L’objectif du Code de conduite des candidats du BNE est d’exiger des candidats du BNE qu’ils adhèrent aux normes élevées de conduite, de pratique et de qualification de la profession vétérinaire, afin de soutenir la profession vétérinaire dans l’exercice de ses responsabilités envers le public. Nous partons du principe que chaque candidat qui se présente aux examens du BNE le fait à des fins légitimes : devenir un vétérinaire agréé au Canada. Toute infraction ou violation du présent code peut entraîner des mesures disciplinaires pouvant aller jusqu’à l’exclusion du processus du BNE. Ce code est itératif et sera renforcé au fil du temps.
Normes générales de comportement
Les candidats inscrits au processus du BNE sont tenus de se comporter de manière professionnelle et respectueuse. Ils doivent se conformer aux normes éthiques les plus élevées lorsqu’ils passent des examens du BNE et interagissent avec le personnel du BNE et celui des sites d’examen. Cela inclut les comportements dans toutes les interactions avec le personnel du BNE tout au long du processus du BNE, dans toutes les interactions avec le personnel du centre d’examen et avec les examinateurs avant, pendant et après l’examen, et dans toutes les interactions avec d’autres candidats du BNE. Le code s’applique également au comportement des candidats lorsqu’ils publient ou affichent des commentaires sur le BNE, y compris sur les sites Web et les médias sociaux.
Les candidats peuvent obtenir une copie des Principes de déontologie médicale vétérinaire de l’Association canadienne des médecins vétérinaires ici.
Interacting with NEB Staff and Exam Site Personnel
Candidates are expected at all times to treat those administering the NEB process and those administering the examination with respect. NEB staff, exam invigilators and staff, and examiners and Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians involved in an exam have the right to conduct their work without fear of abuse or harassment. Physical, verbal, or written abuse, or threat of such abuse, will be regarded as a form of misconduct, and will be investigated by the NEB committee members. Examples include but are not limited to language (whether verbal or written) that may cause an individual to feel afraid, threatened or abused; threats; personal verbal abuse, derogatory remarks; and rudeness. Inflammatory statements, remarks of a racial or discriminatory nature, and unsubstantiated allegations are also considered abusive behaviour.
Interacting with Other Candidates during the Examination
The exam sites and centres strive to ensure that the exam experience is as calm and pleasant as possible for all those concerned. Candidates are therefore expected to act with respect towards fellow candidates before, during, and after the exam. Candidates are also expected to ensure that their behaviour is not disruptive and does not affect other candidates attempting the exam at the same time.
Prior to Examination
Candidates must not access exam content or request it from other candidates who took the exam prior to their own exam.
During the Examination
Candidates are under exam conditions at all times when in the secure exam area.
Candidates must not communicate with other candidates verbally in any language or non-verbally while in the exam area under exam conditions.
Required visits to the washroom must be under supervision by exam centre staff.
Candidates must not provide falsified identification documents, or exchange identification documents with other candidates.
Candidates must not have an electronic device or other prohibited items in the exam.
Candidates must not share exam content in any way either verbally in any language or non-verbally.
Candidates are required to comply with the exam time allotments.
Candidates are not permitted to smoke or vape anytime while in the exam site/centre building.
After the Examination
Candidates must continue to maintain exam confidentiality at all times after the exam and must not discuss exam content with anyone, including other candidates, as prescribed in the Candidate’s Agreement.
Do not contact examiners/exam staff after the exam.
Academic Misconduct
Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Any attempt to copy or remove exam materials or exam content.
The use of recording equipment.
Any attempt to release exam content to a third party.
Any attempt to communicate with another candidate under exam conditions.
Any attempt to gain or pass on information about the exam content before, during, or after the exam.
Belonging to a group or forum where the content of an exam is shared.
Impersonation or soliciting impersonation of a candidate.
Bribery of another candidate, exam centre staff, or examiner.
Falsification of any results documents, exam registration documents, or documents used for credential assessment.
Providing any exam materials to a commercial organization or any online forum/group running exam preparation courses.
Any other form of cheating or misconduct that is likely or intended to lead to an unfair advantage.
Reporting
Any concerns about misconduct, dishonesty, or copyright infringement, should be brought to the attention of the NEB as soon as it is practicable and sufficient evidence to allow a viable investigation. Although the NEB can protect the anonymity of a person reporting a breach of the code of conduct, the NEB may not be able to act upon anonymous reports or those that do not provide credible and sufficient evidence.
The individual reporting the infraction to the NEB should succinctly describe what the candidate did or failed to do that might be a violation of the NEB Code of Conduct for Candidates. When possible, supporting documentation should be sent to the NEB to document the conduct in question. The person who is reporting a violation does not have to be a NEB candidate.
Review of Candidate Conduct and Disciplinary Actions
The NEB may initiate a review of a candidate’s conduct at any time at its sole discretion. The NEB then reviews available information and determines whether there is evidence that a violation occurred. If the NEB determines that a violation has occurred, appropriate remedial or disciplinary action will be taken. Such action will be communicated in writing to the candidate.
Actions may include:
Warning: the NEB issues a warning to the candidate reminding him/her of the importance of strict adherence to the NEB Code of Conduct for Candidates and advising him/her of the possibility of disciplinary action for future violations of the Code.
Ban: the NEB bans the candidate from taking any NEB exam for a specified period of time, up to a lifetime ban.
Reporting: the NEB may report the violation to the relevant regulator.
Score release: the NEB may suspend releasing a candidate’s exam score
Other measures the NEB believes will appropriately address the violation.
Contesting Disciplinary Action
A candidate may appeal the NEB’s determination that he/she violated the Code, excluding warnings. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the NEB within 30 business days of the date on which the candidate received notice of the violation from the NEB. Appeals must include a statement of the factual basis of the appeal and any other materials in support of the candidate’s position.
Sharing Information with Exam Partners and Canadian Provincial Licensing Boards
The NEB may disclose the results of a candidate’s review and any resulting remedial or disciplinary actions to any other bona fide organizations having a legitimate interest, which may result in disciplinary action by such organizations. The NEB may, at its discretion, provide to such organizations its disciplinary files, or portions of such files, if requested by such other organizations in connection with the application of disciplinary actions by such organizations, or the appeal of such actions by an affected candidate.