CLPNA JURISPRUDENCE FINAL PAPER 2025/2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS TAGGED A+
✔✔Council is bound by any resolution passed by a majority of the regulated members
at an annual general meeting. - ✔✔False. Council is NOT bound by these resolutions.
However, Council does have to provide a report on the deposition of any resolutions.
✔✔Regulated members may change their annual learning plan if circumstances or
needs change during the year. - ✔✔True.
✔✔Annual registration renewals should be completed by December 1 of each year. -
✔✔True. The College's registration year is January 1 to December 31.
✔✔A temporary registration with CLPNA can be held for three years. - ✔✔False. A
temporary registration is for persons who have not yet successfully passed the
registration examination. It is only valid for a maximum of one year.
✔✔A code of ethics is one of the mandatory requirements of all regulated health
professions in Alberta. - ✔✔True. A Code of Ethics is required by the HPA, must be
reviewed and approved by the government, and must be made available to the public.
✔✔What is the first step in the College's annuals continuing competence program
process? - ✔✔Reflection and self-assessment
✔✔Under the Health Professions Act, which of the following constitute as
"unprofessional conduct"? - ✔✔Refusing to undergo examination, ignoring directions of
registrar, failure to attend or produce, and conduct that harms integrity of profession (all
of the above)
✔✔Which register is used for members who have met all the registration requirements
but have not yet successfully passed the registration? - ✔✔Provisional register
✔✔T/F: A random group of LPNs is selected each year to participate in the Continuing
Competence Program Audit. - ✔✔True. Validation is an annual event of providing proof
of participation in CCP, and a formal means of evaluating learning completed in the
previous two years.
✔✔Who can file a complaint against a regulated member? - ✔✔Employer, member of
the public, patient, family member, regulated or former member (all of the above)
✔✔The legislated obligations for CLPNA in dealing with complaints are stated in: -
✔✔Health Professions Act
,✔✔T/F: The Complaints Director may hire an expert to determine whether the regulated
member subject to a complaint is competent to continue to practice. - ✔✔False. The
expert is hired to report on whether the services in question constituted acceptable
practice.
✔✔T/F: An investigated person may have their practice permit suspended pending the
outcome of a professional conduct hearing. - ✔✔True.
✔✔T/F: Complacency about professional standards is a common cause of
unprofessional conduct. - ✔✔True. All professionals should continuously ensure that
they understand and practice in compliance with their professional standards.
✔✔T/F: The mandate of the Hearing Tribunal is determine on the basis of the evidence
whether the LPN is competent enough to continue to practice. - ✔✔False. The mandate
is to determine on the basis of the evidence provided, whether the conduct of the LPN
constitutes unprofessional conduct.
✔✔In which register are most of the unregulated members that meet the CLPNA
requirements listed? - ✔✔General register
✔✔T/F: Personal difficulties affecting work performance are not grounds for
unprofessional conduct. - ✔✔False. Individuals should seek help or counselling before
they become a risk of unprofessional conduct.
✔✔A complaint against a regulated member: (a) must be in writing, (b) can only be
submitted by clients, (c) can be phoned in , or (d) can be anonymous. - ✔✔Must be in
writing.
✔✔Which of the following information must be on a practice permit? (a) registration
number, (b) name of college, (c) full name, (d) issued pursuant to HPA, and (e) all of
these. - ✔✔All of these.
✔✔T/F: Individuals without a valid practice permit are transferred to the temporary
register and are allowed to work only under supervision. - ✔✔False. According to the
HPA (Section 43), individuals without a practice permit are not authorized to work as an
LPN or use the title "LPN".
✔✔T/F: Associated membership with CLPNA is for individuals who do not plan to
practice as an LPN, but still want to receive College information. - ✔✔True.
✔✔T/F: A regulated member has the responsibility to inform the College if employment
has been terminated, suspended or the member resigned for reasons related to
, unprofessional conduct. - ✔✔False. The employers have a legal obligation to inform the
College.
✔✔T/F: Failure to comply with the requirement of the continuing competence program
or cooperating with the competence committee is not unprofessional practice. -
✔✔False. Since CCP participation is mandatory, failure to comply is considered
unprofessional conduct.
✔✔T/F: Complaints can only be filed against a regulated member by a client or their
family. - ✔✔False. Complaints can also be filed by another regulated or former member,
other healthcare professionals, employers or any member of the public.
✔✔Under the Health Professions Act, what does "incapacitated" mean? - ✔✔A
practitioner suffering from a physical, mental or emotional condition or disorder or an
addiction to alcohol or drugs as defined in the Pharmaceutical Profession Act, or other
chemicals that impair the ability to provide professional services in a safe and
competent manner.
✔✔What additional information may not be gathered by the Complaints Director during
a review? - ✔✔Investigation of member's personal financial records
✔✔In which registration category can a member practice only under supervision? -
✔✔Provisional register
✔✔T/F: Personality conflicts may escalate to unprofessional conduct. - ✔✔True. Any
disputes should be resolved before they escalate to a major confrontation.
✔✔Under the Health Professions Act, which of the following constitute "unprofessional
conduct"? - ✔✔Practice without registration or permit, lack of knowledge skills or
judgement, contravention of HPA ethics or standards, failure to comply with CCP (all of
these)
✔✔What information must be included in a written complaint? - ✔✔Key facts and
events, member name, other information/documents, name signature and contact of
complainant (all of these)
✔✔The maximum term of registration of a person on a courtesy register is for: - ✔✔3
months
✔✔T/F: The Complaints Director can only act on a written complaint. - ✔✔False. Even if
a written complaint is not received, but the Complaints Director has reasonable grounds
to believe the conduct of a regulated or former member constitutes unprofessional
conduct, they may treat the matter as a complaint and act on it.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS TAGGED A+
✔✔Council is bound by any resolution passed by a majority of the regulated members
at an annual general meeting. - ✔✔False. Council is NOT bound by these resolutions.
However, Council does have to provide a report on the deposition of any resolutions.
✔✔Regulated members may change their annual learning plan if circumstances or
needs change during the year. - ✔✔True.
✔✔Annual registration renewals should be completed by December 1 of each year. -
✔✔True. The College's registration year is January 1 to December 31.
✔✔A temporary registration with CLPNA can be held for three years. - ✔✔False. A
temporary registration is for persons who have not yet successfully passed the
registration examination. It is only valid for a maximum of one year.
✔✔A code of ethics is one of the mandatory requirements of all regulated health
professions in Alberta. - ✔✔True. A Code of Ethics is required by the HPA, must be
reviewed and approved by the government, and must be made available to the public.
✔✔What is the first step in the College's annuals continuing competence program
process? - ✔✔Reflection and self-assessment
✔✔Under the Health Professions Act, which of the following constitute as
"unprofessional conduct"? - ✔✔Refusing to undergo examination, ignoring directions of
registrar, failure to attend or produce, and conduct that harms integrity of profession (all
of the above)
✔✔Which register is used for members who have met all the registration requirements
but have not yet successfully passed the registration? - ✔✔Provisional register
✔✔T/F: A random group of LPNs is selected each year to participate in the Continuing
Competence Program Audit. - ✔✔True. Validation is an annual event of providing proof
of participation in CCP, and a formal means of evaluating learning completed in the
previous two years.
✔✔Who can file a complaint against a regulated member? - ✔✔Employer, member of
the public, patient, family member, regulated or former member (all of the above)
✔✔The legislated obligations for CLPNA in dealing with complaints are stated in: -
✔✔Health Professions Act
,✔✔T/F: The Complaints Director may hire an expert to determine whether the regulated
member subject to a complaint is competent to continue to practice. - ✔✔False. The
expert is hired to report on whether the services in question constituted acceptable
practice.
✔✔T/F: An investigated person may have their practice permit suspended pending the
outcome of a professional conduct hearing. - ✔✔True.
✔✔T/F: Complacency about professional standards is a common cause of
unprofessional conduct. - ✔✔True. All professionals should continuously ensure that
they understand and practice in compliance with their professional standards.
✔✔T/F: The mandate of the Hearing Tribunal is determine on the basis of the evidence
whether the LPN is competent enough to continue to practice. - ✔✔False. The mandate
is to determine on the basis of the evidence provided, whether the conduct of the LPN
constitutes unprofessional conduct.
✔✔In which register are most of the unregulated members that meet the CLPNA
requirements listed? - ✔✔General register
✔✔T/F: Personal difficulties affecting work performance are not grounds for
unprofessional conduct. - ✔✔False. Individuals should seek help or counselling before
they become a risk of unprofessional conduct.
✔✔A complaint against a regulated member: (a) must be in writing, (b) can only be
submitted by clients, (c) can be phoned in , or (d) can be anonymous. - ✔✔Must be in
writing.
✔✔Which of the following information must be on a practice permit? (a) registration
number, (b) name of college, (c) full name, (d) issued pursuant to HPA, and (e) all of
these. - ✔✔All of these.
✔✔T/F: Individuals without a valid practice permit are transferred to the temporary
register and are allowed to work only under supervision. - ✔✔False. According to the
HPA (Section 43), individuals without a practice permit are not authorized to work as an
LPN or use the title "LPN".
✔✔T/F: Associated membership with CLPNA is for individuals who do not plan to
practice as an LPN, but still want to receive College information. - ✔✔True.
✔✔T/F: A regulated member has the responsibility to inform the College if employment
has been terminated, suspended or the member resigned for reasons related to
, unprofessional conduct. - ✔✔False. The employers have a legal obligation to inform the
College.
✔✔T/F: Failure to comply with the requirement of the continuing competence program
or cooperating with the competence committee is not unprofessional practice. -
✔✔False. Since CCP participation is mandatory, failure to comply is considered
unprofessional conduct.
✔✔T/F: Complaints can only be filed against a regulated member by a client or their
family. - ✔✔False. Complaints can also be filed by another regulated or former member,
other healthcare professionals, employers or any member of the public.
✔✔Under the Health Professions Act, what does "incapacitated" mean? - ✔✔A
practitioner suffering from a physical, mental or emotional condition or disorder or an
addiction to alcohol or drugs as defined in the Pharmaceutical Profession Act, or other
chemicals that impair the ability to provide professional services in a safe and
competent manner.
✔✔What additional information may not be gathered by the Complaints Director during
a review? - ✔✔Investigation of member's personal financial records
✔✔In which registration category can a member practice only under supervision? -
✔✔Provisional register
✔✔T/F: Personality conflicts may escalate to unprofessional conduct. - ✔✔True. Any
disputes should be resolved before they escalate to a major confrontation.
✔✔Under the Health Professions Act, which of the following constitute "unprofessional
conduct"? - ✔✔Practice without registration or permit, lack of knowledge skills or
judgement, contravention of HPA ethics or standards, failure to comply with CCP (all of
these)
✔✔What information must be included in a written complaint? - ✔✔Key facts and
events, member name, other information/documents, name signature and contact of
complainant (all of these)
✔✔The maximum term of registration of a person on a courtesy register is for: - ✔✔3
months
✔✔T/F: The Complaints Director can only act on a written complaint. - ✔✔False. Even if
a written complaint is not received, but the Complaints Director has reasonable grounds
to believe the conduct of a regulated or former member constitutes unprofessional
conduct, they may treat the matter as a complaint and act on it.
