The National Council for Board Certification Code of Ethics

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Legal Compliance

1.  Adhere to state and federal laws and NCBC regulations and policies.

2.  Refrain from public behavior that is clearly in violation of professional, ethical, or legal standards that apply to the practice of providing services that treat the deficits of children or adults with neurobiological challenges such as full spectrum autism, acquired brain injury, genetic syndromes, learning differences, intellectual and developmental delays, or emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges.

National Council of Board Certification Policies

1.  Follow all NCBC certification program policies, procedures, requirements, and rules, including the obligation to know and understand these policies and requirements.

2.  Provide accurate and truthful documentation concerning certification and recertification. 3.  Keep confidential all aspects of the NCBC examination information, including preventing unauthorized disclosures of exam information.

4.  Cooperate with NCBC in matters related to the Code of Ethics, complaints, or disciplinary investigations.

Professional Performance

1.  Provide competent IWBMC services and support within the individual’s NCBC certification scope. Refer to appropriate professionals for services outside the IWBMC-CE or IWBMC-CP scopes of practice.

2.  Act with honesty and integrity in the conduct of responsibilities and all professional interactions with clients and stakeholders and arrange the professional environment to promote truthful behavior in others. Correct and report any instances of untruthful or fraudulent professional situations.

3.  Implement the IWBMC and conduct IWBMC evaluations with integrity and fidelity, following the standards of the Model while retaining a flexible approach to remove individual barriers and meet the individual needs of the client.

4.  Consistently adhere to the IWBMC standards and practice of Spirit and Will and integration of clients’ Social Structures when implementing the IWBMC as a Provider or Evaluator, which includes but is not limited to developing a respectful relationship with clients and families based on mutual trust and maintaining appropriate boundaries.

5.  Recognize the limitations of one’s professional ability and provide services only when qualified.

6.  Remain aware of personal values and biases and how they may influence professional decisions.

7.  Treat all clients, families, caregivers, and other stakeholders with professionalism, fairness, and respect, and ensure that all behavior towards others is equitable and inclusive.

8.  Maintain the confidentiality of private and sensitive information unless mandated to report or compelled through other legal obligations to disclose the information. If IWBMC services are provided through technology, precautions must be taken to ensure and maintain confidentiality and comply with all relevant laws and requirements regarding storing, transmitting, and retrieving data.

9.  Properly use professional titles, degrees, and all credentials and provide accurate and truthful information regarding education, experience, qualifications, and the performance of services.

10.  Disclose any conflicts of interest or potential conflicts of interest and avoid conduct that could cause a conflict of interest, including but not limited to financial, romantic, or sexual relationships between IWBMC professionals and clients, stakeholders, or families.