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American Council of Hypnotist Examiners
Code of Ethics
As a Hypnotherapist holding a Certification from the American Council of
Hypnotist Examiners, I commit myself to conduct my professional
relationships in accord with the Code of Ethics and subscribe to the
following statements:
- I regard as my primary obligation the welfare of the individual or
group served.
- I will not discriminate because of race, color, religion, age, sex, or
national ancestry and in my job capacity will work to prevent and
eliminate such discrimination in rendering service, in work assignments,
and in employment practices.
- I give precedence to my professional responsibility over my personal
interests.
- I hold myself responsible for the quality and extent of the service I
perform.
- I respect the privacy of the people I serve.
- I respect the rights, desires and needs of my clients at all times.
- I use in a responsible manner information gained in professional
relationships.
- I treat with respect the findings, views, and actions of colleagues
and use appropriate channels to express judgment on these matters.
- I practice hypnotherapy within the recognized knowledge and competence
of the profession.
- I recognize my professional responsibility to add my ideas and
findings to the body of hypnotism knowledge and practice.
- I accept responsibility to help protect the community against
unethical practice by any individuals or organizations engaged in hypnotic
services.
- I distinguish clearly, in public, between my statements and actions as
an individual and as a representative of an organization.
- I support the principle that professional practice requires
professional education.
I teach self-hypnosis to my clients/students whenever possible.
- I contribute my knowledge, skills and support to programs of human
welfare.
- I agree to conduct my practice and all professional interactions in
strict accordance with the Code of Ethics as defined. If I am charged with
an ethics violation, I understand that an investigation may be conducted
upon receipt of a written complaint signed by a complaining victim. I will
be given an opportunity to present my version of the complaint to the
Ethics Committee. I understand that my Certification could be suspended
for a specified period of time or revoked by a unanimous vote of the
Ethics Committee. In any case, I agree to hold the American Council of
Hypnotist Examiners harmless for such actions.
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