3.1 Comply with legal and professional obligations Flashcards
Apply knowledge of pertinent federal and provincial Legislation.
During our coursework and readings in Ethics we reviewed the Ontario Statues and Regulations, Psychotherapy Act, 2007 and Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA), 1991 as they pertain to Art Therapy. “The practice of psychotherapy is the assessment and treatment of cognitive, emotional or
behavioural disturbances by psychotherapeutic means, delivered through a therapeutic relationship based primarily on
verbal or non-verbal communication.” (2007, c. 10, Sched. R, s.)
Understand the legal requirements and limitations for working with vulnerable populations (e.g., minors).
As I work with children the pertinent federal and provincial legislation would be the Duty to Report. This was covered during the Child and Adolescence Art Therapy course and course work dealing with vulnerable populations.
In addition, during my placement at Hincks Dellcrest our training included a 3-hour presentation from Child and family Services CFS specifically on working with Children and the Duty to report. During my placement at Hincks Dellcrest I did report an incident and was part of the investigation that followed.
Apply knowledge of CRPO legislative requirements
and relevant professional standards.
I attended a workshop for TATI Graduates and Students “Applying to the College of Registered
Psychotherapists of Ontario” during this workshop the Psychotherapy Act, 2007 and Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) and professional standards requirements were reviewed and the implications for practicing Art Therapy were defined. The presentations also included the Quality Assurance Program, general requirements for applicants, duty to submit anything that may impede their ability to practice effectively, supervision requirements, and Direct Client Contact hours (DCC)
Identify organizational policies and practices that are inconsistent with legislation & professional standards.
Policies and practices as an Art therapist working with children, that fall outside the legislative professional standards of the CRPO would include the understand the legal requirements and limitations for working with vulnerable populations (e.g., minors), privacy issues and security surrounding the tangible artwork and treatment records, adhering to the CATA standards of practice regarding duration.
Apply knowledge of relevant municipal and local bylaws
related to private practice.
Art therapist in private practice are required to accurately represent themselves in relation to their training, experience, competence and qualifications.
Art Therapist must advertise in compliance with CATA standards, information conveyed must not be misleading, untruthful or deceptive. Practitioners and premises must comply with health and safety standards, maintain accurate and up-to-date records; and participate in ongoing professional development.
Protect client privacy and confidentiality.
Art Therapists have a responsibility to respect, retain and secure artwork and material resulting from treatment. Clients have the right to privacy; Art therapist must adhere scenarios in which confidentiality may be broken. material have a primary responsibility to respect client confidentiality conveyed data is to portray relevant information pertinent to inquiries. Interprofessional sharing of client information is regulated by individual agencies. Art therapists shall maintain the records of adult clients for a minimum of seven years after last contact with client and for a maximum of 10 years. In the case of minors, records shall be retained for a minimum of seven years after the age of majority and a maximum of 10 years.
Recognize the limits of the therapist’s professional
competence.
In accordance with CATA in the standards of practice section C. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE & INTEGRITY
Art Therapists are dedicated to maintaining high standards of professional competence and integrity.
C.1 The Art Therapist does not misrepresent his/her professional qualifications, education, training, affiliations, and purposes, and performs only those functions for which he/she is qualified. Art Therapists use the initials RCAT after their name only with official recognition from the Canadian Art Therapy Association.
C.2 Art Therapists employed by another person or agency suggest clients of the employer or agency leave to come to their private practice only when there is a mutual agreement between the Art Therapist and the employer or agency. Such a change is made only in the best interest of the client.
C.3 Art Therapists seek appropriate professional assistance for their own personal problems or conflicts that are likely to impair their work performance and their clinical judgment.
C.4 Art Therapists recognize differences among people, such as those that may be associated by age, race, ethnicity, national origin, socio-economics, sexual preferences, gender, and religious background. When necessary, they obtain training, experience, or council to assure competent service or research relating to such persons.
C.5 Art Therapists shall maintain professional competence by utilizing such means as ongoing self-evaluation, peer support, consultation, research, supervision, continuing education, and personal therapy to evaluate, improve and expand their quality of work with clients, areas of expertise and emotional health.
C.6 Art Therapists are aware that, because of their ability to influence and alter the lives of others, they must exercise special care when making public their professional recommendations and opinions through testimony or other public statements.
C.7 Art Therapists do not attempt to diagnose, treat, or advise on problems outside the recognized boundaries of their competence.
C.8 Where an Art Therapist is not covered for Professional Liability through an employer, agency, etc. as in the case of an Art Therapist working in private practice, said Art Therapist must obtain and maintain at all times, adequate Professional Liability as well as Business/Property Liability Insurance as required.
C.9 Art Therapists do not engage in relationships with clients, supervisees, students, employees, or research participants that are exploitive in nature and/or effect.
C.10 Art Therapists do not condone or engage in sexual harassment which is defined as deliberate or repeated comments, gestures, or physical contacts of a sexual nature.
C.11 Individuals may refer to themselves as Art Therapists only upon being granted that status from an approved Art Therapy program. Otherwise students must refer to themselves as ‘students in the field of art therapy’. Associate members should never suggest that their CATA membership entitles them to practice Art Therapy without the specialized training necessary to do so.
