: Preventing Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct

• Examine therapeutic relationships
• Explore boundary violations
• Examine trauma-informed precautions

Module 3: When Sexual Abuse or Sexual Misconduct has Occurred

• Examine the duty to report, including self-reporting and reporting other regulated members
• Review mandatory sanctions for sexual abuse and sexual misconduct
• Examine College requirements for written decisions

Throughout the modules, you will find knowledge checks and reflection activities. At the end of each module, there is a practice quiz to help you reflect on your knowledge and understanding of the module content. You have two attempts to answer the practice quiz questions, after these two attempts you will be provided with the rationale for the correct responses.

You must view all module content and complete all the activities and practice quiz questions to complete this course component.

Watch a two and a half minute long video tutorial as it highlights key concepts from CARNA's Protection of Patients from Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Standards.

CARNA's Protection of Patients from Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Standards are provided for you to read thoroughly. The standards outline the expectations for the nurse and their relationship with a patient in order to strengthen the protection of patients from sexual abuse and sexual misconduct by nurses.

The final quiz consists of 19 true/false, multiple choice, and multiple response questions. It may take 10-20 minutes to complete. You have unlimited attempts to pass the quiz and can take as much time as you need. The quiz must be taken in one sitting or you must start over.

You must answer all questions correctly to achieve 100% and pass the quiz.

APPLICANTS

Yes, all applicants will complete this course during the permit process. 

PRACTISING REGISTRANTS 

Yes, registered nurses and nurse practitioners must complete this course for renewal 2021-2022. Registrants transitioning to retirement or associate status for 2021-2022 will not need to complete the course.

ALL DOMAINS OF PRACTICE 

Yes, this course applies to all domains of practice as it strengthens public protection from sexual abuse and misconduct by regulated health professionals.  

DUAL-PERMIT HOLDERS 

Yes, due to variations between regulatory bodies, all dual-permit registrants will be required to complete CARNA’s course.

No, non-practicing registrants are not mandated to complete the course.

Currently, the course is only mandatory for the 2021-2022 practice year.

Yes, you will need to log in to your MyCARNA profile to access the course in My Learning Space

Protection of Patients from Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Standards

Protecting patients

Sexual abuse and misconduct complaints