Professional Ethics & Standards Flashcards

An instructor discovers that a colleague has been falsifying student safety certifications. What is the ethical obligation?

Answer: Report the misconduct to the BAI or relevant certifying body

Falsified safety certifications endanger lives and must be reported to the certifying organization to protect public safety.

A BAI instructor is approached to teach a corporate archery event outside their normal program. What professional obligation applies before accepting?

Answer: Assess whether the environment, participants, and format fall within their certification scope and competency

Instructors must assess whether an outside event aligns with their certified scope before accepting to ensure participant safety.

What does maintaining 'professional demeanor' require of a BAI instructor during a frustrating or difficult class?

Answer: Remaining calm, respectful, and solution-focused regardless of challenges

Professional demeanor requires instructors to model composure and respect even in challenging situations, as students mirror instructor behavior.

An instructor notices a student consistently using unsafe anchor points that could lead to injury. The student insists the method 'works for them.' What should the instructor do?

Answer: Require safe technique during all supervised sessions and explain the injury risk clearly

Instructors have a duty of care to enforce safe technique during supervised sessions regardless of student preferences.

How should a BAI instructor respond if a student asks for advice on a topic clearly outside of archery instruction, such as medical treatment for an injury?

Answer: Refer the student to an appropriate qualified professional and avoid giving medical advice

Instructors must recognize the limits of their expertise and always refer students to qualified professionals for medical and other specialist advice.

A BAI instructor is asked by a journalist to comment on a controversial topic related to archery regulations. What is the ethical consideration?

Answer: Clarify whether they are speaking personally or as a representative of BAI and choose words carefully

Instructors must distinguish between personal opinions and official organizational positions when engaging with media to avoid misrepresenting the BAI.

Which of the following best demonstrates an instructor's commitment to the principle of non-discrimination in their archery program?

Answer: Providing equal access and fair treatment to all students regardless of race, gender, age, or ability

Non-discrimination requires providing all students with equal access and fair treatment, regardless of personal characteristics or background.