Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Section 17-6-2 - Purpose, Scope, Responsibility, Violations, and Aids to Interpretation2.1. The purpose of the rules within this Code of Conduct constitutes the standards against which the required professional conduct of a psychologist or school psychologist is measured.2.2. The scope of the psychologist shall be governed by this Code of Conduct whenever providing psychological services in any context. This Code shall not supersede state or federal statutes. This Code shall apply to the conduct of all licensees and applicants, including the applicant's conduct during the period of education, training, supervision, and employment which is required for licensure. The terms "Psychologist" and "School Psychologist," as used within this Code, shall be interpreted accordingly.2.3. The psychologist shall be responsible for his/her own professional decisions and professional actions.2.4. A violation of this Code of Conduct constitutes unprofessional conduct and is sufficient reason for disciplinary action or denial of either original licensure or reinstatement of licensure.2.5. Ethics codes and standards for providers promulgated by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), the American Psychological Association, and other relevant professional groups shall be used as an aid in resolving ambiguities which may arise in the interpretation of this Code of Conduct, except that this Code of Conduct shall prevail whenever any conflict exists between this Code and any professional association standard.