The Osgoode Certificate in Professional Regulation and Discipline in the Health Care Sector

Professional regulation and discipline of health care professionals is a complex area which requires those involved to be informed of the process from start to finish. This intensive program will explore issues by providing perspectives from all parties involved in the process. It is crucial to have the skills, knowledge and insight needed in this highly specialized field. This program was created to provide those working in the health care sector with a comprehensive overview of the professional regulation and discipline of health care professionals. Whether you are a lawyer working in the health care sector and specializing in professional discipline or a professional working at one of the health regulatory colleges or health professionals’ unions, this program will guide you through the maze and will enable you to have a full appreciation of the core issues in the field.

Issuer	Osgoode Professional Development, York University
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