module 5 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What does Section 3.3.1 of the CICA Code cover?
A: Professional competency and conduct, including accurate self-representation, working within boundaries of training, and maintaining/updating skills through CPD.
What are practitioners ethically required to do under Section 3.3.1?
A: Reflect their training and experience accurately, operate within their competence, and engage in CPD to stay current.
What does Section 3.3.2a state about client dignity?
A: Practitioners must respect client dignity, cultural values, and autonomy, and avoid prejudice or discrimination.
What does Section 3.3.2b say about confidentiality?
A: Confidentiality must be preserved; clients must be informed of its limits and give consent before disclosure.
What is meant by “scope of practice” in Section 3.3.2c?
A: Only provide services within one’s qualifications and refer clients when needs fall outside personal competence.
What should practitioners do if unable to help a client (Section 3.3.2c)?
A: Take professional responsibility and make appropriate referrals.
How should career counsellors handle conflicts of interest (3.3.3)?
A: Avoid dual relationships and situations that impair objectivity or client welfare.
What is the responsibility to other professionals under 3.3.3?
A: Respect colleagues, collaborate ethically, and contribute to ethical service development.
What is a fundamental ethical principle regarding client information?
A: Treat client information as owned by the client and held in trust by the counsellor.
What are the three pillars of ethical client care?
A: Respecting individual differences, maintaining confidentiality, and offering only competent services.
What is required when ethical obligations clash with workplace demands?
A: Follow the Code of Ethics and seek resolution aligned with ethical principles (Section 3.3.3).
What ethical responsibilities extend beyond the client?
A: Counsellors must act responsibly toward society and consider the broader impact of their behaviour.
Why is supervision important for career counsellors?
A: To navigate ambiguous or complex ethical issues not clearly addressed in codes.
What online practices are covered under NCDA (2015) ethics (Section F)?
A: Ethical delivery of career info, online job searches, and interactive career counselling.
What additional ethical responsibility does NCDA (2015) highlight?
A: Advocacy for clients and promoting social justice.
In an ethical dilemma, what should a career counsellor rely on?
A: The Code of Ethics, ethical decision-making frameworks, and professional supervision.
