M1: Becoming a Regulated Healthcare Professional in Canada

Question 1

regulated HCP

Answer 1

in Canada is an individual who is licensed and governed by a professional regulatory body or college specific to their healthcare discipline.
· This regulatory body establishes and enforces standards of practice, education, and ethical conduct to ensure the safety and welfare of the public.

Question 2

why healthcare professionals are regulated 3 reasons

Answer 2

Public safety

Accountability

Quality assurance

Question 3

The importance of enacting dispositions of leader character as a regulated HCP

Answer 3

1. Ethical practice and patient trust – integrity, accountability and justice ensure that HCP act ethically and transparently
   § Code of ethics
2. Quality of care and decision-making – sound judgment and courage, to make decisions that prioritize patient safety and well being (making the best choice)
3. Professionalism and responsibility – humility, temperance and humanity
   § HCP who embody these traits are more likely to engage in reflective practice, maintain composure under stress, and show compassion
4. Collaboration and communication – collaboration and drive are essential to working effectively within interdisciplinary teams
   § ability to communicate openly and work toward common goal engages patient care/outcomes
5. Continuous improvement and resilience – drive and transcendence encourages continuous learning