Bill 22, otherwise known as the Health Professions Act (HPA) was passed by the Alberta Legislature in 2001. The purpose of this act is to bring all of the regulated health professionals involved in the delivery of health care services to Albertans under one legislative framework, eliminating individual acts for each of the 28 regulated professions. Licenced Practical Nurses are a regulated health care profession and thus now are governed by this act.

What does this mean to the LPN, both as a professional and as a leader? This lesson will discuss both of these issues, as well as providing the learner with a basic understanding of the HPA.

1. Summarize the purposes of the Health Professions Act.
2. Identify the health care providers covered by the act.
3. Outline the processes of registration and practice permit renewal.
4. Outline the process for a professional conduct review.
5. Explain the role of the CLPNA under the Health Professions Act.
6. Assess the impact of Schedule 10 of the HPA on the professional practices of licenced practical nurses.
7. Differentiate between permitted and restricted activities for LPNs 9under the HPA.
8. Discuss the impact of restricted activities on the LPNs leadership role.

1. Review Key Concepts and Study Notes
   
2. Complete the Self Assessment Exercise on the HPA
   
3. Read and Make Notes on the Textbook Chapter(s) and Internet Resources and any other useful resources you locate
4. Complete the exercise on Restricted Activities
5. Complete the Self Test on LPNs and the HPA

1. Discussion Board Posting
2. Learning Journal
3. Assignment #1
4. Major Project - Final Course Assignment