Ohio Ethics: The Code and the Canon

General Information

Approved Credit Hours: 3 hours

State: Ohio

Course Availability: 365 days from enrollment

Course Description

This course focuses on both the Ohio Code of Ethics and the NAR Code, beginning with a historical overview and the complete text of the Code, followed by case studies demonstrating real-world applications. The course concludes with guidance on reporting violations and the Pathways to Professionalism tool to support ethical conduct in any situation.

Course Topics

This course covers the following topics:

• Unit 1: History of NAR® and the Code of Ethics
• Unit 2: Duties to Clients and Customers
• Unit 3: Duties to the Public
• Unit 4: Duties to Realtors®
• Unit 5: Code of Ethics Complaint Process & Enforcement
• Unit 6: Pathways to Professionalism

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Identify the factors and circumstances leading to the creation of the Ohio Canon of Ethics and The NAR® Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
• Recall the major provisions of the Ohio Canon of Ethics and The NAR® Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
• Identify two of the Preamble's aspirational concepts
• Define the duties and obligations of a Realtor® to clients and customers in Articles 1-9 of the Ohio Canon of Ethics and The NAR® Code of Ethics
• Identify situations where a Realtor® is required to cooperate with other brokers, including applying the Ohio Canon of Ethics and The NAR® Code in case studies
• Develop an understanding of the disclosures a Realtor® is required to make to clients and customers, including applying the Ohio Canon of Ethics and The NAR® Code in case studies
• Define the duties of a Realtor® to the public in Articles 10-14 of the Ohio Canon of Ethics and The NAR® Code of Ethics
• Explain the prohibition against discrimination in service and employment
• Identify what constitutes honest and truthful real estate communication, advertising, and marketing
• Define the duties and obligations of a Realtor® to other Realtors® in Articles 15-17 of the Ohio Canon of Ethics and The NAR® Code of Ethics
• Differentiate between aggressive and innovative business practices and behaviors that interfere with exclusive representation
• Develop an understanding of the obligations of Realtors® to mediate and arbitrate in most situations
• Identify the most common violations of the Ohio Canon of Ethics and The NAR® Code of Ethics, and the most effective methods of avoiding complaints
• Develop an understanding of the ethics complaint process
• Understand the enforcement process and potential discipline for violations of the Ohio Canon of Ethics and The NAR® Code of Ethics
• Explain how the Pathways to Professionalism tool provides guidelines for respecting property, the public, and peers, including applying the Path in a case study

Instructor & Customer Support

For questions about the course content, please contact the Instructor.

Course Instructor: Chris Culbertson
Contact Information: instructor@onlineed.com
Instructor Availability: Monday-Friday, business hours, excluding holidays
Instructor Policy Response Time: within 1 business day
 
If you have questions about your account or course navigation, please contact the course provider:

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Phone: 1-(503)-670-9278
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Completion & Attendance Requirements

Completion Requirements. Continuing education credit is awarded upon successful completion of all required course components and satisfaction of regulatory active time requirements. You may exit and return to the course at any time. Your progress will be saved.

Assessments

This course includes quizzes at the end of each unit, which must be completed.

There is no final exam.

Course Completion Survey

Students are encouraged to submit a survey upon completion of the course. This short survey helps us improve the course material and student experience. It is required by most regulatory agencies. Your thoughtful feedback is appreciated.

Certificates & Credit Reporting

Upon successful completion of all course requirements, a certificate of completion will be issued.  You are responsible for maintaining a copy of your certificates of completion and renewing your license with the state regulator. 

OnlineEd will automatically report course completion credits to OH DOC REPL within 1 business day on the student's behalf. Students don't need to take any additional steps for OnlineEd to initiate the reporting, except to complete the course and receive a completion certificate.

Technology Requirements

Courses may be accessed from a computer, tablet, or mobile device with a stable internet connection.  We recommend the most recent browser versions.  This includes all modern browsers and operating systems including Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera, iPhone / iOS, and Android-based mobile devices, smartphones, and tablets. The course is entirely web-based and does not require any software to be downloaded or installed.  For accurate time tracking and progress recording, access courses in one browser window at a time. 

Course Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

All tuition and fees paid for the course are refundable when: (a) the course of instruction is discontinued by OnlineEd and such discontinuation has prevented a student from completing the course; or (b) the enrollment of the student was procured as a result of any misrepresentation in promotion materials of the school, or representation made by an owner or employee of the school. All refunds will be completed within 30 days after the effective date of enrollment termination. Refunds will not be given to any student after the student has successfully registered in a course or courses, as once registered, student has access to the registered courses. In hardship cases, OnlineEd may issue a refund at its sole discretion. OnlineEd does not issue retroactive partial refunds for courses that are subsequently discounted or put on sale after a student makes a purchase.

Academic Integrity and Identity Verification

Students must complete all coursework independently. OnlineEd prohibits misrepresentation of identity or allowing another individual to complete coursework on your behalf. Failure to comply with academic integrity policies may result in denial of credit.

Student Conduct Policy

Students are expected to show respect, courtesy, and consideration when interacting with school staff and students. Students are expected to conducting themselves in a professional, legal, and cooperative manner that is not disruptive, harassing, intimidating, or dangerous. Deviation from these standards may result in disciplinary action.

Non-Discrimination Policy

OnlineEd does not discriminate for admission on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age or disability. Any person who feels they have been unlawfully discriminated against may file a complaint with the School Director, either by email (schooldirector@onlineed.com) or by postal mail (ATTN: School Director, 14355 SW Allen Blvd. Suite 240, Portland, OR 97005). If OnlineEd determines that any employee of OnlineEd has engaged in discriminatory activity, such employee shall be disciplined.

Grievance Policy

If a student has a grievance against OnlineEd, its staff or students, the aggrieved student shall contact the School Director by email or mail, stating the nature of the grievance. The School Director shall evaluate the grievance and respond to the student based upon their findings.

Policies on Cheating and Misrepresentation

Cheating on courses that supply completion certificates, designations, or official credit is not tolerated. OnlineEd is not obligated to continue to furnish credit or continued support for students caught cheating on any part of the coursework or testing.
 
Misrepresentation of personal identity is strictly forbidden for all OnlineEd courses. Falsifying personal information, forgery, and misrepresentation may result in immediate suspension. Additional actions by state and federal agencies may include loss or suspension of a license, failure to grant a license, fees, or criminal prosecution.

Publisher

This course is developed and delivered by OnlineEd, LLC.

OnlineEd, LLC
14255 SW Allen Blvd., Suite 240
Portland, OR 97005
(503) 670-9278
https://www.OnlineEd.com/
mail@OnlineEd.com

Mission Statement

To provide superior distance education that exceeds industry standards and expectations in course content and delivery methods to those who seek to enter a new profession and those engaged in a profession.