# Title 11 — Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, Board of Examiners on

## Article 11-02 — Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist Licensure

## Chapter 11-02-02 — Code of Ethics

### § 11-02-02-01. Unethical conduct.

Repealed effective May 1, 1984.
### § 11-02-02-02. Code of ethics.

The board subscribes to the 2016 code of ethics of the American speech-language-hearing
association. This code is incorporated in the rules by reference except that a certificate of clinical
competence is not required to practice speech-language pathology and audiology in North Dakota.
History: Effective May 1, 1984; amended effective October 1, 1989; April 1, 2016; April 1, 2018.
General Authority: NDCC 43-37-06
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-37-06
### § 11-02-02-03. Unacceptable professional conduct.

The following constitute unacceptable professional conduct by a licensed audiologist or
speech-language pathologist and subject such licensee or potential licensee to sanction:
1. Taking financial advantage of a client, or using one's position within an agency to enhance
one's private practice or the private practice of others for personal gain.
2. Entering into any illegal acts with a client.
3. Participating in, condoning, or being an accessory to dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or
misrepresentation in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology.
4. Not providing clients with accurate and complete information regarding the extent and nature
of the services available to them.
5. Convicted of a criminal act which affects the practice of the profession. (North Dakota Century
Code section 12.1-33-02.1)
6. Violating any federal or state confidentiality client care regulation statutes.
7. Violating any federal or state discrimination statutes or regulations.
8. Exploiting relationships with clients such as participating in or soliciting sexual relationships
during the time of services and for twelve months following the termination of services.
9. Refusal to seek adequate and appropriate treatment for any illness or disorder which
interferes with professional functioning or ability to perform the basic expected functions, or
both, of an audiologist or speech-language pathologist.
10. Using misrepresentation in the procurement of licensing as an audiologist or speech-language
pathologist or knowingly assisting another in the procurement of licensing through
misrepresentation. Misrepresentation of professional qualifications, certifications,
accreditations, affiliation, and employment experiences.

11. Failure to report through the proper channels the incompetent, unethical, or illegal practice of
any licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist who is providing such services.
12. Participating in activities that constitute a conflict of professional interest and adversely affect
the licensee's ability to provide audiology or speech-language pathology services.
13. Violating any of the principles of ethics as listed in the 2010 code of ethics of the American
speech-language-hearing association.
14. Providing any inaccurate, misleading, or false information to the board in regard to a licensure
action.
History: Effective October 1, 1989; amended effective April 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 43-37-06
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-37-06, 43-37-13
