National Council of Certified Dementia
Practitioners®
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. |
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