Ethical Practice Board
Clinical practice by certificate holders in the profession in which they are not certified. Ethical Practice Board
Abstract
From time to time, the Ethical Practice Board or the Council on Professional Ethics determines that members and certificate holders can benefit from additional analysis and instruction concerning a specific issue of ethical conduct. Issues in Ethics statements are intended to heighten sensitivity and increase awareness. They illustrate the Code of Ethics and are intended to promote thoughtful consideration of ethical issues. They may assist members and certificate holders engage in self-guided ethical decision-making. These statements do not absolutely prohibit or require specified activity. The facts and circumstances surrounding a matter of concern will determine whether the activity is ethical. This Issues in Ethics Statement replaces the previous one of the same title.
Source and rights
Published by ASHA. Supplement, 1996. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- Ethical Practice Board
- Published
- 1996
- Applies to
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- ASHA. Supplement
- PubMed
- 8680266
- Added to Prognia
- 24 July 2026




