Professional Ethics Flashcards
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A colleague asks you to sign off on their in-water skills checks that you did not observe. What should you do?
Answer: Refuse, because certifying unobserved skills is falsification
Records must reflect actual observation; falsification undermines safety and credentials.
Why should instructors avoid private electronic communication with minor students?
Answer: It can blur boundaries and create risk; communication should go through parents or official channels
Transparent, guardian-inclusive communication is a standard youth-protection practice.
An instructor is asked by a manager to teach more students than the recommended ratio allows. What is the most professional response?
Answer: Explain the safety ratio concern and request an assistant or class adjustment
Ratios exist for safety, so instructors should advocate for appropriate supervision.
Which is an example of appropriate physical contact during swim instruction?
Answer: Supporting a student's body during a back float in view of others
Contact should be purposeful, instructional, brief, and observable.
Being under the influence of alcohol while instructing is:
Answer: A serious breach of professional duty and a safety hazard
Impairment compromises judgment, supervision, and emergency response.
Which behavior shows respect for a student's cultural or religious needs?
Answer: Accommodating appropriate swimwear within safety guidelines
Respecting reasonable cultural needs promotes inclusion without compromising safety.
If you disagree with a facility policy, the ethical approach is to:
Answer: Follow it while raising concerns through appropriate channels
Professionals follow policy and advocate for change constructively.