Ethics & Professional Standards
CMPC® who are professional members of the CSPA-ACPS Certified Mental Performance Consultants will abide by two codes of conduct: (1) CSPA Code of Ethics and Professional Standards, and (2) the AASP Code of Ethics. Professional CSPA members are required to sign attestation to follow CSPA Code of Ethics and Professional Standards upon obtaining membership.
CSPA Ethical Principles and Standards
The CSPA has a Code of Ethics that encompasses 6 principles and 21 standards. These principles and standards:
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​​Are intended to guide and support members in acting responsibly and ethically in the provision of services to ensure the dignity and welfare of clients (e.g., individuals, teams, organizations) and the general public.
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Reflect expectations of conduct and practical recommendations that can lead to professional and legal ramifications when violated.
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Apply to ethical supervision in which CSPA professional members serve as supervisors and CSPA student and apprentice members render services under their supervision.
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Are not exhaustive and the fact that a conduct is not addressed by the principles and standards does not mean it does not have ethical implications. Members should consult the process of ethical decision-making in the Code of Ethics to guide their conduct
Members must strive to unambiguously and lawfully represent themselves and the profession, and respect the two types of service providers: 1) Certified Mental Performance Consultant® and 2) Registered Psychologist