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Grade 12, College Preparation
D1. demonstrate an understanding of and comply with safe working practices and the laws and regulations governing health and safety standards for workers in the health care industry;
D2. demonstrate an understanding of legal, ethical, and professional standards governing the practice of health care;
D3. demonstrate an understanding of career opportunities in conventional and alternative therapy fields.
D1. Health and Safety
D2. Professional Standards
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SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
D1.1 describe the principal components of and comply with legislation, regulations, and guide- lines pertaining to the safety of the health care workplace (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act [OHSA], Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System [WHMIS]);
D1.2 identify potential hazards in the health care workplace (e.g., biological, chemical, radiological, and physical hazards such as body fluids, soiled linens, cleaning agents, X-rays, combative clients, and sharp objects);
D1.3 identify workplace factors that may lead to short-term or long-term health and safety issues for health care workers (e.g., long hours on feet, long work shifts, lifting/moving of patients, ergonomic considerations);
D1.4 demonstrate an understanding of and apply safe procedures for the use of instruments, materials, and equipment as outlined in safety manuals, operating instructions, and institu-
tional requirements;
D1.5 use protective clothing and equipment as required to keep themselves and others safe and free from harm.
By the end of this course, students will:
D2.1 identify and explain the principal compo- nents of legislation regulating the practice of health care in Ontario (e.g., Regulated Health
Professions Act [RHPA] sets the framework for reg- ulating the scope of practice of health professions);
D2.2 describe malpractice and other liability issues (e.g., termination of care, negligence, theft or misuse of controlled substances, mismanagement of power of attorney);
D2.3 identify the governing bodies for various health care professions (e.g., College of Nurses of Ontario, College of Physicians and Surgeons, College of Dentistry), and describe their roles and responsibilities;
D2.4 identify the steps involved in reporting pro- fessional misconduct to a professional governing body or college (e.g., College of Physicians and Surgeons, College of Nurses of Ontario, College
of Dentistry);
D2.5 demonstrate an understanding of the impor- tance of maintaining client confidentiality, and explain the obligations of health care providers under the Personal Health Information Act
for ensuring client privacy and confidentiality
(e.g., requirements regarding the collection, use, retention, disclosure, and disposal of client infor- mation, such as diagnostic test results or HIV status);
D2.6 demonstrate an understanding of how medical knowledge is advanced (e.g., biological research, epidemiological research, drug research and trials, accumulated experience), and identify ways in which individuals can keep abreast
of advancing medical knowledge (e.g., reading journal articles, attending seminars and work- shops, receiving in-service training).
D. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
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