Our Ethics Education Program will run from March 4 to April 22, 2026, consisting of 8 sessions held virtually every Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM (ET). 

This program will be delivered by our CCHCE team, who bring extensive expertise in clinical and organizational ethics across hospitals, long-term care, and community health settings. Their practical experience ensures that each session is grounded in real-world challenges and solutions. The program is designed for frontline health care staff and allied health professionals, such as nurses, clinical managers, physicians, and social workers. The program is also open to anyone interested in health care ethics, including current or past patients and members of patient and family advisory councils. Whether you work in acute care, continuing care, or specialized programs, the Ethics Education Program will offer deeper engagement with ethics, through case studies, facilitated discussion with peers and instructors, and investigations into foundational concepts of bioethics to help you navigate complex ethical challenges in your unique context.

In addition to weekly live learning sessions, participants will benefit from interactive class discussions and structured in-class exercises that help you to understand and apply ethical concepts in practical ways.

The program also includes asynchronous discussion forums for ongoing peer engagement, optional self-directed learning quizzes to reinforce key ideas, and access to curated reading materials to deepen understanding beyond the classroom. 

Session Schedule

• March 4 – Module 1: Foundations of Health Care Ethics 

• March 11 – Module 2: Ethical Decision-Making Tools 

• March 18 – Module 3*: Consent and Capacity 

• March 25 – Module 4: Ethics at the End of Life 

• April 1 – Module 5: Moral Distress and Moral Courage 

• April 8 – Module 6*: Living at Risk and Autonomy 

• April 15 – Module 7: Bioethics and the Law 

• April 22 – Module 8: Organizational Ethics and AI in Health Care 

  
  Modules marked with an asterisk (*) include an optional extra hour of “office hours” immediately following the session. These office hours provide an opportunity for learners to ask questions, explore topics in greater depth, and engage directly with the instructors. 

Please note that class size is currently limited to 25 learners and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Click the link below to express your interest in joining the program. 

Registration will close Friday February 6, 2026. Upon registration you will be contacted to confirm your enrolment, receive instructions on how to access course materials, and to pay your course fees via e-transfer.

Course Fees: $500
*grants available for patients and members of patient and family advisory councils, please contact your CCHCE representative for more details.