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Professional Standards & Ethics Flashcards

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  1. A SAP discovers that an employee they evaluated is also a client of a close personal friend. What is the most appropriate action?

    Answer: Disclose the dual relationship and recuse if objectivity is compromised

    SAPs must disclose potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves when objectivity may be compromised.

  2. Under DOT regulations, which of the following best describes the SAP's primary obligation?

    Answer: Ensuring public safety through objective professional evaluation

    The SAP's primary obligation under DOT 49 CFR Part 40 is to protect public safety through objective evaluation.

  3. An employee refuses to sign a release of information form during the SAP evaluation process. What should the SAP do?

    Answer: Explain that without the release, the SAP cannot complete the evaluation

    Without a signed release, the SAP cannot obtain confidential records and should inform the employee of the consequence.

  4. Which scenario best illustrates a violation of SAP professional boundaries?

    Answer: Accepting a referral fee from a treatment facility for sending clients

    Accepting referral fees from treatment providers creates a financial conflict of interest prohibited by professional ethics standards.

  5. How long must a SAP retain records related to a DOT evaluation under federal guidance?

    Answer: 5 years

    DOT guidance recommends SAPs retain evaluation records for a minimum of 5 years.

  6. A SAP who also serves as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselor at the same company faces which ethical concern?

    Answer: A role conflict between advocacy (EAP) and objective evaluation (SAP)

    Serving as both EAP counselor and SAP for the same employee creates a role conflict between advocacy and neutral evaluation.

  7. Which credential does NOT qualify an individual to serve as a DOT-qualified SAP?

    Answer: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with no substance abuse training

    An LMFT without substance abuse training or addiction credentials does not meet DOT qualification requirements for SAPs.