CALT ALTA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct 2

Question 1

Under the ALTA Code of Ethics, a CALT must maintain student confidentiality by:

Accepted Answer

Disclosing information only with appropriate consent or as required by law

Answer

The ALTA Code requires therapists to protect student privacy and only disclose information with proper consent or when legally mandated.

Question 2

A CALT who discovers they have been practicing outside their scope of competence should:

Accepted Answer

Seek appropriate supervision, training, or refer the student to a more qualified professional

Answer

Ethical practice requires CALTs to recognize the boundaries of their competence and seek training, supervision, or referral when a student's needs exceed their expertise.

Question 3

Which action by a CALT most clearly violates ALTA ethical standards regarding professional representation?

Accepted Answer

Claiming to use Orton-Gillingham methods without proper training

Answer

Misrepresenting qualifications or claiming to use structured literacy methods without proper training is a direct ethical violation involving professional honesty.

Question 4

According to ALTA ethical guidelines, a CALT should terminate services when:

Accepted Answer

The student has met treatment goals and no longer requires the level of service

Answer

Services should be discontinued when treatment goals are achieved and continued therapy would not provide additional benefit, avoiding unnecessary dependency.

Question 5

A CALT accepting gifts from a student's family should be aware that:

Accepted Answer

Large or frequent gifts may create a dual relationship that compromises professional objectivity

Answer

Accepting substantial gifts can blur professional boundaries and create a dual relationship that may compromise the therapist's clinical judgment.

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CALT ALTA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct 2