Ethical Principles in AAT Flashcards
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An AAT handler is asked to work with a population they have no training with (e.g., clients with severe PTSD). The ethical obligation is to:
Answer: Decline and refer to a practitioner with appropriate expertise
Practicing beyond one's competence violates ethical standards; referral protects client welfare.
Which document typically governs ethical standards for credentialed AAT practitioners in the US?
Answer: The Pet Partners Standards of Practice and Ethics
Pet Partners provides the primary standards of practice and ethics specifically for registered therapy animal teams in the US.
A client discloses past abuse during an AAT session. The practitioner should:
Answer: Document the disclosure and follow mandatory reporting laws if applicable
Mandated reporting laws supersede confidentiality when abuse disclosures trigger reporting obligations.
Veracity as an ethical principle in AAT requires practitioners to:
Answer: Be truthful with clients about the limitations and evidence base of AAT
Veracity obligates practitioners to be honest about what AAT can and cannot achieve, including sharing evidence-based limitations.
Which of the following best describes the ethical concept of 'non-maleficence' in the context of AAT?
Answer: Avoiding actions that cause unnecessary harm to clients or animals
Non-maleficence means 'do no harm,' requiring practitioners to avoid interventions that risk harm to clients or therapy animals.
A practitioner wants to photograph a session for social media to promote AAT. What ethical step is required first?
Answer: Obtain written informed consent from the client before any photography
Using client images for any purpose requires prior written informed consent to protect privacy and autonomy.
Justice as an ethical principle in AAT refers to:
Answer: Fair and equitable distribution of AAT services without discrimination
Justice requires that AAT services be provided equitably, without bias based on race, gender, disability, or socioeconomic status.