National Council of Certified Dementia
Practitioners®, LLC
Code of Ethics for Certified Dementia
Practitioners® (CDP® )
| 1. |
The CDP® provides
services to the health care profession
with respect and dignity to the
Dementia Client. |
| 2. |
The CDP® recognizes and respects
the Dementia Client individuality. |
| 3. |
The CDP® participates in ongoing
education and stays current with
regards to Dementia issues and
the National Council of Certified
Dementia Practitioners® Body of
Knowledge. |
| 4. |
The CDP® maintains competence
in his chosen profession. |
| 5. |
The CDP® will report to the National
Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
any acts by a Certified Dementia
Practitioner® that is illegal or
unethical. |
| 6. |
The CDP® assumes absolute responsibility
for your own individual actions. |
| 7. |
The CDP® will stay current with
certifications with the National
Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners®. |
| 8. |
The CDP® insures the privacy of
the dementia client and applies
all HIPPA Regulations. |
| 9. |
The CDP® works to implement innovative
ideas to the health care setting
that may help a Dementia Client. |
| 10. |
The CDP® works to insure that
quality of life is provided for
the Dementia Clients residing in
your health care setting. |
| 11. |
The CDP® networks with other health
care professionals, attends Dementia
/ Alzheimer’s Seminars, Conventions,
Support Groups and Ethics Committees. |
| 12. |
The CDP® respects the Dementia
Clients customs, religious beliefs,
and philosophy. |
| 13. |
The CDP® is truthful and avoids
providing false or misleading Information. |
| 14. |
The CDP® will not use the National
Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners® on any brochure or advertising
without the express permission
of this organization and in no
way benefit directly or Indirectly
at the expense of the National
Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. |
| 15. |
The CDP® understands that its
certification with the National
Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners® does not in any way confer upon
the CDP any type of licensure as
a health care provider. |
