CCE Ethics and Professional Standards 3

Question 1

What is the ethical concern with entering a business relationship with a current client?

Accepted Answer

It creates a dual relationship that can compromise objectivity and exploit trust

Answer

Business relationships with current clients create dual relationships that compromise professional objectivity and exploit the inherent power imbalance.

Question 2

What documentation standard is expected of CCE credential holders regarding client records?

Accepted Answer

Accurate, timely, and confidential records maintained in accordance with professional and legal standards

Answer

Professional documentation must be accurate, maintained promptly, kept confidential, and stored in compliance with legal and ethical requirements.

Question 3

How should a CCE credential holder handle a conflict between a client's wishes and an employer's policy?

Accepted Answer

Prioritize the client's welfare while seeking to resolve the conflict through appropriate channels

Answer

When employer policies conflict with client welfare, credential holders must prioritize the client while working within institutional channels to resolve the conflict.

Question 4

What ethical principle requires a credential holder to maintain competence in their area of practice?

Accepted Answer

Professional competence and scope of practice

Answer

Maintaining professional competence requires credential holders to stay current through continuing education and to practice only within their areas of expertise.

Question 5

What is the ethical obligation when a CCE credential holder's personal values conflict with a client's choices?

Accepted Answer

Provide professional services without imposing personal values, or refer if unable to do so competently

Answer

When personal values could impair service, credential holders must set aside those values or, if unable, provide appropriate referrals without abandoning the client.

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CCE Ethics and Professional Standards 3