CFP Professional Standards & Ethics 3

Question 1

A client asks their trainer to recommend a specific diet plan to treat their Type 2 diabetes. The trainer should:

Accepted Answer

Refer the client to a registered dietitian or physician

Answer

Prescribing therapeutic diets for medical conditions like diabetes is outside a trainer's scope of practice and requires a licensed dietitian or physician.

Question 2

Professional boundaries are best described as:

Accepted Answer

Limits that define the appropriate trainer-client relationship and scope of services

Answer

Professional boundaries define the appropriate scope and nature of trainer-client interactions to protect both parties and ensure ethical conduct.

Question 3

A trainer realizes they made an error in a client's program that caused minor injury. The ethical course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the mistake, apologize, and take corrective action

Answer

Accountability and transparency are ethical obligations; trainers must acknowledge errors, apologize, and take steps to prevent recurrence.

Question 4

Which scenario represents appropriate use of client testimonials in marketing?

Accepted Answer

Sharing a testimonial after obtaining written client permission

Answer

Client testimonials require explicit written consent and must not make false or misleading claims about guaranteed outcomes.

Question 5

A trainer suspects a colleague is engaging in unsafe practices with clients. The trainer should first:

Accepted Answer

Address the concern with the colleague or report it through appropriate professional channels

Answer

Professional responsibility includes addressing unsafe practices through appropriate channels such as direct conversation or reporting to management or a certifying body.

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CFP Professional Standards & Ethics 3