Professional Practice

This course is designed to develop an awareness of self-concept, confidentiality, and ethics as they relate to interactions with others. Learners will explore self-awareness by discovering and analyzing personal values, beliefs, and biases. A focus is placed on ethical and professional boundaries to establish professional standards of practice. 

Areas of Study

• Ethical and professional boundaries 
• Standards of practice

Course Structure

• Online training monitored by a facilitator
• 15 hours (to be completed by February 16, 2024)
• Self-paced, independent study (learning materials are presented online accompanied by engaging activities, such as reflections)

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course Child & Youth Community-Based Care: Professional Practice, the learner will earn a microcredential. A visual representation of the microcredential is issued to the learner as a digital badge. The learner can share the digital badge on a resume, LinkedIn profile, e-portfolio, or other digital network allowing employers to see what the learner can do as it shows evidence of the assessed competencies. 

Admission Requirements

• High School Diploma, Adult High School Diploma, or GED Diploma of High School Equivalency – transcript is required
• Minimum of three months (or 120 hours) of volunteer or work experience in the human services or social services field – letter confirming proof of experience is required

Note: If the learner has prior knowledge that is equivalent to some or all the competencies for this microcredential, they may be a good candidate for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). See details on the program page.

Registration

Registration Deadline: January 7, 2024

Please send completed application form (pdf) to pplmi@nbcc.ca

More Information

For more information, contact: pplmi@nbcc.ca or call (506) 778-6054