Codes of Ethics and Decision-Making Models Comparative Charts and Response
Instructions
Human services professionals often need to make ethical decisions when providing support to clients. There several Codes of Ethics established by various associations to guide human service professionals when they encounter these situations.
Research the organizations and their Codes of Ethics listed in the Code of Ethics Comparative Chart below.
Complete the Code of Ethics Comparative Chart by recording each association's guidelines regarding responsibilities to their clients, limitations to confidentiality, cultural considerations, and other important themes.
Note: the last row in the chart is an opportunity for you to list your personal values towards responsibilities to their clients, limitations to confidentiality, cultural considerations, and other ethical considerations.
Code of Ethics Comparative Chart
Organization
Organization of Human Services (NOHS)
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
American Psychological Association (APA)
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Your Personal Values