Course Description
Ethical practice is a core component of professional career development work. Career development professionals regularly encounter situations where values, responsibilities, and expectations intersect, requiring thoughtful and ethically sound judgment. This course introduces career development professionals to ethics in practice within the Canadian context. You will explore the interrelated concepts of values, morals, and ethics and examine ethical dilemmas and ethical decision-making, with a focus on applying Canada’s Code of Ethics for Career Development Professionals. The course also covers professional boundaries, consultation, and strategies for ongoing ethical development, giving you the tools to navigate complex situations with confidence and integrity.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, you will:
- Explain the importance of ethics in career development practice and recognize the complexity of ethical dilemmas
- Describe the relationship between values, morals, and professional ethics and identify potential biases that may influence your decisions
- Identify common career development ethical issues related to professional competence, client relationships, and professional interactions
- Apply the Code of Ethics for Career Development Professionals and use an ethical decision-making model to guide practice
- Demonstrate ethical fitness in your own practice and contribute to an ethical culture in your workplace
- Support colleagues in navigating ethical challenges through consultation and shared reflection
- Assess your own ethical strengths and areas for growth and create a plan for ongoing professional development
Completion
Course certificates are awarded through completion of all module activities, learning checks, and a final demonstration of learning.
Competencies Addressed
This course is aimed at the acquisition and application of competencies 1.1-1.5 | 2.1-2.2 as described in the Competency Framework for Career Development Professionals.
