Ala. Admin. Code r. 870-X-6-.01 - Preamble
(1) The preservation of the
highest standards of integrity and ethical principles is vital to the responsible
discharge of obligations in the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology.
This Code of Ethics sets forth the fundamental principles and rules considered essential
to this purpose. Every individual who is licensed by the Board, registered for CFY, or
registered as an assistant shall abide by this Code of Ethics. Any action that violates
the spirit and purpose of this Code shall be considered unethical. Failure to specify any
particular responsibility or practice in this Code of Ethics shall not be construed as
denial of the existence of such responsibilities or practices.
(2) The fundamentals of ethical conduct are described
by Principles of Ethics and by Rules of Ethics as they relate to the responsibility to
persons served, to the public and to the professions of speech-language pathology and
audiology.
(a) Principles of Ethics, aspirational and
inspirational in nature, form the underlying moral basis for the Code of Ethics.
Individuals shall observe these principles as affirmative obligations under all
conditions of professional activity.
(b)
Rules of Ethics are specific statements of minimally acceptable professional conduct or
of prohibitions and are applicable to all individuals.
Author: David Savage
Notes
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, ยงยง 34-28A-1, et seq.
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