Law, Ethics and Professional Standards in nursing and midwifery

This workshop explores the importance of the legal and ethical frameworks that govern our everyday practice under national registration.

Seminar Outline:

• The Australian legal system and laws affecting nurses and midwives relevant to practice;
• The Coroner, Coronial Inquests and making statements;
• The co-regulatory system in NSW (complaints and notifications);
• Professional obligations – documentation;
• Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics;
• Professional relationships and setting professional boundaries;
• Obligations around the use of social media.

Please read the NSWNMA Education Cancellation, Refund and Catering Policy prior to registering for this course.

Lunch and refreshments are provided.

A CPD Certificate will be provided to attendees at the end of the seminar.

The May session has reached capacity further Law, Ethics and Professional Standards sessions are available on the following dates:

• 20 July 2023
• 23 November 2023