ALTA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct Flashcards
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Under the ALTA Code of Ethics, a CALT must maintain student confidentiality by:
Answer: Disclosing information only with appropriate consent or as required by law
The ALTA Code requires therapists to protect student privacy and only disclose information with proper consent or when legally mandated.
A CALT who discovers they have been practicing outside their scope of competence should:
Answer: Seek appropriate supervision, training, or refer the student to a more qualified professional
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.
Which action by a CALT most clearly violates ALTA ethical standards regarding professional representation?
Answer: Claiming to use Orton-Gillingham methods without proper training
Misrepresenting qualifications or claiming to use structured literacy methods without proper training is a direct ethical violation involving professional honesty.
According to ALTA ethical guidelines, a CALT should terminate services when:
Answer: The student has met treatment goals and no longer requires the level of service
Services should be discontinued when treatment goals are achieved and continued therapy would not provide additional benefit, avoiding unnecessary dependency.
A CALT accepting gifts from a student's family should be aware that:
Answer: Large or frequent gifts may create a dual relationship that compromises professional objectivity
Accepting substantial gifts can blur professional boundaries and create a dual relationship that may compromise the therapist's clinical judgment.
When a CALT encounters an ethical dilemma not clearly addressed in the ALTA Code of Ethics, the recommended first step is to:
Answer: Consult the code, seek supervision, and consider applicable laws and professional standards
Ethical dilemmas require careful reflection using the professional code, consultation with supervisors or colleagues, and consideration of relevant laws and standards.