The document discusses ethical and legal issues in assessment based on Section E of the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics and the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. It outlines the ACA Code's focus on proper use of assessments, client welfare, counselor competence, test administration conditions, cultural sensitivity, and other issues. The Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing provide guidelines for test construction and evaluation, fairness in testing, and appropriate application of assessments. Counselors must follow these professional guidelines to ensure ethical and responsible assessment practices.
The document discusses several ethical issues that can arise in psychological assessment. It provides 7 potential guidelines or considerations for ethical clinical assessment, including ensuring assessment goes beyond just testing, using assessment to formulate goals, and actively considering research support and independent judgments when making interpretive statements. It also lists some common dilemmas around assessment, such as basing conclusions on inadequate data or the availability of tests to those without proper training. Finally, it discusses some cognitive biases and logical fallacies to avoid in assessment, such as confirmation bias, confusing retrospective and predictive accuracy, unstandardizing standardized tests, and ignoring low base rates.
The code of ethics outlines standards for psychological assessment including ensuring assessments are based on adequate information and techniques, obtaining informed consent, using valid and standardized tools appropriately, keeping test data secure, explaining results, and ensuring only qualified individuals conduct and interpret assessments. It also covers developing new assessment tools using proper scientific procedures.
This document summarizes the American Counseling Association's (ACA) Code of Ethics. It begins with the mission and purpose of the ACA, which is to enhance quality of life by promoting counseling professionals and the counseling profession.
The document then provides an overview of the 8 main sections of the ACA Code of Ethics, which address areas like the counseling relationship, confidentiality, professional responsibility, relationships with other professionals, evaluation/assessment, supervision/training, research/publication, and resolving ethical issues. Each section provides principles to guide counselors in their work.
When faced with ethical dilemmas, counselors are expected to use a decision-making process to determine the most ethical course of action while considering the context
CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR REHABILITATION COUNWilheminaRossi174
CODE OF
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
FOR
REHABILITATION COUNSELORS
Adopted in September 2016 by the
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
for its Certified Rehabilitation Counselors.
This Code is effective as of January 1, 2017.
Developed and Administered by the
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
(CRCC®)
1699 East Woodfield Road, Suite 300
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
(847) 944-1325
www.crccertification.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREAMBLE 1
ENFORCEABLE STANDARDS OF ETHICAL PRACTICE 4
Section A: The Counseling Relationship 4
Introduction 4
A.1. Welfare of Those Served 4
A.2. Respecting Diversity 4
A.3. Client Rights 5
A.4. Avoiding Value Imposition 6
A.5. Roles and Relationships with Clients 6
A.6. Multiple Clients 7
A.7. Group Work 7
A.8. Termination and Referral 7
A.9. End-of-Life Care for Terminally Ill Clients 8
Section B: Confidentiality, Privileged Communication, and Privacy 8
Introduction 8
B.1. Respecting Client Rights 9
B.2. Exceptions 9
B.3. Information Shared with Others 10
B.4. Groups and Families 10
B.5. Responsibility to Clients Lacking Capacity to Consent 10
B.6. Records and Documentation 11
B.7. Case Consultation 12
Section C: Advocacy and Accessibility 12
Introduction 12
C.1. Advocacy 12
C.2. Accessibility 13
Section D: Professional Responsibility 13
Introduction 13
D.1. Professional Competence 13
D.2. Cultural Competence/Diversity 14
D.3. Functional Competence 14
D.4. Professional Credentials 14
D.5. Responsibility to the Public and Other Professionals 15
D.6. Scientific Bases for Interventions 15
Section E: Relationships with Other Professionals and Employers 16
Introduction 16
E.1. Relationships with Colleagues, Employers, and Employees 16
E.2. Organization and Team Relationships 17
E.3. Provision of Consultation Services 17
Section F: Forensic Services 18
Introduction 18
F.1. Evaluee Rights 18
F.2. Forensic Competency and Conduct 18
F.3. Forensic Practices 19
F.4. Forensic Business Practices 19
Section G: Assessment and Evaluation 20
Introduction 20
G.1. Informed Consent 20
G.2. Release of Assessment or Evaluation Information 20
G.3. Proper Diagnosis of Mental Disorders 20
G.4. Competence to Use and Interpret Tests/Instruments 21
G.5. Test/Instrument Selection 21
G.6. Test/Instrument Administration Conditions 21
G.7. Test/Instrument Scoring and Interpretation 22
G.8. Test/Instrument Security 22
G.9. Obsolete Tests/Instruments and Outdated Results 22
G.10. Test/Instrument Construction 22
Section H: Supervision, Training, and Teaching 22
Introduction ...
CSWE 2015 EPAS Core Competencies and Practice Behavior ExaMargenePurnell14
CSWE 2015 EPAS Core Competencies and Practice Behavior Examples in This Text
Competency Chapter
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior Ethical and Professional
Behavior
Behaviors:
Make ethical decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant
laws and regulations, models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and
additional codes of ethics as appropriate to context
9, 14
Use reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in
practice situations
2, 8, 12
Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior; appearance; and oral, written, and
electronic communication
14
Use technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice outcomes
Use supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior 13
Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice Diversity and Difference
in Practice
Behaviors:
Apply and communicate understanding of the importance of diversity and difference in
shaping life experiences in practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels
2, 3, 10, 11, 12
Present themselves as learners and engage clients and constituencies as experts of their own
experiences
2
Apply self-awareness and self-regulation to manage the influence of personal biases and
values in working with diverse clients and constituencies
3, 6, 7
Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic,
and Environmental Justice
Human Rights and Justice
Behaviors:
Apply their understanding of social, economic, and environmental justice to advocate for
human rights at the individual and system levels
2, 6, 9
Engage in practices that advance social, economic, and environmental justice 1
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research
and Research-informed Practice
Research-informed
Practice (OR) Practice-
informed Research
Behaviors:
Use practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry and research 7
Apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods
and research findings
Use and translate research evidence to inform and improve practice, policy, and service delivery 4, 6
Adapted with the permission of Council on Social Work Education. Content also appears in margin callouts throughout the text.
A01_CROS7923_07_SE_FM.indd 1 13/10/16 7:05 PM
CSWE 2015 EPAS Core Competencies and Practice Behavior Examples in This Text
Competency Chapter
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice Policy Practice
Behaviors:
Identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service
delivery, and access to social services
5, 6
Assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access to social
services
1, 8, 11, 14
Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human
rights and social, economic, and environmental justice
1
Competency 6: Engage with ...
c h a p t e r8 Professional Competence and TrainingIntroductioTawnaDelatorrejs
This chapter discusses the importance of professional competence for mental health professionals. It addresses the ongoing education and training required to maintain competence. Competence is assessed on a continuum and involves generalist versus specialist skills. Practitioners must accurately evaluate the scope of their own competence and refer clients to other professionals when an issue falls outside their abilities. Assessing competence involves both formative and summative evaluations during training and throughout one's career. Ongoing self-reflection, feedback from colleagues and clients, and continuing education are necessary to provide clients with ethical and competent services.
The document discusses several ethical issues that can arise in psychological assessment. It provides 7 potential guidelines or considerations for ethical clinical assessment, including ensuring assessment goes beyond just testing, using assessment to formulate goals, and actively considering research support and independent judgments when making interpretive statements. It also lists some common dilemmas around assessment, such as basing conclusions on inadequate data or the availability of tests to those without proper training. Finally, it discusses some cognitive biases and logical fallacies to avoid in assessment, such as confirmation bias, confusing retrospective and predictive accuracy, unstandardizing standardized tests, and ignoring low base rates.
The code of ethics outlines standards for psychological assessment including ensuring assessments are based on adequate information and techniques, obtaining informed consent, using valid and standardized tools appropriately, keeping test data secure, explaining results, and ensuring only qualified individuals conduct and interpret assessments. It also covers developing new assessment tools using proper scientific procedures.
This document summarizes the American Counseling Association's (ACA) Code of Ethics. It begins with the mission and purpose of the ACA, which is to enhance quality of life by promoting counseling professionals and the counseling profession.
The document then provides an overview of the 8 main sections of the ACA Code of Ethics, which address areas like the counseling relationship, confidentiality, professional responsibility, relationships with other professionals, evaluation/assessment, supervision/training, research/publication, and resolving ethical issues. Each section provides principles to guide counselors in their work.
When faced with ethical dilemmas, counselors are expected to use a decision-making process to determine the most ethical course of action while considering the context
CODE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR REHABILITATION COUNWilheminaRossi174
CODE OF
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
FOR
REHABILITATION COUNSELORS
Adopted in September 2016 by the
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
for its Certified Rehabilitation Counselors.
This Code is effective as of January 1, 2017.
Developed and Administered by the
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
(CRCC®)
1699 East Woodfield Road, Suite 300
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
(847) 944-1325
www.crccertification.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREAMBLE 1
ENFORCEABLE STANDARDS OF ETHICAL PRACTICE 4
Section A: The Counseling Relationship 4
Introduction 4
A.1. Welfare of Those Served 4
A.2. Respecting Diversity 4
A.3. Client Rights 5
A.4. Avoiding Value Imposition 6
A.5. Roles and Relationships with Clients 6
A.6. Multiple Clients 7
A.7. Group Work 7
A.8. Termination and Referral 7
A.9. End-of-Life Care for Terminally Ill Clients 8
Section B: Confidentiality, Privileged Communication, and Privacy 8
Introduction 8
B.1. Respecting Client Rights 9
B.2. Exceptions 9
B.3. Information Shared with Others 10
B.4. Groups and Families 10
B.5. Responsibility to Clients Lacking Capacity to Consent 10
B.6. Records and Documentation 11
B.7. Case Consultation 12
Section C: Advocacy and Accessibility 12
Introduction 12
C.1. Advocacy 12
C.2. Accessibility 13
Section D: Professional Responsibility 13
Introduction 13
D.1. Professional Competence 13
D.2. Cultural Competence/Diversity 14
D.3. Functional Competence 14
D.4. Professional Credentials 14
D.5. Responsibility to the Public and Other Professionals 15
D.6. Scientific Bases for Interventions 15
Section E: Relationships with Other Professionals and Employers 16
Introduction 16
E.1. Relationships with Colleagues, Employers, and Employees 16
E.2. Organization and Team Relationships 17
E.3. Provision of Consultation Services 17
Section F: Forensic Services 18
Introduction 18
F.1. Evaluee Rights 18
F.2. Forensic Competency and Conduct 18
F.3. Forensic Practices 19
F.4. Forensic Business Practices 19
Section G: Assessment and Evaluation 20
Introduction 20
G.1. Informed Consent 20
G.2. Release of Assessment or Evaluation Information 20
G.3. Proper Diagnosis of Mental Disorders 20
G.4. Competence to Use and Interpret Tests/Instruments 21
G.5. Test/Instrument Selection 21
G.6. Test/Instrument Administration Conditions 21
G.7. Test/Instrument Scoring and Interpretation 22
G.8. Test/Instrument Security 22
G.9. Obsolete Tests/Instruments and Outdated Results 22
G.10. Test/Instrument Construction 22
Section H: Supervision, Training, and Teaching 22
Introduction ...
CSWE 2015 EPAS Core Competencies and Practice Behavior ExaMargenePurnell14
CSWE 2015 EPAS Core Competencies and Practice Behavior Examples in This Text
Competency Chapter
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior Ethical and Professional
Behavior
Behaviors:
Make ethical decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant
laws and regulations, models for ethical decision making, ethical conduct of research, and
additional codes of ethics as appropriate to context
9, 14
Use reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in
practice situations
2, 8, 12
Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior; appearance; and oral, written, and
electronic communication
14
Use technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice outcomes
Use supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior 13
Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice Diversity and Difference
in Practice
Behaviors:
Apply and communicate understanding of the importance of diversity and difference in
shaping life experiences in practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels
2, 3, 10, 11, 12
Present themselves as learners and engage clients and constituencies as experts of their own
experiences
2
Apply self-awareness and self-regulation to manage the influence of personal biases and
values in working with diverse clients and constituencies
3, 6, 7
Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic,
and Environmental Justice
Human Rights and Justice
Behaviors:
Apply their understanding of social, economic, and environmental justice to advocate for
human rights at the individual and system levels
2, 6, 9
Engage in practices that advance social, economic, and environmental justice 1
Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research
and Research-informed Practice
Research-informed
Practice (OR) Practice-
informed Research
Behaviors:
Use practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry and research 7
Apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods
and research findings
Use and translate research evidence to inform and improve practice, policy, and service delivery 4, 6
Adapted with the permission of Council on Social Work Education. Content also appears in margin callouts throughout the text.
A01_CROS7923_07_SE_FM.indd 1 13/10/16 7:05 PM
CSWE 2015 EPAS Core Competencies and Practice Behavior Examples in This Text
Competency Chapter
Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice Policy Practice
Behaviors:
Identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service
delivery, and access to social services
5, 6
Assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access to social
services
1, 8, 11, 14
Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human
rights and social, economic, and environmental justice
1
Competency 6: Engage with ...
c h a p t e r8 Professional Competence and TrainingIntroductioTawnaDelatorrejs
This chapter discusses the importance of professional competence for mental health professionals. It addresses the ongoing education and training required to maintain competence. Competence is assessed on a continuum and involves generalist versus specialist skills. Practitioners must accurately evaluate the scope of their own competence and refer clients to other professionals when an issue falls outside their abilities. Assessing competence involves both formative and summative evaluations during training and throughout one's career. Ongoing self-reflection, feedback from colleagues and clients, and continuing education are necessary to provide clients with ethical and competent services.
Psychometric certifications from BPS (ATU, TUA, TUP) E learning modePaulson Joseph
You can now earn the No1 Psychometric certification from BPS (ATU, TUA, TUP) E learning mode from the comfort of your home/office at an affordable investment
ACA Code Of Ethics As Approved By The ACA Governing Council AMERICAN COUNSELI...Amanda Summers
This document is the 2014 American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics. It contains nine sections that outline ethical standards and responsibilities for counselors in areas such as the counseling relationship, confidentiality, professional responsibility, relationships with other professionals, evaluation and assessment, supervision and training, research and publication, distance counseling and technology, and resolving ethical issues. The purpose of the code is to provide guidance for ethical counseling practice, identify relevant ethical considerations, enable ACA to clarify member responsibilities, serve as an ethical guide for counselors, support ACA's mission, and serve as the basis for processing ethics complaints.
· EXAMPLE PROVIDED BelowEssential Components of Role DelineatLesleyWhitesidefv
· EXAMPLE PROVIDED Below:
Essential Components of Role Delineation
Examples /Supporting Evidence
Role Delineation based on NP Competencies
Narrative format plus evidence is required
1. Management of Patient Health/Illness Status
Reflections on class lectures, discussions, clinical experiences, readings, assignments
2. NP-Pt Relationship
Reflections on class lectures, discussions, clinical experiences readings, assignments
3. Teaching-Coaching Function
Sample of outline of teaching rounds, poster, in-service etc
4. Professional Role
May be evident in C-V, ,Proof of attendance at BON meeting
5. Negotiating HC Delivery Systems
Attendance at Lambda Chi Meeting, Pri-Med, CMS seminar
6. Monitoring/ Ensuring Quality of HC
Sample of peer reviews, quality improvement activities, Magnet offerings
7. Cultural Competence
Article citation, Web References
· Management of Patient health/Illness Status: As a Family Nurse Practitioner I will use ethical decision making to elicit a comprehensive health history, perform a comprehensive physical examination, order diagnostic test when appropriate, formulate a list of differential diagnoses, verify diagnoses based on findings, determine appropriate pharmacological, behavioral and other non-pharmacological treatment modalities, analyze risk/benefit ratios to design and develop personalized plans of care, and evaluate patient outcomes, modifying the plan as indicated.
· NP-Pt relationship: As a FNP I will work with my patients to create a tailored plan of care. I will respect the autonomy of my patients and I will educate them so they can make informed decisions regarding their health. I will be their advocate. I will abide by the ethical principles of beneficence, non-malfeasance, justice, veracity and autonomy. I will strive to create an environment where they can feel accepted and are able to express their concerns openly. I will address my patients holistically and will be cognizant of the key role that mental health plays in our overall well-being.
· Teaching Coaching Function: As a FNP I will go above and beyond to make sure my patients understand the information regarding their health status, their treatment options and the expected outcome of each treatment or no treatment. On each patient encounter, I will look for the opportunity to teach them about primary, secondary and tertiary prevention, including but not limited to, screening and educating about disease modifying risk factors, instructing on actions that can be taken to improve outcomes of diseases, and available rehabilitation options when appropriate.
· Professional Role: As a FNP I will keep my practice current and provide evidence-based interventions to my patients. I will be an active participant in my professional organizations, read professional journals and attend local and/or national conferences.
· Negotiating Health Care Delivery Systems: As a FNP I will maintain records that reflect diagnostic and therapeutic reasoning, and ...
· Example provided below essential components of role delineatSANSKAR20
This document discusses potential systemic bias in federal performance evaluations based on employee grade level. It examines performance ratings from three federal agencies to see if higher-grade employees are more likely to receive above-average ratings than lower-grade employees, contradicting the goal of evaluating employees solely based on performance. The findings suggest such a bias may exist, challenging the fairness of performance evaluation systems and their ability to properly support performance management.
This document provides an introduction to the pre-recruitment qualification study text for life insurance agents in India. It discusses the goals of developing professionalism and ethical standards among agents. It emphasizes the importance of agents prioritizing customer needs and interests. The study text aims to help agents attain the necessary knowledge, skills, and understanding to be licensed and provide expert advice to clients. It covers topics like insurance, products, claims, regulations, and ethics. It stresses the need for a structured advice process involving fact-finding, needs assessment, and recommendations. It also acknowledges the support of industry organizations in developing the material and wishes students the best in their studies and future careers.
The rapid expansion of the life insurance profession in India over recent years has delivered many benefits. It has
enabled families and individuals to protect themselves against some of life’s most serious risks, and to plan for their
financial security in retirement.
However, the sector does not have an unblemished record. There have been high profile situations where, frankly, the
consumer interest has been a second-tier priority. The task of the IRDA, as Regulator, is to promote and protect the
interests of policyholders.
The future success of the life insurance profession depends, above all, upon the knowledge and integrity of the people
who advise customers – and are their first, and most important, point of contact. At the IRDA, our goal is to see life
insurers increasingly able to attract, motivate and retain outstanding people, committed to providing a ‘needs-based’
approach to financial advice.
This new coursebook, and the revised qualification that agents now sit, is a vital part of our strategy. We have developed
a syllabus that is challenging in its scope and depth. It does not simply encourage agents to memorise facts and
figures. This is important, but insufficient. It also tests their understanding of learning, and ability to apply it in a wide
range of practical real-life situations.
I am grateful to the Chartered Insurance Institute for their extensive support for this work. We have benefitted greatly
from their experience in other markets. I am also thankful to many other industry practitioners who have given their time
and expertise to develop this material.
Above all, I acknowledge you, the aspiring professional, for embarking on this journey, and taking seriously the need
for professional study. Without you, there would be no future for this important marketplace. I trust you will find this
coursebook of great value for your studies, and send my best wishes for your future as a life agent.
The document discusses various methods for internal selection, including initial assessment methods like skills inventories, peer assessments, and self-assessments. It also covers substantive assessment methods such as using seniority and experience, job knowledge tests, performance appraisals, promotability ratings, and assessment centers. Assessment centers involve exercises and evaluations by trained assessors over multiple days. The document evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of the different internal selection methods.
This document outlines the recruitment policy and procedures of the University of Derby. It aims to recruit staff with the necessary skills to fulfill the university's objectives in a fair and effective manner consistent with equality and diversity policies. The key steps of the recruitment process include justification for recruitment, filling the vacancy, advertising, candidate selection including shortlisting and interviews, making an appointment offer, maintaining confidentiality, and monitoring equality and diversity statistics. Interview panels must consider all candidates equally and document their selection process.
Personal Finance Professional Ethics & Standards of Practice - A Professional...milfamln
This webinar covers a high level introduction to the subject of ethics as a primer for understanding the basics of ethics (for those who may not have had any previous formal education or training in ethics). This will help to serve as a framework for approaching the discussion of case studies. A number of brief case studies will be presented, and participants will be given an opportunity to respond in text to questions posed about each case study, including how they might respond in these situations. We will then consider and discuss the case study scenario and our various responses.
Patricia Singh has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, working for Florida Blue in various roles helping providers and customers. She has expertise in claims processing, authorizations, and customer service. Her experience also includes medical document scanning and home healthcare coordination. She is proficient in various healthcare software systems and seeks to continue sharing her knowledge and establishing career goals in educating and motivating others.
Professional standards v4 1 for assessors guild membershipThe Assessors Guild
The document outlines the membership types and professional standards of the Assessors Guild. It describes three membership types - Registered Practitioner, Registered Advanced Practitioner, and Ambassador Fellow. Registered Practitioners and Registered Advanced Practitioners must meet various professional standards related to professional knowledge, practice, conduct, and for Advanced Practitioners, leadership. The standards cover areas like maintaining subject matter expertise, applying research-based assessment practices, evaluating assessment quality, and conducting assessments fairly and without bias.
These are slides from a webinar from APA's Online Academy series. (http://apaonlineacademy.bizvision.com/)
Conducting psychological assessments can be one of the most ethically challenging areas of practice. Providing evaluations that are accurate, useful and consistent with the latest advances in research and theory are only a few of these challenges. This workshop will review several ethical issues of concern that graduate students who are engaged in assessment need to be attentive to. The ethical issues to be covered include informed consent, multicultural considerations, release of test data, third party requests for services, and assessment in the digital age. The workshop will be useful for identifying ethical pitfalls and for ensuring that diagnosis, and assessment are as valid and useful as possible for both clinicians and clients.
This document outlines an assignment submitted by a student for their IOP3702 module. It includes an introduction to industrial psychology, responses to four questions, and a conclusion. Specifically, it discusses the concepts of fairness in decision making, principles of procedural fairness, criteria for selecting an "employee of the month", and the five-step empirical research process distinguishing between qualitative and quantitative research methods.
This document discusses the 5S methodology, which is a method for organizing and standardizing a workplace. It consists of five steps: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. The document provides details on how to implement each step, such as removing unneeded items, labeling storage areas, cleaning regularly, creating standards and checklists, and sustaining the system through ongoing audits. It also discusses benefits like improved safety, efficiency and productivity. Examples are given of applying 5S principles in construction activities like organizing tools and materials and cleaning the work site.
Psychometric certifications from BPS (ATU, TUA, TUP) E learning modePaulson Joseph
You can now earn the No1 Psychometric certification from BPS (ATU, TUA, TUP) E learning mode from the comfort of your home/office at an affordable investment
ACA Code Of Ethics As Approved By The ACA Governing Council AMERICAN COUNSELI...Amanda Summers
This document is the 2014 American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics. It contains nine sections that outline ethical standards and responsibilities for counselors in areas such as the counseling relationship, confidentiality, professional responsibility, relationships with other professionals, evaluation and assessment, supervision and training, research and publication, distance counseling and technology, and resolving ethical issues. The purpose of the code is to provide guidance for ethical counseling practice, identify relevant ethical considerations, enable ACA to clarify member responsibilities, serve as an ethical guide for counselors, support ACA's mission, and serve as the basis for processing ethics complaints.
· EXAMPLE PROVIDED BelowEssential Components of Role DelineatLesleyWhitesidefv
· EXAMPLE PROVIDED Below:
Essential Components of Role Delineation
Examples /Supporting Evidence
Role Delineation based on NP Competencies
Narrative format plus evidence is required
1. Management of Patient Health/Illness Status
Reflections on class lectures, discussions, clinical experiences, readings, assignments
2. NP-Pt Relationship
Reflections on class lectures, discussions, clinical experiences readings, assignments
3. Teaching-Coaching Function
Sample of outline of teaching rounds, poster, in-service etc
4. Professional Role
May be evident in C-V, ,Proof of attendance at BON meeting
5. Negotiating HC Delivery Systems
Attendance at Lambda Chi Meeting, Pri-Med, CMS seminar
6. Monitoring/ Ensuring Quality of HC
Sample of peer reviews, quality improvement activities, Magnet offerings
7. Cultural Competence
Article citation, Web References
· Management of Patient health/Illness Status: As a Family Nurse Practitioner I will use ethical decision making to elicit a comprehensive health history, perform a comprehensive physical examination, order diagnostic test when appropriate, formulate a list of differential diagnoses, verify diagnoses based on findings, determine appropriate pharmacological, behavioral and other non-pharmacological treatment modalities, analyze risk/benefit ratios to design and develop personalized plans of care, and evaluate patient outcomes, modifying the plan as indicated.
· NP-Pt relationship: As a FNP I will work with my patients to create a tailored plan of care. I will respect the autonomy of my patients and I will educate them so they can make informed decisions regarding their health. I will be their advocate. I will abide by the ethical principles of beneficence, non-malfeasance, justice, veracity and autonomy. I will strive to create an environment where they can feel accepted and are able to express their concerns openly. I will address my patients holistically and will be cognizant of the key role that mental health plays in our overall well-being.
· Teaching Coaching Function: As a FNP I will go above and beyond to make sure my patients understand the information regarding their health status, their treatment options and the expected outcome of each treatment or no treatment. On each patient encounter, I will look for the opportunity to teach them about primary, secondary and tertiary prevention, including but not limited to, screening and educating about disease modifying risk factors, instructing on actions that can be taken to improve outcomes of diseases, and available rehabilitation options when appropriate.
· Professional Role: As a FNP I will keep my practice current and provide evidence-based interventions to my patients. I will be an active participant in my professional organizations, read professional journals and attend local and/or national conferences.
· Negotiating Health Care Delivery Systems: As a FNP I will maintain records that reflect diagnostic and therapeutic reasoning, and ...
· Example provided below essential components of role delineatSANSKAR20
This document discusses potential systemic bias in federal performance evaluations based on employee grade level. It examines performance ratings from three federal agencies to see if higher-grade employees are more likely to receive above-average ratings than lower-grade employees, contradicting the goal of evaluating employees solely based on performance. The findings suggest such a bias may exist, challenging the fairness of performance evaluation systems and their ability to properly support performance management.
This document provides an introduction to the pre-recruitment qualification study text for life insurance agents in India. It discusses the goals of developing professionalism and ethical standards among agents. It emphasizes the importance of agents prioritizing customer needs and interests. The study text aims to help agents attain the necessary knowledge, skills, and understanding to be licensed and provide expert advice to clients. It covers topics like insurance, products, claims, regulations, and ethics. It stresses the need for a structured advice process involving fact-finding, needs assessment, and recommendations. It also acknowledges the support of industry organizations in developing the material and wishes students the best in their studies and future careers.
The rapid expansion of the life insurance profession in India over recent years has delivered many benefits. It has
enabled families and individuals to protect themselves against some of life’s most serious risks, and to plan for their
financial security in retirement.
However, the sector does not have an unblemished record. There have been high profile situations where, frankly, the
consumer interest has been a second-tier priority. The task of the IRDA, as Regulator, is to promote and protect the
interests of policyholders.
The future success of the life insurance profession depends, above all, upon the knowledge and integrity of the people
who advise customers – and are their first, and most important, point of contact. At the IRDA, our goal is to see life
insurers increasingly able to attract, motivate and retain outstanding people, committed to providing a ‘needs-based’
approach to financial advice.
This new coursebook, and the revised qualification that agents now sit, is a vital part of our strategy. We have developed
a syllabus that is challenging in its scope and depth. It does not simply encourage agents to memorise facts and
figures. This is important, but insufficient. It also tests their understanding of learning, and ability to apply it in a wide
range of practical real-life situations.
I am grateful to the Chartered Insurance Institute for their extensive support for this work. We have benefitted greatly
from their experience in other markets. I am also thankful to many other industry practitioners who have given their time
and expertise to develop this material.
Above all, I acknowledge you, the aspiring professional, for embarking on this journey, and taking seriously the need
for professional study. Without you, there would be no future for this important marketplace. I trust you will find this
coursebook of great value for your studies, and send my best wishes for your future as a life agent.
The document discusses various methods for internal selection, including initial assessment methods like skills inventories, peer assessments, and self-assessments. It also covers substantive assessment methods such as using seniority and experience, job knowledge tests, performance appraisals, promotability ratings, and assessment centers. Assessment centers involve exercises and evaluations by trained assessors over multiple days. The document evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of the different internal selection methods.
This document outlines the recruitment policy and procedures of the University of Derby. It aims to recruit staff with the necessary skills to fulfill the university's objectives in a fair and effective manner consistent with equality and diversity policies. The key steps of the recruitment process include justification for recruitment, filling the vacancy, advertising, candidate selection including shortlisting and interviews, making an appointment offer, maintaining confidentiality, and monitoring equality and diversity statistics. Interview panels must consider all candidates equally and document their selection process.
Personal Finance Professional Ethics & Standards of Practice - A Professional...milfamln
This webinar covers a high level introduction to the subject of ethics as a primer for understanding the basics of ethics (for those who may not have had any previous formal education or training in ethics). This will help to serve as a framework for approaching the discussion of case studies. A number of brief case studies will be presented, and participants will be given an opportunity to respond in text to questions posed about each case study, including how they might respond in these situations. We will then consider and discuss the case study scenario and our various responses.
Patricia Singh has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, working for Florida Blue in various roles helping providers and customers. She has expertise in claims processing, authorizations, and customer service. Her experience also includes medical document scanning and home healthcare coordination. She is proficient in various healthcare software systems and seeks to continue sharing her knowledge and establishing career goals in educating and motivating others.
Professional standards v4 1 for assessors guild membershipThe Assessors Guild
The document outlines the membership types and professional standards of the Assessors Guild. It describes three membership types - Registered Practitioner, Registered Advanced Practitioner, and Ambassador Fellow. Registered Practitioners and Registered Advanced Practitioners must meet various professional standards related to professional knowledge, practice, conduct, and for Advanced Practitioners, leadership. The standards cover areas like maintaining subject matter expertise, applying research-based assessment practices, evaluating assessment quality, and conducting assessments fairly and without bias.
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Conducting psychological assessments can be one of the most ethically challenging areas of practice. Providing evaluations that are accurate, useful and consistent with the latest advances in research and theory are only a few of these challenges. This workshop will review several ethical issues of concern that graduate students who are engaged in assessment need to be attentive to. The ethical issues to be covered include informed consent, multicultural considerations, release of test data, third party requests for services, and assessment in the digital age. The workshop will be useful for identifying ethical pitfalls and for ensuring that diagnosis, and assessment are as valid and useful as possible for both clinicians and clients.
This document outlines an assignment submitted by a student for their IOP3702 module. It includes an introduction to industrial psychology, responses to four questions, and a conclusion. Specifically, it discusses the concepts of fairness in decision making, principles of procedural fairness, criteria for selecting an "employee of the month", and the five-step empirical research process distinguishing between qualitative and quantitative research methods.
This document discusses the 5S methodology, which is a method for organizing and standardizing a workplace. It consists of five steps: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. The document provides details on how to implement each step, such as removing unneeded items, labeling storage areas, cleaning regularly, creating standards and checklists, and sustaining the system through ongoing audits. It also discusses benefits like improved safety, efficiency and productivity. Examples are given of applying 5S principles in construction activities like organizing tools and materials and cleaning the work site.
This document provides an overview of PL/SQL and embedded SQL. It outlines the key components of PL/SQL including blocks, procedures, cursors, functions, and triggers. It also provides examples of how to write PL/SQL code for these different components. Additionally, it demonstrates how to embed SQL statements in a Java program using JDBC. The document concludes by reminding students to use the course website and provides details on the first assignment.
LCA_-_of_concrete_with_construction_and_Demo_waste.pdfSemra D.
This document discusses a study that uses life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate the environmental impacts of using recycled construction and demolition waste (CDW) in concrete production. The study assesses multiple concrete mixture scenarios that incorporate different amounts of recycled aggregates from CDW. For each scenario, the LCA examines all stages from material extraction and processing, to transportation, concrete production, construction use, and waste disposal. The goal is to identify the most sustainable scenarios and recycling processes by comparing the environmental impacts across scenarios as calculated using LCA software. Inventory data on material and energy inputs/outputs is provided for natural aggregates, concrete, CDW treatment, and transportation.
4D_BIM_for_Construction_Planning_and_Environmental.pdfSemra D.
This document discusses using 4D modeling programs for construction planning and environmental planning. It proposes a simplified 4D modeling system using BIM technology to optimize the construction process. A 4D model links a 3D model with a schedule in real time, allowing factors like resources and equipment to be accounted for. This visualization of the construction process can help identify issues and reduce project time and costs compared to traditional methods.
Chicago Elite Construction Company has an organizational chart with the President, John Davis, at the top. There are Vice Presidents who oversee various departments including Accounting, Business Development & Estimating, Procurement & Contracting, Project Management, Human Resources, and Health & Safety. Each department has Directors who manage sub-departments focused on specific areas like Commercial Accounts, Cost Estimating, Materials Procurement, and Commercial Projects.
This document discusses values and ethics. It defines values as ideas and beliefs that guide our actions and identities. Different types of values are explored, including moral, aesthetic, and performance values. The document also discusses intrinsic versus instrumental values. A values checklist is provided for self-reflection. Guidance is offered on connecting values to college success, participating honorably in academics, and handling challenges to one's values. The relationship between morality and ethics is briefly examined.
This document discusses using building information modeling (BIM) to optimize the cost of seismic resilience for existing buildings. It outlines four main steps: 1) developing the architectural and structural BIM models of the existing building, 2) performing structural analysis using the BIM model, 3) estimating damage costs based on component quantities and potential physical damages, and 4) assessing environmental impacts through a life cycle assessment using the BIM model.
ACEP Magazine edition 4th launched on 05.06.2024Rahul
This document provides information about the third edition of the magazine "Sthapatya" published by the Association of Civil Engineers (Practicing) Aurangabad. It includes messages from current and past presidents of ACEP, memories and photos from past ACEP events, information on life time achievement awards given by ACEP, and a technical article on concrete maintenance, repairs and strengthening. The document highlights activities of ACEP and provides a technical educational article for members.
Literature Review Basics and Understanding Reference Management.pptxDr Ramhari Poudyal
Three-day training on academic research focuses on analytical tools at United Technical College, supported by the University Grant Commission, Nepal. 24-26 May 2024
DEEP LEARNING FOR SMART GRID INTRUSION DETECTION: A HYBRID CNN-LSTM-BASED MODELgerogepatton
As digital technology becomes more deeply embedded in power systems, protecting the communication
networks of Smart Grids (SG) has emerged as a critical concern. Distributed Network Protocol 3 (DNP3)
represents a multi-tiered application layer protocol extensively utilized in Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA)-based smart grids to facilitate real-time data gathering and control functionalities.
Robust Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) are necessary for early threat detection and mitigation because
of the interconnection of these networks, which makes them vulnerable to a variety of cyberattacks. To
solve this issue, this paper develops a hybrid Deep Learning (DL) model specifically designed for intrusion
detection in smart grids. The proposed approach is a combination of the Convolutional Neural Network
(CNN) and the Long-Short-Term Memory algorithms (LSTM). We employed a recent intrusion detection
dataset (DNP3), which focuses on unauthorized commands and Denial of Service (DoS) cyberattacks, to
train and test our model. The results of our experiments show that our CNN-LSTM method is much better
at finding smart grid intrusions than other deep learning algorithms used for classification. In addition,
our proposed approach improves accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score, achieving a high detection
accuracy rate of 99.50%.
6th International Conference on Machine Learning & Applications (CMLA 2024)ClaraZara1
6th International Conference on Machine Learning & Applications (CMLA 2024) will provide an excellent international forum for sharing knowledge and results in theory, methodology and applications of on Machine Learning & Applications.
Low power architecture of logic gates using adiabatic techniquesnooriasukmaningtyas
The growing significance of portable systems to limit power consumption in ultra-large-scale-integration chips of very high density, has recently led to rapid and inventive progresses in low-power design. The most effective technique is adiabatic logic circuit design in energy-efficient hardware. This paper presents two adiabatic approaches for the design of low power circuits, modified positive feedback adiabatic logic (modified PFAL) and the other is direct current diode based positive feedback adiabatic logic (DC-DB PFAL). Logic gates are the preliminary components in any digital circuit design. By improving the performance of basic gates, one can improvise the whole system performance. In this paper proposed circuit design of the low power architecture of OR/NOR, AND/NAND, and XOR/XNOR gates are presented using the said approaches and their results are analyzed for powerdissipation, delay, power-delay-product and rise time and compared with the other adiabatic techniques along with the conventional complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) designs reported in the literature. It has been found that the designs with DC-DB PFAL technique outperform with the percentage improvement of 65% for NOR gate and 7% for NAND gate and 34% for XNOR gate over the modified PFAL techniques at 10 MHz respectively.
Introduction- e - waste – definition - sources of e-waste– hazardous substances in e-waste - effects of e-waste on environment and human health- need for e-waste management– e-waste handling rules - waste minimization techniques for managing e-waste – recycling of e-waste - disposal treatment methods of e- waste – mechanism of extraction of precious metal from leaching solution-global Scenario of E-waste – E-waste in India- case studies.
International Conference on NLP, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning an...gerogepatton
International Conference on NLP, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Applications (NLAIM 2024) offers a premier global platform for exchanging insights and findings in the theory, methodology, and applications of NLP, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and their applications. The conference seeks substantial contributions across all key domains of NLP, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and their practical applications, aiming to foster both theoretical advancements and real-world implementations. With a focus on facilitating collaboration between researchers and practitioners from academia and industry, the conference serves as a nexus for sharing the latest developments in the field.
CHINA’S GEO-ECONOMIC OUTREACH IN CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES AND FUTURE PROSPECTjpsjournal1
The rivalry between prominent international actors for dominance over Central Asia's hydrocarbon
reserves and the ancient silk trade route, along with China's diplomatic endeavours in the area, has been
referred to as the "New Great Game." This research centres on the power struggle, considering
geopolitical, geostrategic, and geoeconomic variables. Topics including trade, political hegemony, oil
politics, and conventional and nontraditional security are all explored and explained by the researcher.
Using Mackinder's Heartland, Spykman Rimland, and Hegemonic Stability theories, examines China's role
in Central Asia. This study adheres to the empirical epistemological method and has taken care of
objectivity. This study analyze primary and secondary research documents critically to elaborate role of
china’s geo economic outreach in central Asian countries and its future prospect. China is thriving in trade,
pipeline politics, and winning states, according to this study, thanks to important instruments like the
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the Belt and Road Economic Initiative. According to this study,
China is seeing significant success in commerce, pipeline politics, and gaining influence on other
governments. This success may be attributed to the effective utilisation of key tools such as the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation and the Belt and Road Economic Initiative.
A review on techniques and modelling methodologies used for checking electrom...nooriasukmaningtyas
The proper function of the integrated circuit (IC) in an inhibiting electromagnetic environment has always been a serious concern throughout the decades of revolution in the world of electronics, from disjunct devices to today’s integrated circuit technology, where billions of transistors are combined on a single chip. The automotive industry and smart vehicles in particular, are confronting design issues such as being prone to electromagnetic interference (EMI). Electronic control devices calculate incorrect outputs because of EMI and sensors give misleading values which can prove fatal in case of automotives. In this paper, the authors have non exhaustively tried to review research work concerned with the investigation of EMI in ICs and prediction of this EMI using various modelling methodologies and measurement setups.