BSI Professional Ethics 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Renew or recertify before teaching, and inform your supervisor

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Only staff who need it to keep the student safe

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Wearing the facility-approved uniform and modeling safe behavior

Answer

Instructors model rules and represent the facility and certifying organization.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Overstating outcomes creates false security and can reduce needed supervision.

BSI - Basic Swim Instructor Certification Practice Test