BCIA Ethics & Professional Standards 3

Question 1

Under BCIA standards, a practitioner must report which of the following to BCIA?

Accepted Answer

Any client complaints filed against them with a licensing board

Answer

All clinical outcomes data from their practice

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Client names and contact information for registry purposes

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Referral sources for all new clients

Question 2

The principle of 'beneficence' in biofeedback ethics means the practitioner must:

Accepted Answer

Actively promote the well-being and best interests of the client

Answer

Avoid causing harm above all else

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Remain neutral and not influence the client's decisions

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Prioritize institutional policies over client needs

Question 3

In the context of BCIA recertification, what is required if a practitioner's certification lapses?

Accepted Answer

The practitioner must retake the full certification examination

Answer

No action needed; certification is permanent once earned

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The practitioner must complete additional supervised hours only

Answer

The practitioner must submit a written appeal to BCIA

Question 4

Maintaining professional boundaries in biofeedback therapy most directly protects:

Accepted Answer

The integrity of the therapeutic relationship and client welfare

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The practitioner's scheduling efficiency

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The practitioner's professional reputation alone

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Insurance reimbursement eligibility

Question 5

A biofeedback practitioner who uses technology not supported by current evidence primarily violates which ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

Competence and fidelity to science

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Confidentiality

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Financial transparency

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Record keeping

Question 6

Which documentation is required before beginning biofeedback treatment with a minor?

Accepted Answer

Written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian in addition to the minor's assent

Answer

Only the minor's verbal assent

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A physician's prescription only

Answer

A school psychologist's referral