When evaluating the relationship between professionals and the public, professionals must consider
- Public Trust
- Elitist Misperception
- Monopoly Misperception
- Public Expectations
- Increased complexity and specialization
- Accountability
The Code of Ethics is enforced by the ___ and punishable by the ____
Association
Association or Provincial Law
Code of ethics include duties to:
Society, employers, clients, colleagues, employees/subordinates, profession, oneself
What duty do you owe society by CofE
protection of the public
What duty do you owe employers/clients by CofE
Confidentiality, disclose conflict of interest
What duty do you owe your colleagues by CofE?
Golden rule applies
What duty do you owe your subordinates/employees by CofE?
integrity, honesty, fairness, objectivity
What duty do you owe yourself under the CofE?
good pay, good work environment
EGAD method for solving ethical dilemmas:
- Ethical issues: identify the main ethical issues in the problem
- Generate alternatives: find a nice alternative solution than the one proposed in the problem.
- Analysis: evaluate all solutions with respect to fairness, ethical theories, Code of Ethics
- Decision: choose the least negative alternative
A professional attitude includes the following:
- time management
- accuracy (double check work)
- clarity (clear and concise communication)
- courtesy: positive and constructive conduct
- challenges: accept new challenges to develop skills & knowledge
What is errors and omissions insurance formally called?
Liability Insurance
Does approaching your Association with an illegal act constitute as whistleblowing?
No. It does not make the information public
Does a letter of intent count as a contract?
No. It does not have all 5 elements of a contract (intent, capacity, consideration, acceptance, and legality)
Three types of contract breech
- inability (cannot preform duties - no money)
- inadvertence (does not want to perform duties)
- Disagreement
- Lack of profit (cost more to do work than breech contract)
Peral Evidence Rule
a law rule that assumed that prior evidence that is not included in the contract has been omitted for a reason and is therefore prohibited. If they wish to include other information they must amend the contract.
What is concurrent liability in tort and contract
To be liable in both tort and breech of contract
Enforcement means prosecuting people that
- practice engineering without a license
- utilize license professional titles
- offer licensed services without a certificate of authorization
- use a professional seal or stamp
Discipline involves prosecuting licensed members who are guilty of:
professional misconduct, negligence, incompetence, corruption, breech of the Code of Ethics, Physical, Mental Incompetence, Conviction (serious offense)
Stipulated Order
A simpler form of disciplinary hearing for less serious cases, The decision of guilt or innocence is decided by one representative and the result has no appeal process, Both parties agree to the outcome.
Responsibilities of corporate, responsible member, and individual member on the Permit to Practice
Corporate: CEO must maintain the organizational structure and has overall responsibility
Responsible member: a senior member or full time employee must be responsible for direction and supervision of professional practice
Will associations review your CPD activities?
They will do a sample population to check if people are doing CPD documentation
Types of CPD activities
- Professional practice (actual work)
- Formal Activity (formal course or training)
- Informal Activity (self-directed study or presentations)
- Participation (acting in committees or acting in a mentor program)
- Presentation (presentation and preparation hours are recognized)
- Contribution (writing papers, patents, text)
Is omitting the seal on final documents an offense in the Act?
Yes
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NPPE Topic 3: Law for professional practice Part 156
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NPPE Topic 3: Law for professional practice Part 226
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NPPE Topic 2: Professional Practice Pt 147
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NPPE Topic 2: Professional Practice Part 221
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NPPE Topic 1: Professionalism and Ethics35
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NPPE Topic 4: Law for professional practice47
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Extra Definitions30
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Handouts23
