Professional Ethics & Standards Flashcards
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A Gyrotonic instructor discovers that a piece of studio equipment has a mechanical fault. The ethical response is to:
Answer: Remove the equipment from use immediately and report it to the studio manager
Faulty equipment poses a safety risk; removing it from service immediately and reporting it is the required ethical and safety response.
Which action by a Gyrotonic instructor would constitute a scope-of-practice violation?
Answer: Diagnosing a client with a herniated disc based on their reported symptoms
Diagnosing medical conditions is the exclusive domain of licensed healthcare providers, not movement instructors.
If a minor client wants to participate in Gyrotonic sessions, who must provide informed consent?
Answer: The minor's parent or legal guardian
For minors, a parent or legal guardian must provide informed consent because minors lack the legal capacity to consent to contractual or health-related agreements.
A client asks their Gyrotonic instructor to adjust a bone that feels 'out of place.' The instructor should:
Answer: Decline, explain this is outside their scope, and refer the client to a chiropractor or physician
Joint manipulation is strictly outside a Gyrotonic instructor's scope of practice; the client must be referred to an appropriate licensed professional.
An instructor is asked to teach a Gyrotonic session in a country where they are not certified to teach. Ethically, they should:
Answer: Verify whether their certification is recognized in that country and comply with local licensing requirements
Professional ethics require instructors to comply with the certification and licensing requirements of the jurisdiction in which they practice.
What is the primary ethical purpose of a Gyrotonic instructor maintaining session documentation?
Answer: To track client progress, ensure session continuity, and protect both the client and instructor legally
Documentation creates a professional record of client progress, supports safety and continuity of care, and provides legal protection for both parties.
A Gyrotonic instructor is pressured by a studio owner to take on more clients than they can safely manage. The ethical response is to:
Answer: Communicate the limitation professionally and prioritize client safety over revenue targets
Professional ethics require instructors to advocate for client safety even under employer pressure, and to communicate their limitations clearly.