PAP Code of Ethics requires the application of knowledge and with acting in the best interests of persons conduct

in the best interests of persons conduct its affairs in ways that are ethical and
skills that are appropriate for the situation and and peoples. consistent with the promotion of the well-
General Principles the social & cultural context being of society and all its members
Related Values:
I. Respect for the Dignity of Persons and requires adequate self-knowledge of how promote the highest ethical ideals in the
Peoples one’s values, experiences, culture, and social honest, truthful and prudent, open and scientific, professional, and educational
context might influence one’s actions and accurate communications activities of its members
recognizes the inherent worth of all human
interpretations
beings, regardless of perceived or real avoiding incomplete disclosure of adequately train and supervise its members in
differences in social status, ethnic origin, Related Values: information unless complete disclosure their ethical responsibilities and required
gender, capacities, or other characteristics is culturally inappropriate, or violates competencies
active concern for well-being in the delivery of confidentiality, or carries the potential to do
it means that all human beings are worthy of psychological services serious harm develop its ethical awareness and sensitivity,
equal moral consideration and to be as self-correcting as possible
do no harm maximizing impartiality and minimizing biases
Related Values: Note:
maximizing benefits and minimizing potential not exploiting persons or peoples for personal,
respect for the unique worth and inherent harm professional, or financial gain CONTRIBUTING to the BODY OF
dignity KNOWLEDGE (research)
correcting or offsetting harmful effects that avoiding conflicts of interests and declaring
respect for diversity among persons and have occurred as a result of their activities them when they cannot be avoided or are
peoples inappropriate to avoid General Ethical Standards and
developing and maintaining competence Procedures
respect for customs and beliefs of cultures, Note:
limited only when a custom or belief seriously self-knowledge I. Resolving Ethical Issues
contravenes this principle or causes serious Being HONEST sa mga reports na gagawin
harm to their well-being respect for the ability of clients to make mo. Iwasan ang MULTIPLE A. Misuse of the Psychology
decisions for themselves and to care for RELATIONSHIP. Professional’s Works
free and informed consent themselves and each other
If may conflict, DECLARE them! take appropriate and reasonable steps to
privacy for individuals, families, groups, and Note: correct or minimize the effects of misuse or
communities misrepresentation of our work
Every decision and actions that we wiil do, IV. Professional and Scientific
protection of confidentiality dapat it is for the BENEFIT and DOING NO Responsibilities to Society B. Conflicts between Ethics and Law,
HARM. (beneficence and non Regulations or other Governing legal
fairness and justice in treatment maleficence) responsibilities include contributing to the Authority
knowledge about human behavior and to
respect for the environment
persons’ understanding of themselves and when the Code of Ethics is in conflict with the
III. Integrity law, the first step is to resolve the
Note: others
conflicts while being committed to the
based on honesty, and o truthful, open and
In short, we need to respect human beings Related Values: COE
accurate communications
and protect their dignity REGARDLESS
increase scientific and professional knowledge • if conflicts cannot be resolved, we
kung saan sila ethnicity or culture nagmula. recognizing, monitoring, and managing
in ways that allow the promotion of the well- adhere to the law
potential biases, multiple relationships, and
being of society and all its members
other conflicts of interest that could result in C. Conflicts between Ethics and
II. Competent Caring for the Well-Being
harm and exploitation of persons or peoples use psychological knowledge for beneficial Organizational Demands
of Persons and Peoples
purposes and to protect such knowledge from
complete openness and disclosure of The Code is made known to the organization
involves working for the benefit of persons being misused, used incompetently, or made
information must be balanced with other by declaring our commitment and
and peoples and, above all, doing no harm useless
ethical considerations adherence to the Code when resolving
maximizing benefits, minimizing potential conflicts
monitoring and management are needed to
harm, and offsetting or correcting harm
ensure that self-interest does not interfere
 • LAW > ETHICS > H. Unfair Discrimination Against • HOWEVER, we immediately or ipasa sa ibang COMPETENT na
ORGANIZATION Complainants and Respondents discontinue said services as assessor kesa sa ituloy mo.
soon as the emergency has ended,
D. Informal Resolution of Ethical do not discriminate against complainants and and ensure appropriate competent 2. We shall become aware of personal
Violations respondents of ethical complaints by denying services are made available problems that may interfere with our work
them opportunities and take appropriate measures, such as
resolve issues of another practitioner violating C. Maintaining Competence obtaining professional consultation or
the Code through informal means by • this does not rule out taking assistance, and determine whether we should
bringing it to the attention of the appropriate actions based on regularly engaging in Continuing Professional limit, suspend, or terminate these work-
concerned professional outcomes of proceedings Development (CPD) activities to ensure our related duties
services remain relevant and applicable
- INFORMAL WAY MUNA II. COMPETENCIES 3. Foremost ethical obligation → take care of
- Approach muna natin siya and • accumulation of CPD points is our own health and well-being so that we
pagsabihan. A. Boundaries of Competence necessary for renewal of license as can continue rendering competent service to
provided in RA 10912 or others.
E. Reporting Ethical Violations 1. As specified in RA 10029, only licensed
Continuing Professional
and registered psychologists and
Development Act of 2016 III. HUMAN RELATIONS
if there is likely to have substantial harm, psychometricians are legally allowed to
we take further action to report the violation practice their profession D. Bases for Scientific and Professional A. Unfair Discrimination
to appropriate institutional authorities Judgments
2. We provide service within the we shall not discriminate against persons
this does not apply when it would violate boundaries of our competence → we base our work upon established on any basis
confidentiality rights or when we are called to education, training, supervised practicum, scientific and professional knowledge of
review the work of another psychology consultation, thorough study, or professional the discipline B. Sexual Harassment
practitioner whose professional conduct is in experience
question E. Delegation of Work to Others we do not engage in sexual harassment as
3. We make appropriate referrals when defined in RA 7877 or Philippine Anti-
• BE CAREFUL when it comes to our competencies are not sufficient to ensure in delegating work to others: Sexual Harassment Act
reporting possible COE violation. effective implementation of services
Baka may ma-leak na info ng • avoid delegating to persons who C. Other Harassment
patient • EXCEPT KAPAG NASA EMERGENCY have multiple relationships with
the clients We shall not knowingly harass or demean
F. Cooperating with Ethics Committee 4. We must undertake relevant education • authorize only responsibilities that persons with whom we interact in our work.
or training when we plan to provide services such persons can be expected to
cooperate with the ethics committees of any that are new to us or are beyond our existing D. Avoiding Harm
perform competently (naka
psychological association we belong to. competence based sa background nila) take reasonable steps to avoid harming
• inform the client that the task is people with whom we work with and provide
G. Improper Complaints 5. So as not to deprive necessary services, we
delegated and they have a choice to our services to, and to minimize harm where it
may provide services for which we do not
do not file ethical complaints with reckless discontinue or reschedule is foreseeable but unavoidable
have existing competence as long as:
disregard or willful ignorance of facts • see that such persons are able to
that would disprove allegations and refrain • we have closely related prior perform services competently E. Multiple Relationships
from making complaints without factual training or experience
F. Personal Problems and Conflicts 1. Refrain from entering into multiple
evidence, as well as coercing someone to file • we make a reasonable effort to
relationships if it would impair our
complaints against another person. obtain the competence required 1. refrain from initiating an activity when objectivity, competence, or effectiveness, or
we know or anticipate that our personal otherwise risk exploitation or harm to the
• Make sure na kapag nagreport ka, B. Providing Services in Emergencies
problems will prevent us from working person
matibay talaga evidence. Hindi yung
we shall make available our services in competently
haka-haka mo lang. BAWAL NA YON
emergency situations while taking care to multiple relationships occur when a
UY, PARANG NAG MARITES LANG • e.g. Kapag broken hearted ka a day
prevent harm practitioner is in a professional role and at the
HUHU before your assessment sa isang same time:
client, better to RESECHED nalang
 • in another role with the client H. Exploitative Relationships • nature and objectives of the 3. We may release info to appropriate
• in a relationship with a person services authorities only after careful deliberation or
closely associated with or related to we shall not exploit persons over whom we • intended recipients when there is imminent danger
the client have supervisory, evaluative, or other • which of the individuals are clients
• promises to enter into a future authority • relationship we will have with each • in court cases, info disclosed is
relationship with the client or person person and the organization limited only to those pertinent to
I. Cooperation with Other Professionals the legitimate request of the
closely associated or related to them • probable uses of the services
provided and info obtained court
we shall cooperate with other
if due to unforeseen factors, a potentially • who will have access to the
professionals in order to serve our clients 4. I through online nakuha yung information,
harmful multiple relationship has arisen, it information
effectively and appropriately it is our duty to inform the clients of risks to
must be resolved with regard to the best • limits of confidentiality
interests of the affected person and maximum privacy.
J. Informed Consent
compliance with the COE 2. We provide info about the results of the
C. Recording
1. When providing services, we shall obtain conclusions to appropriate persons
2. When required by law to serve in more the informed consent using language obtain consent for recording voices or
than one role in judicial or administrative that is reasonably understandable to the L. Interruption of Psychological Services
images of clients and explain all anticipated
proceedings, we shall inform authorities persons involved, except when conducting
Unless covered by contract, we shall plan uses of recorded data
about the COE, to clarify role activities without consent is mandated by law
expectations and extent of confidentiality for facilitating services in the event that
D. Minimizing Invasions of Privacy
and thereafter as changes occur 2. For those who are legally incapable of psychological services are interrupted by
giving informed consent: factors such as illness, death, unavailability, 1. When consulting cases with colleagues or
F. Conflict of Interest relocation, or retirement or by the client’s making written and oral reports, we only
• provide an appropriate relocation or financial limitations. reveal information that is relevant to the
refrain from taking on a professional role explanation purpose for which the communication is made
when personal, scientific, professional, legal, • seek assent IV. CONFIDENTIALITY
financial, or other interests or relationship • consider their preferences and best • personal identifiers are not disclosed
could be expected to A. Maintaining Confidentiality
interests
• obtain appropriate permission from E. Disclosures
• impair our objectivity, competence, our duty is to safeguard information
a legally authorized person, if such divulged by clients
or effectiveness 1. We take reasonable steps to ensure that
substitute consent is permitted or
• expose the person or organization information to be disclosed will not be
required by law - make sure na wala sila sa mga
with whom out professional misused
gadgets na easily accessible
relationship exists to harm or to 3. We inform the individual of the nature of
exploitation 2. We may disclose confidential information
services when it is court ordered as well as B. Limitations of Confidentiality
only when the client or legal
any limits of confidentiality before proceeding
G. Third-Party Requests for Services 1. Discuss limitations of confidentiality to representative gave their consent, unless
• MANDATED man siya ng law, make clients (primary or legal prohibited by law
when agreeing to provide services at the
sure to EXPLAIN pa rin yung guardian/representative is informed in cases
request of a third party, we attempt to 3. We may disclose info only to the source of
process kay client. where the client is incapable of giving
clarify the nature of the relationship referral and with a written permission from
consent)
with all individuals or organizations 4. Appropriate documentation of written the client if it is self-referral
involved and it includes: or clearly expressed unwritten advanced 2. Explain explicitly to the client all anticipated
4. We may disclose info without consent when
directives, oral consent, permission, and uses of the information they will disclose.
• expected role it is mandated by law for valid purposes:
assent
• identification of who is the client - Do this BEFORE ka maginterview or
• probable uses of the services 1. professional services are needed to
K. Psychological Services Delivered To or magcollect ng kahit anong
provided or information obtained be provided
Through Organizations information.
• limits to confidentiality 2. appropriate professional
when delivering services to or through consultations are needed to be
organizations, we provide information obtained
beforehand to clients and those directly 3. when there is a need to protect
affected by services about: people from harm
 4. when payments for psychological B. Public Statements • not indicative that a professional D. Fees and financial arrangements
services are needed to be obtained relationship has been established
from a client who does not pay as 1. Avoid making malicious remarks that with the recipient we agree upon the compensation and billing
agreed demean the character and reputation of arrangements as early as is feasible and we
others E. Testimonials do not misrepresent our fees
5. the extent to which we divulge info is
limited to what is only needed to achieve 2. Make sure that we communicate as We do not ask for testimonials from Ethical Standards and Procedures in
the purpose accurately and objective as possible and current and past clients Specific Functions
correct and misinterpretation or misconception
6. When shared with schools, organizations, VI. Records and Fees VII. ASSESSMENT
social agencies or industry, only qualified 3. We state whether we are representing
ourselves as private citizens, as members of A. Documentation and Maintenance of A. Bases for Assessment
psychology practitioners will supervise
organizations or groups, or as representative Records
such releases expert opinions are based on substantial
of the discipline of psychology
We create records and data relating to our information and appropriate assessment
7. Information gathered from school, hospital,
4. Do not seek personal gain by work in order to: techniques
office or organization becomes part of the
institution where it was obtained recommending the purchase or use of any
• facilitate provision of services by we provide expert opinions only after
product, activities, or service to the general
ourselves or other professionals employing assessment procedures and
• release of such information public
• allow for replication and evaluation examination to support conclusions
becomes confidential and may be
5. We retain professional responsibility when of research
acquired only with prior approval In instances where examination is not
engaging others to create public statements • meet institutional requirements
from management conducted, we discuss the limitations of
about our professional practice, products, or • ensure accuracy of billing and
payments our opinions and basis of conclusions and
F. Consultation activities
• ensure compliance with relevant recommendations
we do not discuss with colleagues 6. We shall not compensate or give anything laws
B. Informed Consent in Assessment
confidential information that could lead to of value to the representatives of the press in
the identification of the client, unless the client return for professional publicity in a news item B. Confidentiality of Records
We gather informed consent prior to
gave consent or disclosure cannot be avoided assessment, except:
7. Avoid any comparative denigration of the 1. We maintain confidentiality in managing our
• the extent to which we disclose info services of other professionals and do not records
1. when mandated by law
is limited to what is only needed to claims our services are of superlative quality 2. when implied such as in routine
2. When it is entered into databases available
achieve the purpose or that we give better services than others educational, institutional, and
to other people, we use codes, passwords,
and other techniques to avoid inclusion of organizational activity
V. Advertisements and Public 8. Do not advertise, claim, or imply the
personal identifiers 3. when purpose of the assessment is
Statements certainty of cure for any conditions to be
to determine the individual’s
treated nor the certainty of success of our
A. Avoidance of False or Deceptive 3. When we anticipate retirement, transfer, decisional capacity
psychological services
Statements resignation, or withdrawal from a position or
practice, we make advanced plans to Teleassessment - we inform testtakers of
9. Do not advertise or offer refund of money
1. We make sure announcements include facilitate appropriate transfer and protect the implications of poor internet
to dissatisfied users of our psychological
scientifically acceptable and factually the confidentiality of records and data connectivity during test-taking session on
services
informative material, and are presented test performance, particularly for timed
without any trace of sensationalism, D. Media Presentations C. Withholding Client Records assessments
exaggeration, or superficiality
When providing public advice or comments, We may not withhold records needed for a C. Assessment Tools
in all forms of media, we do not make false, our statements should be based on our client’s emergency treatment, solely
because payment has not been received 1. We select and administer only tests which
deceptive or fraudulent statements concerning professional knowledge, training or experience
are appropriate and pertinent for the
ourselves or our colleagues as well as avoid in accord with appropriate literature and
referral question
using information that could be misinterpreted practice
and we act quickly to correct such
misinterpretation • consistent with the COE
2. Use standardized, valid, reliable, and When explaining test results online, clients As psychometricians, we are prohibited H. Referrals
has normative data directly referable to the may request if the session can be from the practice of therapy, unless in
population of the clients recorded emergency situations We ensure referrals are discussed and
consented by clients
3. Use appropriate to the language, H. Test Security C. Client’s Well-being
competence, and other client characteristics • we ensure the recipient of the
The administration and handling of all test We do not provide services when we are referral is competent in providing
4. Use only original copies of test materials materials shall be handled only by physically, mentally, or emotionally unfit to the service
and not photocopies qualified/licensed users or personnel. do so • we carefully assess the
appropriateness of the referral, its
D. Obsolete and Outdated Test Results I. Assessment by Unqualified Persons We are responsible for learning and taking benefits, and adequacy of client’s
into account beliefs, practices, and customs consent
Do not base conclusions, interpretations, and We do not promote the use of assessment that pertain to different working contexts and
recommendations on outdated test results tools and methods by unqualified persons cultures I. Interruption
and obsolete tests except for training purposes with
adequate supervision We do not enter into a client-clinician We assume orderly and appropriate
E. Interpreting Assessment Results relationship other than for professional resolution of responsibility in instances when
• test materials and test data are kept purposes therapy sessions are interrupted or when the
Under no circumstances should we report test secured from unqualified persons entire service is terminated
results without considering the validity, D. Relationships
reliability, and appropriateness of the We practice under the boundaries prescribed proper distress protocols are undertaken when
test in RA10029 and operate under the Do not enter multiple relationships there is interruption due to poor internet
supervision of a registered psychologist connectivity (i.e. provision of emergency
• indicate reservations regarding the when applicable avoid emotional involvement that would be
contact numbers, etc.)
interpretations detrimental to client’s well-being
VIII. Therapy J. Termination
F. Release of Test Data do not engage in sexual intimacies with clients
A. Confidentiality (as well as their relatives or their significant We terminate therapy when we are quite sure
Test results are only released to sources of others) that the client no longer needs the
referral and with a written permission from Restrict disclosure of information except
therapy, is not likely to benefit from it, or will
the client if it is a self-referral when mandated or regulated by the law - after 2 years palang pwedeng
be harmed by continued therapy
makipagrelasyon with your
Do not release test data in the forms of raw We discuss the results of clinical and client When therapy is prematurely terminated, we
and scaled scores, client’s responses to counseling relationships with colleagues
provide pretermination counseling and
test questions or stimuli, and notes concerning materials that will not constitute F. Competent Practice
arrange for referral
regarding the client’s statements and undue invasion of privacy
behaviors during the examination unless We keep up to date with the latest knowledge
We also terminate therapy when there is
regulated by the court. Disclosure of client data must only be and scientific advancements to respond to
imminent risk of being harmed by the
pertinent to the legitimate request of the court changing circumstances
client or when they do not comply with what
G. Explaining Assessment Results or appropriate to achieve the intended
• we review our own need for is stipulated in the contract or agreement
purpose
When results have to be disclosed to relatives, continuing need for upon onset of treatment.
parents, or teachers, we explain them through B. Informed Consent professional development and
IX. Education and Training
non-technical language engage in appropriate educational
Respect the clients rights to commit to, activities A. Design of Education and Training
We disclose results to clients or terminate, or withdraw from therapy • we monitor and maintain our fitness Programs
representatives except when prevented by to provide therapy
prior agreement or explanation prior to testing Discuss everything prior to commencement of
• we seek peer or colleague Ensure that education and training programs
therapy when using procedures that are not
supervision or consultative are designed to provide appropriate
When test results needs to be shared with yet established, we discuss the nature of the
support, when needed knowledge and proper experiences, and to
schools, social agencies, the courts or treatment, its developing nature, risks, and
meet the goals claimed by the program
industry, we supervise such releases alternatives (obtain consent for voluntary
participation)
B. Descriptions of Education and X. Research in experimental studies, we explain the G. Deception in Research
Training Programs ff:
A. Rights and Dignity of Participants refrain from using deception, except:
ensure that programs have current and a) experimental nature of treatment
accurate description of content, objectives, Before beginning research in an unfamiliar b) services that will or will not be a) when we have determined that
benefits, and requirements to be met for community, we obtain information about available to control groups if deceptive techniques is justified by
satisfactory completion culture, social structure, customs, and appropriate the study’s prospective value
traditions c) means by which assignment to b) when effective non-deceptive
C. Accuracy in Teaching treatment and control groups will be alternative procedures are not
We respect and abide by cultural possible
made
ensure that course syllabi are accurate and expectations so long as this does not
d) available treatment alternatives if an
updated contravene any ethical principles do not deceive when the study is reasonably
individual does not wish to
expected to interfere with their decision to five
when engaged in teaching or training, we Respect the rights of participants to participate or withdraws
informed consent
present psychological information accurately withdraw at any time participation
e) compensation for or monetary costs • ensure that the level of risk,
D. Student Disclosure of Personal • be responsive to non-verbal of participating discomfort, or inconvenience that
Information indications of a desire to withdraw could cause physical pain or severe
especially if the person has difficulty In longitudinal research, we obtain
emotional distress is not withheld
Do not require students or supervisees to with verbal communication, is a informed consent on more than one
disclose personal information regarding sexual young child, or is culturally unlikely occasion it is our duty to explain any deception as an
history, history of abuse and neglect, to communicate integral feature of design as soon as possible,
psychological treatment, and relationships C. Informed Consent for Recording
preferably at the end of their participation but
with parents, peers, and spouses or significant We seek independent and sufficient ethical Voices and Images in Research
not later than the end of data gathering
others, except: review of possible risks our research may pose
Obtain informed consent before recording
to participants H. Debriefing
The program or training facility clearly voices or images, except:
identified this requirement in its admissions B. Informed Consent to Research When debriefing, we inform the participants
• research consists of only
and program materials that they have contributed to the body of
We do not just ask participants to sign in the naturalistic observations in
knowledge and make sure that they have
The information is necessary to evaluate or consent form. We recognize that informed public places
also learned from their participation
obtain assistance when personal problems are consent happens due to the willingness of • research includes deception and
preventing them from performing their the participants to work collaboratively with us consent for use of the recording is • give participants the opportunity to
training in a competent manner or posing a obtained during debriefing obtain the nature, results, and
threat to students or others Make sure that the consent form is translated conclusions of the study and correct
in language or dialect that the participants E. Dispensing with Informed Consent for
any misconceptions they may have
E. Mandatory Individual or Group understand. Research
especially when they have been
Therapy deceived.
When conducting research with persons below we dispense informed consent on the ff.
conditions: • seek to reestablish trust if it has
when individual or group therapy is mandatory 18 y/o, we obtain assent and consent from
been lost due to deception
in the program, we ensure that students are parents or legal guardian
We believe that the research would not
given the option of selecting such therapy when research procedures have harmed a
When with adult participants who have distress or create harm to participants or
from practitioners not affiliated with the participant, we act to correct and
difficulties in comprehension or general welfare or when the study involves:
program minimize the harm
communication, we obtain consent from adult
• educational settings
faculty or staff responsible for evaluating family members and approval from after debriefing and the participants decided
• anonymous questionnaires,
student performance do not themselves independent advisors to withdraw their data, we grant their
naturalistic observations, or archival
provide the therapy request
When with detained persons, we pay research
attention to special circumstances which • organizational settings
would affect their ability to give consent
when mandated by law or is an institutional
regulation
L. Reporting Research Results N. Duplicate Publication of Data PAP Guide for Conducting Uphold Ethical Practice
Telepsychology
when reporting research results: Republishing of data is not prohibited as long apply the same ethical principles that are
as proper acknowledgement is clearly stated telepsychology → provision of psychological required when providing face-to-face
use language that is appropriate and services using telecommunication psychological services
comprehensible to the target population O. Sharing Research Data for Verification technologies, which include but are not limited
to telephone, mobile devices, interactive at all times, do no harm by protecting the
Consult with groups, organizations, or We do not withhold our data to other client, oneself, and the integrity of the
videoconferencing, e-mail, chat, and text
communities being studied so as to increase competent professionals who seek to verify profession
the accuracy of interpretation and minimize and reanalyze the results and substantive Ensure Competence
the risk of misunderstanding, misinterpretation claims of our publication provided that: examine potential risk and benefits of
or misuse. Competence in Practicing Psychology providing telepsychology services with
• professionals obtain prior written consideration of multicultural issues that may
Be cautious when reporting results pertaining agreement for use of data only registered and licensed psychologists are arise
to vulnerable groups or communities • professionals intend to use the data allowed to provide counseling and
solely for the purpose declared psychotherapy be informed of the social norm, laws and
Be cautious when discussion the results of • professionals hold responsibility for ordinances in your area, as well as your
children with parents, legal guardians, or costs associated with release of data provide services only within the boundaries of client’s
teachers • confidentiality of participants can be competence
protected if telepsychology is no longer beneficial or
Do not fabricate data determine if telepsychology is suitable for a present a risk to the client’s wellbeing,
unless legal rights concerning proprietary data client based on literature, best practice, and thoroughly discuss these concerns with the
we correct errors if we discover significant client preference
prevent release, the professionals should seek client and appropriately terminate services
errors in published data
permission from concerned institution, with adequate notice, and refer or offer
keep updated with latest relevant literature
Note: organization, or agency alternative services
and gain access to training and supervision
P. Reviewers programs to enhance skills Obtain Informed Consent
In short, CLARIFY EVEYRTHING para iwas
MISUSE and MISUNDERSTANDING. Competence in Application of
We respect confidentiality and proprietary may be done through email or filling up e-
M. Publication Credit Technology
rights when reviewing others’ material forms online
We take responsibility and credit only for work before starting online services, make sure you
Q. Limitations of the Study state what data will be stored, how it will be
we have actually done and credit others for have enough knowledge in using the online stored and accessed, the kind of security of
work they have actually performed or have We acknowledge the limitations of our platform you prefer the data and who can access, any technology-
contributed knowledge, methods, findings, interventions, related vulnerability to their confidentiality
interpretations, and conclusions if clients are not familiar with the preferred
Principal authorship or co-authorship should that is incurred by creating and storing
platform, they can be oriented with its
accurately reflect the relative scientific or electronic client data, and how long it will be
Discuss the limits of data with respect to social features by creating a standard orientation
professional contributions of those involved, stored
policy if the study touches on policies and script to be used for every first session with a
regardless of relative status structures of communities which we do not client indicate recording policies
belong
In a multiple-authored article that is partly be familiar with more than one platform to explain that clients are discouraged from
and/or substantially based on the student’s Do not conceal disconfirming evidence and give clients choices recording online therapy sessions for
thesis, we shall give appropriate acknowledge alternative hypotheses and protection of their privacy
publication credit to the student based on explanations. learn important security features to ensure
their relative contribution compared with other confidentiality client is required to provide emergency
authors contact
• consult technology experts to
• if mainly based, we credit the augment your knowledge of set clear boundaries
student with primary authorship telecommunication technologies if
necessary • explain the rights and
responsibilities of entering a
therapist-client relationship
 • avoid multiple relationships • choose a room with the best regularly evaluate past routines and
soundproofing and least prone to established practices to enhance effectiveness
authenticate the client’s identity at the start of distractions as a mental health service provider
the online relationship by asking for a valid ID • ask the client to be in a private
room with no distractions during plan systematic recording and data gathering
• if there is no access to camera, processes that can serve as material for
each session
agree on an identity verification sharing effective strategies and good practices
• make sure that both ends have
process, such as a password, at the with colleagues and peers
excellent internet connection to
start of each online counseling
avoid delays
session
document all experiences, concerns,
Develop an Efficient System of Providing
challenges, and insights in order to be shared
Online Services
and possibly consulted with peers or
have clear policies and expectations in the supervisors
areas of individual roles, specific services
Be Ready to Respond to All Kinds of
provided, and protocols & procedures
Emergencies
continuous updating, training, and supervision
ask for emergency contact for every client
is provided to team members (when work is
within shared practices) to improve • with expressed permission, initiate
competence in practice and application of contact with the emergency contact
technology and guarding ethical standards to establish their role in protecting
the client in the event that there is
personal styles are encouraged, but
serious and foreseeable harm that
standardized protocols and scripts ensure
may befall the client and others
delivery of quality services, which includes:
research and list relevant contact information
• introduction of services to the client
of emergency service providers in the client’s
• starting and ending sessions
vicinity
• responses to frequently asked
questions be familiar with the laws and rules that have
• responses about and to reactions to bearing on the online service provision in the
the pandemic area of jurisdiction of the client
• protocol in case of disruption to
internet connection build a network of professionals who can
• procedures in making referrals to effectively serve the needs of the client that
another psychologist/professional may be beyond the area of expertise

integrity of psychometric properties of the test Include Self-Care in Your Schedule

and assessment procedures must be ensured
recognize your vulnerability to stress and
psychometricians and other mental health fatigue
advocates who are part of the professional
team have an equally important role acquire enough knowledge on how to stay
healthy and protect oneself from the threats
• for instance, they may be tasked to of the pandemic
develop and disseminate credible
psychoeducational materials Anticipate Changes in Practice After the
Pandemic
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 RA 10029 - Philippine Psychology and a valid professional ID as professional hold a doctorate degree in Psychology issue, suspend, or revoke, and/or reinstate
psychologist, issued by the Professional recognized and/or accredited by CHED certification of registration and professional ID
Act of 2009 Regulatory Board of Psychology and the for psychologists and psychometricians
Professional Regulation Commission at least 10 years of practice in psychology and
Article I. Title psychometrics and at least 5 years of teaching adopt an official seal of the Board
Delivers different psychological services experience in the field of psychology
Section 1 → Short Title: Philippine Psychology monitor factors affecting the practice of
defined in this Act
Act of 2009 be registered and licensed psychologists psychology and take measures to enhance
Psychometrician and maintain high professional, ethical, and
passed/approved → March 16, 2010 ▪ except in the case of the first technical standards of the profession
natural person who holds a valid certificate of members of the Board who shall
enacted → January 8, 2013 registration and valid professional ID issued by automatically be conferred a valid issue permits and exercise visitorial powers to
the PRB of Psychology and PRC certificate of registration and valid verify that persons practicing psychology are
Article II. Statement of Policy
ID in psychology and psychometrics psychologists and psychometricians with valid
authorized to do any of the following provided upon appointment certificates of registration and valid
Recognizes the significance of the
that it must be under the supervision of a professional IDs, and that they possess the
psychological services that practicing
licensed professional psychologist: neither an officer, trustee nor member of the necessary accreditation, skills, and/or facilities
psychologists provide to diverse types of
faculty of any university or school where a to competently carry out their functions
clients ▪ administering and scoring of regular course in psychology is offered
objective personality tests, assist PRC in the formulation and
Recognizes the need to protect the public by
structured personality tests (Level is not an officer, nor hold any position other implementation of the guidelines on
preventing inexperienced or untrained
B), excluding projective tests and than being a member of the integrated and continuing professional education for RPm and
individuals from offering psychological services
other higher level forms of tests accredited national organization of RPsy
Article III. Definition of Terms (Level C) psychologists
▪ interpreting results and preparing a ensure that all educational institutions offering
Section 3 written report for these results shall not have been convicted of any crime psychology comply with the policies,
▪ conducting preparatory intake involving moral turpitude → dishonesty or standards, and requirements prescribed by
Psychology - scientific study of human interviews other immorality CHED
behavior
Article IV. Professional Regulatory Board Section 6. Term of Office investigate and, when warranted, hear
Practice of Psychology of Psychology administrative cases involving violations of this
three years or until their successors shall have
Act
delivery of psychological services that applies Section 4. Creation and Composition of been appointed and duly qualified
psychological principles and procedures for the PRB of Psychology ▪ may issue testificandum and
describing, understanding, predicting, and each member may be reappointed for one full
subpoena duces tecum to secure
influencing the behavior of individuals or collegial body under the administrative control term of three years
appearance of witnesses and
groups and supervision of the PRC production of documents
any vacancy occurring within the term of a
member shall be filled for the unexpired ▪ provided that the Board’s decision
Includes but is not limited to: composed of a Chairperson and two members
portion of the term only shall be subject to review only on
appointed by the President of the Philippines
psychological interventions (counseling, appeal
from a list of 3 nominees for each position (a
psychotherapy, psychosocial support, Section 7. Powers and Duties
total of 9 nominations) Section 8. Compensation and Allowances
coaching, debriefing, group processes, etc.)
administer and implement the provisions of
Section 5. Qualification of the Chairperson and members shall receive the
psychological assessment the Act as well as revise or update the rules
Chairperson and Members same compensation and allowances as those
and regulations, resolutions and guidelines
psychological programs subject to review and approval of the PRC of existing regulatory boards under PRC
natural born citizen and resident of the
Philippines
Psychologist supervise and monitor the registration,
at least 35 years old licensure and practice of psychologists and
natural person who is duly registered and psychometricians
holds a valid certificate of registration possess good moral character
administer oaths
Section 9. Removal or Suspension of has undergone at least 200 hours of obtained a master’s degree and accumulated Article VI. Registration
Members supervised internship/clinical experience at least 5 years of work experience
related to services in Section 3 Section 20. Oath of Psychologists and
any member may be suspended or removed psychologists or employees who hold positions Psychometricians
upon recommendation of PRC for the ff. is of good moral character as psychologists employed in various
reasons: government or private agencies, who have a successful examinees are required to take an
not been convicted of an offense involving bachelor’s degree in psychology, oath to uphold the profession before any
▪ gross neglect of duty moral turpitude member of the Board or any officer of the
accumulated at least 10 years of work
▪ incompetence and malpractice Commission authorized to administer oaths
experience as a psychologist, and who have
▪ behavior unbecoming of a Section 13. Qualifications of Applicants
updated their professional education in various
psychology professional for Psychometricians Section 21. Issuance of Certificate of
psychology-related functions
▪ immorality and unethical or Registration and Professional ID
Filipino citizen, a permanent resident or a
dishonorable conduct Section 17. Registration Without
citizen of a foreign state/country which shall be issued upon compliance with all legal
▪ final conviction of any crime Examination for Psychometricians
extends reciprocity to the Philippines relative requirements, including payment of fees to
involving moral turpitude
to the practice of the profession the PRC
▪ any act of graft and corruption the applicant before the effectivity of the Act
▪ participation in the manipulation of holds at least a bachelor’s degree in had obtained a bachelor’s degree and had validity term of PRC ID → 3 years
or any dishonesty relative to the psychology accumulated at least 2 years full time work
licensure examinations and/or the experience in psychometrics after 3 years, it is renewable with proof of
registration process. is of good moral character compliance with continuing education
Note: Sections 16 and 17 do not presently requirements (CPD points)
Section 10. Administrative Supervision not been convicted of an offense involving apply since they are required to submit the
over the Board moral turpitude aforementioned credentials within 3 years Section 22. Disclosure of Registration
after the creation of the Board/effectivity of Information
the Board will be under supervision and Section 14. Exam Subjects for the Act
control of PRC Psychologists psychologist or psychometrician shall be
Section 18. Ratings in Examination required to indicate their registration and
all records are kept under custody of the PRC Advanced TOP, Advanced Abnormal professional ID number and date of issuance,
Psychology, Advanced Psychological passing duration of validity, including professional tax
PRC shall designate the Secretary of the Board Assessment, and Psychological Counseling and receipt number on each document signed,
and shall provide the secretariat the necessary Psychotherapy ▪ weighted general average → at
used, or issued in connection with the practice
support services least 75%
of the profession
Section 15. Exam Subjects for ▪ no grade lower than 60% for all
Article V. Licensure Examinations Psychometricians subjects Section 23. Non-issuance of Certificate
Section 11. Examinations Required of Registration and Professional ID
Developmental Psychology, Abnormal conditional passing
Psychology, I/O Psychology, and Psychological if a person convicted of a criminal offense
all applicants for registration to practice WGA of 75% or higher but obtains a rating
Assessment involving moral turpitude has been found
psychology and psychometrics shall be below 60% in any given subject
required to pass the BLEPP guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct
the Board may recluster, rearrange, modify,
add, or exclude and prescribe subjects and may retake the subject within the next 2 years
Section 12. Qualifications of Applicants if diagnosed with unsound mind
psychometricians as the need arises and must obtain at least 75%
for Psychologists
Section 24. Foreign Reciprocity
Section 16. Registration Without Exam ▪ failure to reach 75% in the subject
Filipino citizen, a permanent resident or a will subject the examinee to retake
for Psychologists no foreigner shall be admitted to the licensure
citizen of a foreign state/country which ALL subjects examinations unless they prove that the
extends reciprocity to the Philippines relative credentials that the applicant had on or prior country which they are a citizen either:
to the practice of the profession to the effectivity of the Act, either of the Section 19. Report of Ratings
following: ▪ admits Filipino citizens to the
holds at least a master’s degree in psychology within 10 calendar days after the examination,
practice of psychology or
obtained a doctoral degree and accumulated unless such period is extended for just cause
psychometrics without need for
at least 3 years of work experience registration and issuance of a
 certificate of Section 26. Suspension or Revocation of speedy disposition of their case of whether such enables the unqualified
registration/professional ID COR and PRC ID or Special/Temporary individual to engage in the practice of the
▪ allows Filipino citizens to practice Permit confront witnesses against them in addition to profession
psychology or psychometrics other rights in the Constitution
without restriction on any ground set forth in Section 33 or any use, exhibit, and/or misrepresent as their own
of the ff: Article VII. Privileged Communication certificate, ID, or permit that of another
▪ allows Filipino citizens to practice
and Professional Integration
the same after an examination on
procurement of certificate or ID or permit by give any false, inaccurate, misleading, or
terms of strict and absolute equality Section 30. Rights to Privilege
fraud or deceit incomplete information to the Board to obtain
with nationals of said country Communication a certificate, ID, or permit
allowing an unqualified person to advertise or
Section 25. Practice through a psychologist/psychometrician cannot be
practice by using one’s certificate, ID, or no entity shall operate a psychology or
Special/Temporary Permit examined on any communication or
permit psychometrics office, center, clinic, or
information disclosed in the course of giving otherwise engage in the practice or allow the
subject to approval by PRC and payment of
violating or conspiring to violate any of the psychological services without the client’s practice of the profession within its premises
appropriate fees before issuance to:
provisions in this Act, code of ethics, or code consent without a permit from the Board
licensed psychologists or psychometricians of professional standards
extends to pertinent records and shall be violation of any provision of this Act shall be
from foreign countries:
manifest physical or mental incompetence to available to secretary, clerk, or other staff of penalized accordingly
▪ who are internationally render services the professionals
acknowledged specialists or Section 34. Penalties
professional misconduct or negligence Section 31. Integration of the Profession
outstanding experts in psychology
imprisonment of not less than 6 months
or psychometrics engaging in the practice of the profession licensed psychologists and psychometricians
o provided that their during suspension shall automatically become a member of an o not more than 3 years
services are important national professional organization (PAP) and
and necessary either due Section 27. Reinstatement a fine of not less than 10k pesos but not more
shall receive the benefits and privileges and
to lack of available local be subject to responsibilities and obligations than 100k pesos
specialists or in may apply to the Board at any time after 2
upon payment of required fees.
recognition of their years from date of revocation of certificate
potential contribution to Section 32. Code of Ethics and Code of
the advancement of no certificate, ID, or permit shall be reinstated
Practice
psychology and unless the Board is satisfied that a good cause
psychometrics through exists to warrant it the Board shall adopt the COE and COP
transfer of technology prescribed by PAP
Section 28. Appeal from Judgment
whose services shall be free and offered Article VIII. Prohibited Acts, Penalties,
decision of the Board becomes final 15 days
exclusively to indigent patients in a particular and Enforcement of This Act
from receipt of the decision by the respondent
hospital or clinic
unless appealed Section 33. Prohibited Acts
employed as exchange professors in
PRC decision on appeal may be further engage in the practice of the profession
universities and schools
appealed before Court of Appeals within 15 without a valid certificate or ID or valid permit
effectivity period → not more than 1 year days from receipt
represent themself to be licensed an
subject to renewal Note: Appeal progression authorized during the time that their
certificate has been suspended or revoked, ID
o PRB → PRC → Court of
not being renewed, or permit being cancelled
Appeals
allow any other person to use their certificate,
Section 29. Rights of the Respondent ID, or permit for any purpose, regardless
right to be represented by counsel at all
stages of the proceedings
APA Code of Ethics deception may be ethically justifiable in order if another professional has committed an training, supervised experience, consultation,
to maximize benefits and minimize harm ethical violation: or study
General Principles
• provided that they correct any • informal resolution → bringing it to in emergency situations where mental health
It must be noted that general principles do not resulting mistrust or any other the attention of the individual services are not available, psychologists with
represent obligations and should not form the harmful effects of deception closely related prior training or experience
basis for imposing sanctions. These are just • referral to state or national may provide such services in order to ensure
guides that intend to guide psychologists Principle D: Justice committees on professional ethics that services are not denied
toward ethical ideals. → if an ethical violation has harmed
All persons are entitled access and benefit • services are discontinued as soon as
Principle A: Beneficence and or is likely to harm someone and is
from contributions of psychology and equal the emergency has ended or
not appropriate for informal
Nonmaleficence quality of processes, procedures, and services appropriate services are available
resolution
being conducted
beneficence → do good psychologists are still required to ensure
Potential biases, boundaries of competence, • by order of adherence:
competence of their work even in areas in
nonmaleficence → do no harm and limitations of expertise should not lead to o LAW → ETHICS → which generally recognized standards for
unjust practices ORGANIZATIONAL preparatory training do not yet exist
psychologists seek to safeguard the welfare DEMANDS
and rights of those with whom they interact Principle E: Respect for People’s Rights forensic roles → be familiar with judicial or
professionally and other affected persons and Dignity 1.06 Cooperating with Ethics administrative rules governing this role
Committees
since scientific and professional judgments rights of individuals to privacy, confidentiality, work should be based upon established
and actions may affect the lives of others, and self-determination cooperation in ethics investigations as failure scientific and professional knowledge of the
they must guard against personal, financial, to cooperate is itself an ethics violation discipline
social, organizational, or political factors that respect cultural, individual, and role
might lead to misuse of influence differences and consider these when working • making a request for postponement delegation of work:
with members of minority groups of adjudication of an ethics
be aware of one’s own physical and mental complaint pending the outcome of work should not be delegated to persons with
health and its effects toward their ability to eliminate the effect of biases on the basis of legal action does not alone multiple relationships with clients
help others cultural and individual differences constitute noncooperation
delegate work to those who can be expected
Principle B: Fidelity and Responsibility do not knowingly participate in or condone do not file or encourage the filing of to perform competently based on their
activities of others based upon such complaints that are made with reckless qualifications/background
upholding professional standards of conduct, prejudices. disregard for or willful ignorance of facts that
clarifying professional roles and obligations, would disprove the allegation see to it that persons whom work is delegated
accept appropriate responsibility for behavior, Ethical Standards to are performing the work competently
and seek to manage conflicts of interest. do not deny persons opportunities based
Resolving Ethical Issues
solely upon their having made or their being
psychologists consult with, refer to, or the subject of an ethics complaint
1.01 Misuse of Psychologists’ Work refrain from initiating an activity when they
cooperate with other professionals and
institutions based on how much is needed to Competence know that their personal problems may
take reasonable steps to correct or minimize
serve the best interests of clients prevent from performing competently
misuse or misinterpretation of work
provide services only within the boundaries of
includes concern about the ethical compliance their competence take appropriate measures to deal with
1.02 Conflicts Between Ethics and Law,
of colleagues. personal problems and determine whether to
Regulations, or Other Governing Legal
training should be obtained to ensure limit, suspend, or terminate work-related
Authority
Principle C: Integrity competence of services, or make the duties
if ethical responsibilities conflict with law, necessary referrals if the service being asked
promoting accuracy, honesty, and truthfulness for is not within one’s boundaries of Human Relations
commitment to the Ethics Code must be made
competence
psychologists strive to keep their promises and known and under no circumstances may the do not engage in unfair discrimination
to avoid unwise or unclear commitments standard be used to justify or defend violating
psychologists planning to provide services new
human rights do not engage in sexual harassment
to them should undertake relevant education,
 • sexual solicitation, physical that there may be limits to • minimum that is necessary to barter is permitted only if it is not clinically
advances confidentiality achieve the purpose contraindicated and the resulting arrangement
• can consist of a single intense or is not exploitative
severe act or of multiple persistent do not engage in exploitative relationships
or pervasive acts when receiving payment from or divide fees
Informed Consent Advertising and Other Public Statements with another professional, the payment to
avoid harming clients are other people whom each is based on the services provided and
• for persons who are legally do not knowingly make public statements that
they work with and minimize harm when it is not on the referral itself
incapable of giving informed are false, deceptive, or fraudulent
foreseeable and unavoidable
consent, seek assent Research and Publication
• when services are court ordered, psychologists claim degrees as credentials for
do not engage in multiple relationships
inform the individual of the nature their health services only if those degrees conduct research in accordance with the
occurs when a psychologist is in a professional of the anticipated services, including were earned from a regionally accredited approved research protocol
role with a client and at the same time: limits of confidentiality educational institution or were the basis for
• document written or oral consent, psychology licensure by the state in which Informed Consent includes:
• is in another role with the client permission, and assent they practice
• is in a relationship with a person • purpose of the research, expected
closely associated with or related to when delivering services to or through do not compensate employees of press, radio, duration, and procedures
the client organization, as soon as feasible, provide television, or other communication media in • right to decline and to withdraw
• promises to enter into another information about the results and conclusions return for publicity in a news item from the research
relationship in the future with the of such services to appropriate persons • foreseeable consequences of
ensure that statements are based on declining or withdrawing
client or a person closely associated
unless otherwise covered by contract, professional knowledge or experience in • reasonably foreseeable factors that
or related with them
psychologists make reasonable efforts to plan accord with appropriate psychological may be expected to influence their
if a potentially harmful multiple relationship for facilitating services in the event that literature and practice willingness to participate such as
has arisen due to unforeseen factors, psychological services are interrupted by risks, discomfort, or adverse effects
do not solicit testimonials
reasonable steps should be made to resolve it factors such as psychologist’s illness, death, • research benefits
unavailability, relocation, or retirement or by do not engage in uninvited in-person • limits of confidentiality
clarification of role expectations and extent of the client’s relocation or financial limitations • incentives for participation
solicitation of business from actual or potential
confidentiality are expected when serving • contact information
therapy clients
more than one role is required by law, Privacy and Confidentiality
institutional policy, or extraordinary does not preclude attempting to implement informed consent may not be obtained if
circumstances discuss limits of confidentiality and research consists solely of naturalistic
appropriate collateral contacts for the purpose
foreseeable uses of the information gathered observations in public places and the
of benefiting an already engaged therapy
refrain from taking on a professional role through psychological activities recording will not be used in a manner that
client or providing disaster or community
when there is a possibility of conflict of could cause personal identification or harm
confidential information may be disclosed with outreach services
interest → a clash between self-serving appropriate consent unless prohibited by law • if research involves deception,
Record Keeping and Fees
interests and professional roles consent for use of the recording is
disclose without consent only as mandated by
use coding or other techniques to avoid obtained during debriefing
• impairs objectivity, competence, or law or permitted by law for a valid purpose:
inclusion of personal identifiers when
effectiveness in performing avoid making inappropriate or excessive
• provide needed professional confidential information is entered into
functions financial or other inducements for research
services databases available to persons whose access
has not been consent to by the client participation when such inducements are likely
in providing services via a third party, the • obtain appropriate professional
to coerce participation
nature of relationship is clarified consultations
do not withhold records that are requested
• protect the client or others from offering professional services can be
• includes the role of the psychologist, and needed for a client’s emergency treatment
harm inducements for research participation
an identification of who is the client, solely because payment has not been received
• obtain payment for services from a provided that there is clarification of the
the probable uses of the services of client, in which disclosure is limited as early as is feasible, clinicians and clients nature of services, risks, obligations, and
the services provided or the to the must reach an agreement specifying limitations
information obtained, and the fact
compensation and billing arrangements
do not use deception unless it is justified by • if psychometric soundness has not do not use outdated and obsolete tests or do • the client is informed that the
the study’s significant value and that effective been established, describe the not base decisions or recommendations on therapist is in training and is being
nondeceptive alternative procedures are not strengths and limitations of test such tests supervised and is given the name of
feasible results and interpretation the supervisor
on offering assessment or scoring services to
• do not deceive participants in Informed Consent is obtained EXCEPT: other professionals: when therapy involves couples or families, the
studies that is reasonably expected following must be clarified:
to cause physical pain or severe • testing is mandated by law accurately describe the psychometric
emotional distress • it is implied because testing is soundness of procedures • which of the individuals are clients
• explain any deception as early as is conducted as a ROUTINE • relationship that the psychologist
educational, institutional, or select services on the basis of evidence of will have with each person
feasible, preferably at the
organizational activity validity of the program and procedures o includes psychologist’s
conclusion of participation, but no
later than at the conclusion of data • one purpose of the testing is to role and probable uses of
retain responsibility for application,
collection evaluate decisional capacity services provided or
interpretation, and use of assessment
information obtained
test data → raw and scaled scores, responses instruments, whether they scored the tests
do not fabricate data and take reasonable
to test questions or stimuli, psychologists’ themselves or use automated or other if psychologists are called on to perform
steps to correct errors in published data
services potentially conflicting roles (be a family
notes and recordings of statements and
principal authorship and other publication behavior during an examination therapist and serve as a witness for one party
explanations of results are given to the
credits accurately reflect the relative scientific in divorce proceedings), the roles must be
individual or representative unless the nature
or professional contributions of individual test data may be released to clients or other clarified or modified, if not withdrawn from
of the relationship prevents an explanation of
contributions regardless of relative status persons identified in the release
results and this fact has been clearly explained in deciding whether to provide services to
Assessment • psychologists may refrain from to the person being assessed in advance those already receiving mental health services
releasing test data to protect a elsewhere, the treatment issues and client’s
psychologists provide opinions of the • ex. organizational consulting,
client or others from substantial welfare must be considered
psychological characteristics of individuals preemployment or security
harm or misuse or
AFTER conducting an examination adequate to screenings, forensic evaluations • discuss this with the client or
misrepresentation of the data
support their statements or conclusions • in the absence of a client release, another legally authorized person
test materials → manuals, instruments,
test data is provided only as representing the client in order to
• when examination is not practical, protocols, and test questions and DOES NOT
required by law or court order minimize the risk of confusion and
psychologists document the efforts INCLUDE TEST DATA
conflict
made and the results of those in interpreting assessment results, take into • consult with other service providers
Therapy
efforts account the ff. that may affect the judgments when appropriate, and proceed with
• clarify the probable impact of limited or reduce the accuracy of interpretations: Informed Consent: caution and sensitivity to the
information on the reliability and therapeutic issues
validity of their opinions, and limit • purpose of assessment inform clients as early as is feasible about the
the nature and extent of conclusions • test factors (test-taking abilities and nature and anticipated course of therapy, do not engage in sexual intimacies with
or recommendations other characteristics of assessee) fees, involvement of third parties, and limits of current therapy clients as well as those they
o situational, personal, confidentiality and provide sufficient know to be close relatives, guardians, or
when an individual examination is not linguistic, and cultural opportunity for clients to ask questions significant others of the clients ← do not
warranted or necessary for the opinion, differences terminate therapy to circumvent this standard
psychologists explain this and sources of for treatment with not established techniques
information on which they based their indicate any significant limitations of and procedures, psychologists inform the do not accept as clients persons with whom
conclusions and recommendations interpretations clients of the developing nature of the they have engaged in sexual intimacies
treatment, potential risks, alternative
administer assessment techniques in a manner do not promote psychological assessment treatments available, and voluntary nature of do not engage in sexual intimacies with
that is appropriate and useful techniques by unqualified persons, EXCEPT participation former clients for at least 2 years after
when such use is conducted for training cessation of therapy
use assessment instruments whose reliability purposes with appropriate supervision when the therapist is a trainee, the legal
and validity have been established for use responsibility for treatment resides with the those who engage in such activity after 2
with members of the tested population supervisor years have the burden of demonstrating that
there has been no exploitation in light of the
following factors:

• amount of time that passed since

therapy terminated
• nature, duration, and intensity of
the therapy
• circumstances of termination
• client’s personal history and current
mental status
• likelihood of adverse impact
• any statements or actions made by
the therapist during the course of
therapy suggesting or inviting the
possibility of a post-termination
sexual or romantic relationship

provide for orderly and appropriate resolution

of responsibility for patient care in then event
that the employment/contractual relationship
ends while considering patient welfare

therapy is terminated when it becomes clear

that the client no longer needs the service, is
not likely to benefit, or is being harmed by
continued service

therapy may be terminated when threatened

or endangered by the client or another person
with whom the client has a relationship

prior to termination of therapy, provide

pretermination counseling and suggest
alternative service providers as possible
except when prevented by the actions of
clients or third-party payors