OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 01/13/2026
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Ethics and Legalities in Dementia Care |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN1880 |
| Host College |
Algonquin College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
AL-HLT6734 |
| Start Date |
01/13/2026 |
| End Date |
04/21/2026 |
| Course Fee |
$251.00 |
| Hours |
24 |
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| Course Description |
An understanding of the ethics and legalities pertinent to clients living with dementia is essential in order to protect their rights and advocate for them. Principles of advocacy and lobbying to effect change in the healthcare environment are emphasized. Students learn how to access community supports/resources and manoeuver through the complex systems in which the client, family and caregivers are involved. Students evaluate services, identify barriers/gaps to support services and create strategies to address these barriers/gaps. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Discussion Posts 36%, Assignments 64% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
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d2l/brightspace |
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| Textbook Information |
No textbook required. |
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