• College / ICICP: International College of Infection Control Professionals Inc.

• In‑person classes, labs, and on‑site activities
• Practicum/field activities (where applicable)
• Online learning environments (LMS, webinar platforms, discussion forums)
• Emails/messages and any communication with staff, peers, or placement sites
• College‑sponsored events and activities

• Respect: Treat others with dignity, courtesy, and fairness.
• Safety: Act in ways that protect health and safety—yours and others’.
• Integrity: Be honest in all interactions and learning activities.
• Integrity: Be honest in all interactions and learning activities.
• Procedural fairness: The College will address concerns using a fair, timely, and documented process.

• Follow College policies and reasonable directions from instructors/staff.
• Participate professionally in learning activities (see Attendance Policy). Communicate respectfully with classmates, instructors, staff, placement sites, and the public.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and professional conduct consistent with healthcare expectations.
• Use College property and systems responsibly for legitimate learning purposes.
• Comply with infection prevention and control requirements for a safe learning environment (for example: hand hygiene, PPE where required, and staying home when ill as appropriate).
• Protect privacy and confidentiality when handling personal information in case studies, assignments, or placements.

• Threatening, attempting, or committing physical violence (including intimidation).
• Possession, display, or use of weapons, replicas, or prohibited items at the College or during College activities.
• Any conduct that endangers the safety of students, staff, visitors, or the public.

• Harassment, discrimination, bullying, or cyberbullying that undermines dignity and safety.
• Racial harassment, sexual harassment, and harassment based on disability, religion, age, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected ground.
• Retaliation or reprisal against any person who reports a concern or participates in an investigation in good faith.

• Any form of sexual violence or sexualized harassment is strictly prohibited and is addressed under the College’s Sexual Violence & Harassment Policy and related procedures.

• Being under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs, or any substance that causes impairment while participating in College activities.
• Possessing, using, distributing, or selling illegal drugs or alcohol at the College or during College activities (except where lawful and expressly permitted by the College).

• Disrupting classes, assessments, online sessions, or College operations.
• Abusive language, hate speech, or persistent disrespectful behaviour.
• Unauthorized recording (audio/video) of classes, meetings, or individuals; or sharing recordings/screenshots without permission.
• Online misconduct including impersonation, allowing another person to participate in your place, or sharing login credentials.

• Theft, fraud, vandalism, or intentional damage to property.
• Unauthorized access to College systems, hacking, introducing malware, or bypassing security controls.
• Misuse of the College name, logo, or reputation in a misleading or unauthorized way.

• Academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, falsification, etc.) is addressed under the Academic Integrity section of the Academic Policy.

• Providing false, misleading, or incomplete information in admissions or academic documentation (including identity documents and prerequisites).
• Falsifying attendance, practicum hours, competency checklists, or required records.

• For urgent safety concerns, seek immediate help (e.g., call emergency services where appropriate).
• For non‑emergency matters, students may:
• Raise the concern with the instructor or staff member involved (when safe/appropriate), and/or
• Report to the Student Advisor/Campus Administrator, and/or
• Use the Student Complaint Procedure if a formal complaint is needed.
• Sexual violence matters must follow the Sexual Violence & Harassment Policy (including the supports listed in that policy).

When the College becomes aware of an alleged breach, the College will respond in a fair, timely, and documented manner. The College may:

• Gather information and review evidence (e.g., emails, LMS logs, witness statements).
• Meet with the student and provide an opportunity to respond.
• Implement interim measures to protect safety and the learning environment (e.g., temporary removal from a class/session, limitations on platform access) while a review is ongoing.

Outcomes depend on severity, context, impact, and prior conduct, and may include:

• Verbal coaching or warning
• Written warning and/or behaviour expectations agreement
• Mandatory training, reflective work, or restorative actions (where appropriate)
• Restriction of access to spaces/systems
• Removal from an activity, lab, or online session
• Suspension
• Expulsion (see the Expulsion Policy)

• Attendance Policy
• Academic Policy / Academic Integrity Policy
• Student Complaint Procedure
• Expulsion Policy
• Sexual Violence & Harassment Policy
• Employee Sexual Misconduct Policy
• Privacy Policy / Consent to Use of Personal Information (as applicable)