BCIA Ethics & Professional Standards 2

Question 1

HIPAA privacy rules in the US primarily protect which type of client information?

Accepted Answer

Protected Health Information (PHI) in any form

Answer

HIPAA protects all forms of Protected Health Information (PHI)—electronic, written, or oral—related to an individual's past, present, or future health condition.

Question 2

When a biofeedback client reveals information suggesting imminent danger to themselves or others, the practitioner's duty is to:

Accepted Answer

Take reasonable steps to protect the client or third parties, including notifying authorities if necessary

Answer

The duty to warn/protect overrides confidentiality when there is credible, imminent risk of harm to the client or an identifiable third party.

Question 3

What does 'competence' require of BCIA-certified practitioners according to ethical standards?

Accepted Answer

Providing services only within areas of education, training, and supervised experience

Answer

Competence means limiting one's practice to areas where adequate training and supervised experience have been obtained, and seeking additional training when moving into new areas.

Question 4

If a biofeedback practitioner suspects a client is experiencing a medical emergency during a session, the first appropriate action is:

Accepted Answer

Stop the session, ensure client safety, and activate emergency services (call 911)

Answer

Client safety is the first priority; biofeedback equipment should be disconnected, the session stopped, and emergency medical services called immediately.

Question 5

Maintaining accurate and complete client records in biofeedback practice serves which primary ethical function?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring continuity of care, accountability, and documentation of treatment progress

Answer

Thorough records document the treatment rationale, client progress, and clinical decisions, ensuring continuity of care and protecting both client and practitioner.

BCIA - Biofeedback Certification International Alliance Practice Test

BCIA - Biofeedback Certification International Alliance Practice Test

BCIA Ethics & Professional Standards 2