Program Directors
Jane E. Meadus
Staff Lawyer and Institutional Advocate, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE)
Alexander Procope
Perez Bryan Procope LLP
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As a professional working with the elderly, it is imperative you have a grasp on the multidisciplinary nature of elder law, along with your obligations.
Over five, intensive one-day modules – spread out over 5 weeks – you will develop comprehensive knowledge, gain practical and relevant information of the various areas of law that intersect with caring for elderly clients and expand your professional network.
This program goes beyond the traditional approach to the subject matter and explores the aging process to better understand the circumstances of older adults. There is emphasis on skills-based learning, with in-class lectures being supplemented with group exercises, role play simulations, case studies and peer interactions.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
The impact of COVID-19 on elder law today and in the future
The role of advocacy: tips for being an effective advocate for older adults
The aging process and recognizing and combating ageism
Tackling the misuse of powers of attorney
The role of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Privacy rights in long term care, retirement and community settings
Tackling elder investment fraud and financial exploitation
The latest on capacity, substitute decision making and health care consent
Who Should Attend
Lawyers in private practice, practicing in the areas of elder law, health law, wills & estates, family law, and estate litigation
In-house counsel
Government lawyers
Physicians and nurses
Long Term care home personnel, including: Owners/operators, presidents/CEOs, managers, administrators
Risk managers in hospital
Social workers
Allied health professionals
Krystal Mack
Administrator, Providence Manor
“Scenarios were great – provide relevant, real life examples of circumstance, management and outcomes. ”
Faculty
Program Directors
Jane E. Meadus
Staff Lawyer and Institutional Advocate, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE)
Alexander Procope
Perez Bryan Procope LLP
Advisory Board
Clare Burns
Weir Foulds LLP
Arthur Fish
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Mark Handelman
Firm Counsel, WEL Partners
Kathryn Pilkington
Director of Professional Services and Health Policy, AdvantAge Ontario
Instructors
Agenda
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Accreditations
CCHL: MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION – Attendance at this program entitles certified Canadian College of Health Leaders members (CHE/Fellow) to 10 Category II credits towards their maintenance of certification requirement.
LawPRO: This program has been approved for LawPRO risk management credit.
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Certificate Requirements
In order to successfully receive an Osgoode Certificate, participants must:
Attend Modules 1, 2, 4 and 5 (live online or via recorded archive)
Attend Module 3 (live online)
Complete and pass the online post-program multiple-choice assessment.
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 | 26h 55m |
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Professionalism | 4h |
EDI | 2h |
Total | 32h 55m |
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Deeper Learning Opportunities
Single 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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