Standards and Scope Flashcards
Standards of Practice - 1 of 11 - Certification
Certification maintenance
Standards of Practice - 2 of 11 - Proper
Proper representation of skills
Standards of Practice - 3 of 11 - Practice
Practice in accordance w/ guidelines
Standards of Practice - 4 of 11 - Committed
Committed to continued professional development
Standards of Practice - 5 of 11 - Protect
Protect client privacy
Standards of Practice - 6 of 11 - Maintain
Maintain documentation of professional activities
Standards of Practice - 7 of 11 - Implement
Implement proper screening levels
Standards of Practice - 8 of 11 - Refer
Refer clients to medical professionals when needed
Standards of Practice - 9 of 11 - Implement
Implement risk management strategies and services
Standards of Practice - 10 of 11 - Avoid
Avoid conflicts of interest
Standards of Practice - 11 of 11 - Call
Call attention to unethical, illegal, and unsafe practices
Scope of Practice (SOP) Definition
legal range of services that professionals in a given field can provide, the setting in which those services can be provided, and the guidelines or parameters that must be followed.
ACE SOP - 1 of 13 - Develop
Develop and lead exercise classes that are safe, effective, and appropriate for individuals who are apparently healthy or have medical clearance.
ACE SOP - 2 of 13 - Conduct
Conduct pre-class assessments of participants (where appropriate)
- health screenings
- referrals
- contraindications for exercise
ACE SOP - 3 of 13 - Construct
Constructing classes that are appropriate for intended audiences.
ACE SOP - 4 of 13Construct - Assist
Assisting participants in setting and achieving realistic goals.
ACE SOP - 5 of 13Assist - Teach
Teaching correct exercise methods and progressions through demonstration, explanation, and proper cueing.
ACE SOP - 6 of 13 - Instruct
Instructing class participants in how to properly monitor exercise intensity using heart rate, perceived exertion, and/or ventilatory response.
ACE SOP - 7 of 13 - Empowering
Empowering individuals to begin and adhere to their exercise program.
ACE SOP - 8 of 13 - Assessing
Assessing the class environment by evaluating/monitoring the room and equipment before, during, and after class
ACE SOP - 9 of 13 - Educating
Educating participants about fitness and health related topics to help them in adopting healthful behaviors that create long-term success.
ACE SOP - 10 of 13 - Educating
Protecting participant confidentiality
ACE SOP - 11 of 13 - Always
Always acting with professionalism, respect, and integrity.
ACE SOP - 12 of 13 - Recognizing
Recognizing scope of practice and referring appropriately.
ACE SOP - 13 of 13 - Being
Being prepared for emergencies and responding accordingly.