GC Professional Ethics & Standards 5

Question 1

A Gyrotonic instructor is contacted by a law enforcement officer requesting client attendance records without a court order. The instructor should:

Accepted Answer

Decline to release records without a valid court order or subpoena and consult legal counsel

Answer

Client records are confidential and generally require a court order or subpoena before they can be released to law enforcement.

Question 2

Which of the following represents an appropriate professional relationship with a fellow Gyrotonic instructor?

Accepted Answer

Collaborating on continuing education and referring clients when the colleague is better suited to their needs

Answer

Ethical professional relationships involve collaboration, mutual respect, and client-centered referrals rather than competition through disparagement or misconduct.

Question 3

When a Gyrotonic instructor terminates a client relationship, best ethical practice includes:

Accepted Answer

Providing adequate notice, explaining the reason professionally, and offering referrals to other qualified instructors

Answer

Ethical termination requires advance notice, a professional explanation, and referrals so the client can continue their practice without interruption.

Question 4

An instructor in the US receives a client who reports having a pacemaker. The most ethical and safe approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Obtain written medical clearance from the client's cardiologist before beginning sessions

Answer

A pacemaker is a significant cardiac contraindication that requires physician clearance before any exercise program is initiated.

Question 5

Which behavior demonstrates ethical self-care for a Gyrotonic instructor?

Accepted Answer

Setting appropriate workload limits and seeking personal movement training to model professional practice

Answer

Ethical self-care means maintaining one's own health and sustainable workload so the instructor can consistently provide safe, high-quality sessions.

(GC) Gyrotonic Certification Practice Test

(GC) Gyrotonic Certification Practice Test

GC Professional Ethics & Standards 5