Professional Ethics Flashcards

Your instructor certification expires next week and you have a class scheduled after that date. What should you do?

Answer: Renew or recertify before teaching, and inform your supervisor

Teaching with an expired certification misrepresents qualifications and can void liability coverage.

A student has a medical condition disclosed on their registration form. Who should have access to that information?

Answer: Only staff who need it to keep the student safe

Health information should be shared only on a need-to-know basis to protect privacy.

Which statement best describes professional appearance and conduct for a swim instructor on deck?

Answer: Wearing the facility-approved uniform and modeling safe behavior

Instructors model rules and represent the facility and certifying organization.

An instructor realizes they made an error during a lesson that caused a minor injury. What is the ethical action?

Answer: Provide care, complete an incident report, and be honest with the supervisor and parent

Honesty and documentation are essential for accountability and follow-up care.

Making a promise to a parent that their child will be 'drown-proof' after lessons is unethical because:

Answer: No amount of instruction makes anyone drown-proof, and active supervision is always needed

Overstating outcomes creates false security and can reduce needed supervision.

Treating all students equally regardless of race, gender, religion, or disability reflects which principle?

Answer: Inclusion and nondiscrimination

Ethical instructors provide fair, inclusive instruction to every participant.

A student with a disability enrolls in your class. What is the most appropriate ethical approach?

Answer: Make reasonable adaptations and consult with the family and supervisor

Reasonable accommodations support inclusion while maintaining safety.