Ethics Program News
New! From the Director of Ethics
A new series of articles by ASHA's director of ethics focusing on current topics and issues related to professional ethics in audiology, speech-language pathology, and speech, language, and hearing sciences.
2009 Student Ethics Essay Award
Essay topic and other preliminary information for NSSLHA members, NSSLHA chapter advisors, and academic program faculty.
Ethical Implications of Using Outdated Standardized Tests [PDF]
This article addresses concerns and issues related to use of older versions of standardized tests after newer editions have been published. The article was written by two members of the Board of Ethics for publication in Special Interest Divison 16's Perspectives on School-Based Issues.
Principles of Ethics Poster [PDF]
The four ethical principles that comprise the foundation of ASHA's Code of Ethics are displayed in a downloadable document suitable for framing.
2008 Student Ethics Essay Award (SEEA) Recipients
See the list of recipients of the 2008 SEEA and read the winning essays.
Revised Issues in Ethics Statements
The Board of Directors recently approved revisions of the following Issues in Ethics statements:
- Public Announcements and Public Statements provides guidance to help individuals ensure that public statements or announcements about their services, products, or publications convey accurate and adequate information to aid the public in making informed choices in matters concerning the professions and the services rendered by their practitioners.
- Accepting Referrals for Private Practice From Primary Place of Employment provides guidance to individuals who may face a potential conflict of interest related to accepting referrals from their primary place of employment for their own private practices. This statement replaces an earlier version entitled Drawing Cases for Private Practice From Primary Place of Employment.
- Ethics in Research and Scholarly Activity provides guidance on Code of Ethics provisions for ASHA members and certificate holders involved in scholarly activities such as research and grant writing. This statement replaces an earlier version entitled Ethics in Research and Professional Practice.
Instructions and Form for Filing Complaints [PDF]
Complaints of alleged violations of the Code of Ethics must be submitted in writing, using the new complaint filing form, which includes instructions and tips for ensuring that the Board of Ethics has the facts and other information it needs to consider the complaint.
 Ethics Education
Ethics Education is an essential instructional manual for college and university faculty as well as those working within the professions. As a revision of the popular Ethics: Resources for Professional Preparation, Ethics Education combines case studies with decision-making models to teach the knowledge and skills students need.
ASHA Practice Policy
The entire set of official documents of the Association, including cardinal documents (e.g., Code of Ethics, Scopes of Practice) and practice policy documents for audiology and speech-language pathology.
Reference Library Quick Links
Code of Ethics
All ASHA members are bound by the ASHA Code of Ethics (last revised January 2003).
Guidelines for the Responsible Conduct of Research: Ethics and the Publications Process
This guidelines document was prepared by ASHA's Committee on Research Integrity and Publication Practice to provide information on ethical standards for the responsible conduct and reporting of research in communication sciences and disorders.
Scopes of Practice
Documents for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology that outline parameters for the practice of the professions. Ethical practice requires that the professional work within his or her respective scope.
Statement of the Practices and Procedures of the Board of Ethics
This document outlines the policies and procedures followed by the Board of Ethics in processing and adjudicating formal ethics complaints.
Statement of the Practices and Procedures for Appeals of Board of Ethics Decisions
This document outlines the procedures for appealing rulings by the ASHA Board of Ethics.
Issues in Ethics Statements
The list of Issues in Ethics statements provides analysis and instruction concerning specific issues related to ethical conduct. These statements were developed to promote awareness and thoughtful consideration of ethical issues and to help indivduals engaging in self-guided ethical decision making.
Complaints of Alleged Violation of the Code of Ethics
Instructions and Form for Filing Complaints [PDF]
Ethics complaint form and instructions for submitting complaints of alleged violations of the Code of Ethics for consideration by the Board of Ethics
Ethics Education
Ethics-Related Articles and Other Information
Ethics-related articles from The ASHA Leader and articles/information from other sources
Ethical Issues in Swallowing
Links to articles from Special Interest Division newsletters and ASHA journals.
Board of Ethics Convention Presentation Handouts
2007 Handouts
2006 Handouts
Other Resources
Ethics Roundtable
An archive of past discussions by experts on various ethics topics.
Statements Regarding the AuD
Statements of the ASHA Executive Board and Board of Ethics regarding use of the AuD designator.
Web Links to Ethics Information - sources of ethics information from ASHA and other organizations.
David Denton is ASHA's director of ethics. Contact him by e-mail at ddenton@asha.org or through the Action Center at 800-498-2071, ext. 5785.
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