Ala. Admin. Code r. 870-X-6-.01

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 10, July 31, 2024

Section 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

Ala. Admin. Code r. 870-X-6-.01

Filed September 20, 1982. Amended: Filed December 12, 1988. Amended: Filed February 11, 1994; effective March 18, 1994. Amended: Filed August 29, 1997; effective October 3, 1997.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-28A-1, etseq.