PCB Ethics & Professional Conduct Flashcards
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Scope of practice in PCB refers to:
Answer: The range of services a professional is qualified and credentialed to provide
Scope of practice defines the boundaries of competent, authorized professional activity based on education, training, and credentialing.
When a PCB professional experiences burnout, the most ethical response is to:
Answer: Seek supervision, self-care, or adjusted caseload to maintain competent practice
Self-care is an ethical obligation because burnout impairs competence and ultimately harms clients if unaddressed.
In PCB ethics, the principle of justice primarily requires professionals to:
Answer: Ensure fair and equitable distribution of services and resources
Justice as an ethical principle obligates professionals to advocate for fair access, equitable treatment, and nondiscrimination in service delivery.
Which documentation practice is most consistent with PCB ethical standards?
Answer: Writing objective, accurate records that reflect actual services provided
Ethical documentation must be accurate, timely, and objective to ensure continuity of care and professional accountability.
A PCB professional who practices beyond their area of training and competence is violating the ethical principle of:
Answer: Competence
Competence requires professionals to provide services only within the boundaries of their education, training, supervised experience, and credentials.
When terminating services with a client, a PCB professional should:
Answer: Provide adequate notice, a summary of progress, and referrals as needed
Ethical termination involves planned transition, client preparation, documentation of progress, and referral resources to prevent abandonment.