Code of Ethics

Question 1

Preamble

Answer 1

Background information on why code of ethics are needed

Question 2

Amount of principles of ethics

Answer 2

4

Question 3

Principle of Ethics I

Answer 3

Individuals shall honor this responsibility to hold paramount the welfare of persons they serve professionally or who are participants in research and scholarly activities, and they shall treat animals involved in research in a humane manner.

Question 4

Principle of Ethics II

Answer 4

Individuals shall honor their responsibility to achieve and maintain the highest level of professional competence and performance.

Question 5

Principle of Ethics III

Answer 5

Individuals shall honor their responsibility to the public when advocating for the unmet communication and swallowing needs of the public and shall provide accurate information involving any aspect of the professions.

Question 6

Principle of Ethics IV

Answer 6

Individuals shall uphold the dignity and autonomy of the professions, maintain collaborative and harmonious interprofessional and intraprofessional relationships, and accept the professions’ self-imposed standards.

Question 7

What do these Principles of Ethics apply to?

Answer 7

Audiology and Speech Pathology