This course provides engineers, geoscientists, and their firms with a comprehensive understanding of their professional and ethical responsibilities regarding the duty to report. Participants will explore the significance of reporting misconduct, unethical behavior, and professional risks to protect public safety, the environment, and the integrity of their professions.
Through this module, learners will gain insight into:
- The fundamental principles of the duty to report
- The legal and ethical obligations of reporting within engineering and geoscience professions
- The mechanics of reporting, including when and how to take appropriate action
- The consequences of both reporting and failing to report
The course also covers regulatory requirements across Atlantic Canada and the role of professional codes of ethics in maintaining public trust. This module is officially recognized by engineering and geoscience regulatory bodies in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and New Brunswick. It is worth one PDH under the 'Ethics' category.
By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to confidently fulfill their duty to report, contributing to a safer, more ethical professional landscape.