Program Directors
Katharine Byrick
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Mark Pearce, MD, FRCPC
Forensic Psychiatrist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH); Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
Eligible for
Today, more than ever, mental health law issues are paramount. Being able to understand the relevant law and its application is crucial to making decisions quickly and effectively.
Back for its 12th year, this practice-based program will give you the skills you need to competently and confidently handle mental health law issues. Failure to adequately assess risk or properly address the rights of individuals and their families, or to provide proper patient care, can compromise essential rights of an individual and his or her family and create exposure to liability.
Over the course of 5 intensive one-day modules, you will learn what you need to know and acquire best practices from some of the most knowledgeable and experienced experts in Canada. You will come away from this program with the knowledge, tools, strategies and tactics that you can put to immediate use.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Gain a clear understanding of the core principles of mental health law
Aquire tools and strategies for handling mental health law issues
Receive comprehensive, downloadable and searchable learning materials that will serves as useful and ongoing resources
Connect, learn and brainstorm with experts and peers who face similar challenges
Who Should Attend
Psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, physicians, nurses and other licensed medical professionals
Health law practitioners
In-house counsel in health organizations
Health-care and social service professionals
Representatives from hospitals, psychiatric facilities, long-term care facilities, CCAC’s and community service provider agencies
Law enforcement officers – Corrections and rehabilitation service representatives
Crown lawyers, defense counsel, duty counsel
Elder law practitioners
Mental health patient advocates
Health-care risk managers
Government and public policy advisors
Faculty
Program Directors
Katharine Byrick
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Mark Pearce, MD, FRCPC
Forensic Psychiatrist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH); Assistant Professor, University of Toronto
Advisory Board
Mary Jane Dykeman
Managing Partner, INQ Law
Janice E. Blackburn
Bersenas, Jacobson, Chouest Thomson Blackburn LLP
Dr. Michael Colleton
Forensic Psychiatrist
Instructors
Dr. Jacqueline Duncan
Psychiatrist, Mental Health Centre, Penetanguishene
“Well researched, very relevant and very lively presentations”
Agenda
Register
Sep 25 & Oct 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2024
Please note that registration for module 3 (October 9, 2024) is available for in-person or online attendance. All other modules are available online only.
$3,995 + HST
Time
September 25, 2024
October 2, 2024
October 9, 2024
October 16, 2024
October 23, 2024
Printable Registration Form
If a downloadable form is required, please contact osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.
“Is financial assistance or funding available?”
As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:
Certificate Requirements
You will receive an Osgoode Certificate in Mental Health Law upon completion of this program as follows:
- Attend Modules 1, 2, 4 and 5 (live online or via recorded archive);
- Attend Module 3 (live online, in person or via recorded archive);
- Score 80% or higher on the post-program multiple-choice assessment; and
- Complete the Self-Declaration Form
CPD and Accreditation
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
| Substantive | 25h 40m |
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| Professionalism | 3h |
| EDI | 4h 45m |
| Total | 33h 25m |
| CHE/Fellow | 10 Category II credits |
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| LAWPRO Risk Management Credit | Yes |
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Are you reporting hours from a previous date?
View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.
LAWPRO
This program is approved for LAWPRO Risk Management Credit.
Deeper Learning Opportunities
LLMs
Are you a law graduate or an executive/senior professional with at least 5 years of specialized experience? Consider a full-time or part-time LLM degree.
Part-time LLMs Full-time LLMsSingle Course Enrollment
Do you have an LLB/JD? Consider taking a single LLM course for deeper learning in a specific area of practice – all credits will apply towards a Professional LLM.
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Program content questions
Myrsini Zacharakis, Program Lawyer
mzacharakis@osgoode.yorku.ca
Registration questions
Technical support
Online Technical Requirements
To ensure you do not encounter any issues that will impact or limit your learning experience, please review the following information.