CRC Code Of Ethics Questions And
Answers.
Unethical Behaviors -
\1. Sexual relations with present or former clients
2. Violation of confidentiality
3. Negligent or incompetent practice
4.. Abandoning a client
5. Practicing beyond one's area of professional competence
6. Imposing one's values upon a client
7. Deliberately creating dependency in a client
8. Misrepresenting professional credentials, training, experience or expertise
9. Entering into a professional relationship when a significant conflict of interest exits
10. Charging excessively high fees
First step in resolving ethical dilemmas -
\Look at applicable professional code to see what it states about the situation
Second step in resolving ethical dilemmas -
\Obtain consultation from a colleague
Third step in resolving ethical dilemmas -
\Think about the situation in relation to the ethical principles
Ethical principles -
\1. Beneficence
2. Nonmaleficence
3. Autonomy
4. Justice
5. Fidelity
6. Veracity
Beneficence -
\Promote the greatest good or benefit for the client
Nonmaleficence -
\Do no harm to client
Autonomy -
\Promote greatest independence and freedom of choice for the client
Justice -
\Do what is fair and proper for the client
, Fidelity -
\Keeping promises and commitments to the client
Veracity -
\Being honest with the client
Basic objectives of code -
\1. Promote public welfare by specifying ethical behavior expected of rehabilitation
counselors
2. Establish principles that guide ethical behavior of rehabilitation counselors
3. Serve as an ethical guide to assist RC's in constructing a professional course of
action that best serves those utilizing RC services
4. Basis for the processing of alleged Code violations by certified RC's
Definition of Rehabilitation Counseling -
\A systematic process which assists persons with physical, mental, developmental,
cognitive and emotional disabilities to achieve their personal, career and independent
living goals in the most integrated setting possible through the application of the
counseling process
Specific techniques and modalities utilized within the RC process -
\1. Assessment and Appraisal
2. Diagnosis and treatment planning
3. Career (vocational) counseling
4. Individual and group counseling treatment interventions focused on facilitating
adjustments to the medical and psychosocial impact of disability
5. Case management, referral, and service coordination
6. Program evaluation and research
7. Interventions to remove environmental, employment, and attitudinal barriers
8. Consultation services among multiple parties and regulatory systems
9. Job analysis, job development, and placement services, including assistance with
employment and job accommodations
10. Provision of consultation about and access to rehabilitation technology
Primary values that serve as a foundation for the Code -
\1. Respecting human rights and dignity
2. Ensuring the integrity of all professional relationships
3. Acting to alleviate personal distress and suffering
4. Enhancing the quality of professional knowledge and its application to increase
professional and personal effectiveness
5. Promoting empowerment through self-advocacy and self-determination
6. Appreciating the diversity of human experience and appreciating culture
7. Emphasizing client strengths versus deficits
8. Serving individuals holistically
9. Advocating for the fair and adequate provision of services
Answers.
Unethical Behaviors -
\1. Sexual relations with present or former clients
2. Violation of confidentiality
3. Negligent or incompetent practice
4.. Abandoning a client
5. Practicing beyond one's area of professional competence
6. Imposing one's values upon a client
7. Deliberately creating dependency in a client
8. Misrepresenting professional credentials, training, experience or expertise
9. Entering into a professional relationship when a significant conflict of interest exits
10. Charging excessively high fees
First step in resolving ethical dilemmas -
\Look at applicable professional code to see what it states about the situation
Second step in resolving ethical dilemmas -
\Obtain consultation from a colleague
Third step in resolving ethical dilemmas -
\Think about the situation in relation to the ethical principles
Ethical principles -
\1. Beneficence
2. Nonmaleficence
3. Autonomy
4. Justice
5. Fidelity
6. Veracity
Beneficence -
\Promote the greatest good or benefit for the client
Nonmaleficence -
\Do no harm to client
Autonomy -
\Promote greatest independence and freedom of choice for the client
Justice -
\Do what is fair and proper for the client
, Fidelity -
\Keeping promises and commitments to the client
Veracity -
\Being honest with the client
Basic objectives of code -
\1. Promote public welfare by specifying ethical behavior expected of rehabilitation
counselors
2. Establish principles that guide ethical behavior of rehabilitation counselors
3. Serve as an ethical guide to assist RC's in constructing a professional course of
action that best serves those utilizing RC services
4. Basis for the processing of alleged Code violations by certified RC's
Definition of Rehabilitation Counseling -
\A systematic process which assists persons with physical, mental, developmental,
cognitive and emotional disabilities to achieve their personal, career and independent
living goals in the most integrated setting possible through the application of the
counseling process
Specific techniques and modalities utilized within the RC process -
\1. Assessment and Appraisal
2. Diagnosis and treatment planning
3. Career (vocational) counseling
4. Individual and group counseling treatment interventions focused on facilitating
adjustments to the medical and psychosocial impact of disability
5. Case management, referral, and service coordination
6. Program evaluation and research
7. Interventions to remove environmental, employment, and attitudinal barriers
8. Consultation services among multiple parties and regulatory systems
9. Job analysis, job development, and placement services, including assistance with
employment and job accommodations
10. Provision of consultation about and access to rehabilitation technology
Primary values that serve as a foundation for the Code -
\1. Respecting human rights and dignity
2. Ensuring the integrity of all professional relationships
3. Acting to alleviate personal distress and suffering
4. Enhancing the quality of professional knowledge and its application to increase
professional and personal effectiveness
5. Promoting empowerment through self-advocacy and self-determination
6. Appreciating the diversity of human experience and appreciating culture
7. Emphasizing client strengths versus deficits
8. Serving individuals holistically
9. Advocating for the fair and adequate provision of services
