Ch 18 Flashcards
Ethics
– branch of philosophy
– abstract concept focusing on morals and values that inform decisions and behaviors
• As certified professionals, it is critical to understand the expectations articulated in our code of ethics
• Professional ethics is the foundation for continuing the tradition of excellence initiated and sustained by the founders and fellows of ACSM
• Chapter 18 provides overview of professional ethics as applied to the practice of the Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C)
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In 2015 health fitness ____ was renamed to_____. @EP C
Certification
• Certification ensures that professional practitioners…
– satisfy ____ requirements
– demonstrate _____ and skill competency
• ACSM currently offers five primary certifications and four specialty certifications.
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Certified exercise physiologist EPC: needs BA. clinical (CEP) needs masters. Personal trainer /exercise instructor needs HS diploma. CPT/GEI.
The _____
• Each certification undergoes rigorous external review through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
• The NSSA is a nonprofit, external certifying agency whose mission is to safeguard public safety and well- being through assessment and evaluation of professional competencies and standards
• The guiding principle of advancing health through science, education, and medicine is kept alive through ACSM-certified professionals who adhere to the ACSM’s Code of Ethics
.specialist
Certified exercise physiologist
Eligibility, knowledge, NCCA,
ACSM Code of Ethics
“The principal purpose of the College is the generation and dissemination of knowledge concerning all aspects of persons engaged in exercise with full respect for the dignity of people.”
Further defined by four standards…
ACSM Code of Ethics
• Section 1: members should strive continuously to improve ____&____and make available to their colleagues and the public the benefits of their professional expertise.
• Section 2: members should maintain high____&_____ and should not voluntarily collaborate professionally with anyone who violates this principle.
• Section 3: The College, and its members, should safeguard the public and itself against members who are deficient in ______.
• Section 4: The ideals of the College imply that the responsibilities of each Fellow or member extend not only to the individual, but also to ____with the purpose of improving both the health and well-being of the individual and the community.
ACSM Code of Ethics
• To uphold the standards, 5 areas are important:
– Practicing _______ of practice
– Acknowledging conflicts of _____
– Providing _______information
– Maintaining _____
– Personal characteristics of ______ behavior
.knowledge and skill
Professional and scientific
Ethical conduct
Society
Within one’s scope, interest
Evidence based,
Certification , professional
Scope of Practice
• Scope of Practice is the range of ______ that determines the_____ within which a profession operates.
• Each phrase in a scope of practice is critical in defining what ___ a professional can do, with ____the professional can work, what ____are appropriate, and what type of ______ is necessary.
• If a given practitioner in the field adheres to the job tasks and skills described in this text, then he or she is operating within the boundaries of the defined field of the EP-C
The EP-C’s Scope of Practice
• The ACSM EP-C is a health fitness professional with a minimum of a _____ in exercise science
• TheEP-C…
– performs ______ screenings
– conducts physical fitness ______
– interprets _____
– develops exercise ________
– applies behavior and _________ to support clients in adopting and maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors
• Workswith…
– apparently ____ individuals
– individuals with medically _____ diseases & health conditions
Scope of Practice
• Scope of Practice also serves as a guide as to what may lie outside the boundary.
• There is overlap between scope of practice of the EP-C and other health care professions
– Also distinct areas within which each profession functions (Table 18.2)
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Look at chart
.responsibility, boundaries
Tasks, whom, settings, oversight
BA, preparticipation, assessments, results
Prescriptions, motivational strategies, healthy
Controlled,
Table 18.2
Scope of Practice
• Critical for the EP-C to be diligent and knowledgeable about boundaries
– Functioning outside of the scope of practice boundaries is unethical and illegal.
• This section provides examples and guidelines so that the EP-C can make sound decisions to operate within their scope of practice
• First, a decision tree…
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Conflict of Interest
• ACSM Ethics and Professional Conduct Committee has defined conflict of interest as
– “a significant financial interest in a business or other direct or indirect personal ____or consideration provided by a business that may compromise, or have the appearance of compromising, an ACSM member’s professional judgment.”
• Conflict of interest has also been defined in terms of a situation in which financial or __________considerations have the potential to compromise or bias professional judgment and objectivity.
Providing Evidence-Based Information
• Evidence-based practice is a critical competency of all health care practitioners; paramount importance
• Evidence-based practice: providing health care that incorporates the most _____ and _____research results
• 4-step process to disseminate scientifically sound information without reliance on anecdotal myths and falsehoods that are so prevalent in fitness and nutrition
• Process of providing evidence based information:
1)Develop a_____ 3)Evaluate the ______ 2)Search for_____ 4)Incorporate into _____
.gain,
Other personal
Current and valid
Question, evidence, evidence, practice
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Maintaining Certification
• Evidence-based practice enables the EP-C to stay current with updated information; _______ also helps
• Members of a profession
– are committed to continuing ____,
– place _____ above personal____, and
– are committed to providing ______ services vital to
human and social welfare.
• Purpose of ACSM recertification: ensure ACSM certified professionals enhance skills and knowledge above and beyond______
• Periodic recertification occurs through documentation of
required continuing educational activities within the __-y period
following completion of certification exam.
EP-C Recertification Requirements
• Accumulate ___continuing education credits (CEC) per ___-year recertification period
• Maintain current____ certification
• Pay the required recertification ____
• Option to repeat the certification exam
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Personal Characteristics
• Cultivating and developing professional practices that reflect the nature of the EP-C Certification are critical to growing respect for and continued growth of the health fitness field.
• In a study of fitness facility managers, characteristics of valuable employees:
– display _____ interaction and effective communication with a variety of individuals,
– have a ______attitude and aptitude,
– are ____or provide evidence of engaging in fit behaviors,
– and have the discipline and competence to obtain a relevant ____.
.recertification,
Study, service , gain, practical,
Minimum competence , 3
60, 3,CPR, FEES,
Comfortable, teachable , fit , degree
Personal Characteristics
• Employees who can be a liability are those who
– are arrogant and overconfident
– act outside their scope of practice specifically around nutritional advice
• Consequences of such negative behavior
– Legal liability
– Loss of clients, reputation, revenue
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Important Acronym for Success of EP-C
WISE
• _____: seek answers to questions with scientifically-based evidence
• _____: be respectful of appropriate boundaries while assisting clients in the achievement of holistic and meaningful change
• _____: value historical progression of the exercise science professions and acts thoughtfully and professionally as a steward of the future
• _____: contagious positive attitude to inspire others
Summary
• The EP-C has a personal and professional responsibility to engage in behaviors that “do no harm”
• This chapter
– Provided a brief history of ACSM certifications
– Reviewed the ACSM Code of Ethics
– Examined the professional responsibilities and personal characteristics
– Reviewed scope of practice, conflict of interest, evidence- based practice, and maintaining certification
– Teaches us to be WISE
. Wisdom, integrity, stewardship, enthusiasm
