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Physicians
Arizona Medical Board
32-2933 - Definition of unprofessional conduct
Nurses
Arizona State Board of Nursing
R4-19-403 Unprofessional Conduct
Psychologists
Arizona Board of Psychologists Examiners
R4-26-301(A)
APA Code of Ethics
Social Workers
Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
A.R.S. § 32-3251(16)
Professional Counselors
Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
A.R.S. § 32-3251(16)
Marriage and Family Therapists
Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
A.R.S. § 32-3251(16)
Substance Abuse Counselors
Arizona State Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
A.R.S. § 32-3251(16)
Physicians
Colorado Medical Board
§ 12-240-121. Unprofessional conduct--definitions
Nurses
Colorado Board of Nursing
§ 12-255-120. Grounds for discipline
Psychologists
Colorado State Board of Psychologist Examiners
12-245-224.
Prohibited activities - related provisions - definition.
Social Workers
Colorado State board of Social Work Examiners
12-245-224.
Prohibited activities - related provisions - definition.
Professional Counselors
Colorado State Board of Professional Counselors
12-245-224
. Prohibited activities - related provisions - definition.
Marriage and Family Therapists
Colorado State Board of Marriage and Family Therapists Examiners
12-245-224.
Prohibited activities - related provisions - definition.
Substance Abuse Counselors
Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners
12-245-224
. Prohibited activities - related provisions - definition.
Physicians
Board of Medicine
17-4612 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Nurses
Board of Nursing
5907 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
ANA Code of Ethics
Psychologists
Psychology Licensing
6909 Code of Professional Conduct
APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
Social Workers
Social Work Licensing
7011 Standards of Conduct
NASW Code of Ethics
Professional Counselors
Professional Counseling Licensing
6609 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Marriage and Family Therapists
Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing
7713 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
AAMFT Code of Ethics
Substance Abuse Counselors
Addiction Counselors Licensing
8716 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
NAADAC/ NCC AP Ethical Standards
Physicians
Georgia Composite Medical Board
Nurses
Georgia Board of Nursing
Chapter 410-10. STANDARDS OF PRACTICE AND UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Psychologists
Georgia Board of Psychology
Chapter 510-4. CODE OF ETHICS
Social Workers
GA Board of Prof. Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists
Chapter 135-7 CODE OF ETHICS
Professional Counselors
GA Board of Prof. Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists
Chapter 135-7 CODE OF ETHICS
Marriage and Family Therapists
GA Board of Prof. Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists
Chapter 135-7 CODE OF ETHICS
Substance Abuse Counselors
The Georgia IC&RC Affiliate Board for Addiction & Recovery Professionals
Codes of Ethical and Professional Conduct for Certified Professionals
Physicians
Medical Licensing Board of Indiana
IAC 844 Article 5-2 STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND COMPETENT PRACTICE OF MEDICINE
Nurses
Board of Nursing
IAC 848 Article 2-2-3
Unprofessional conduct
Psychologists
Indiana Board of Psychology
IAC 868 Article 1.1 Rule 11. Code of Professional Conduct
Social Workers
Board of Social Work
IC 25-23.6-4-1 Unlawful practices
Professional Counselors
Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board
IC 25-23.6-4.5-1 Unlawful practices (Mental Health Counselors)
Marriage and Family Therapists
Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board
IC 25-23.6-3-1 Unlawful practices (MFT)
Substance Abuse Counselors
Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board
IC 25-23.6-10.1 Unlawful Practice (Addiction Counselors and Clinical Addiction Counselor)
Physicians
Board of Medicine
Iowa Admin. Code r. 653-13.20 Principles of medical ethics (Board gives deference to AMA/AOA Code of Ethics)
Nurses
Iowa Board of Nursing
Iowa Administrative Code - Chapter 4 Discipline
Psychologists
Iowa Board of Psychology
APA Ethics Code Adopted
Social Workers
Iowa Board of Social Work
IAC 645—283.2(272C) Grounds for discipline
Professional Counselors
Iowa Board of Behavioral Science
645—33.2(154D,272C) Grounds for discipline.
ACA Code of Ethics
Marriage and Family Therapists
Iowa Board of Behavioral Science
645—33.2(154D,272C) Grounds for discipline.
AAMFT Code of Ethics
Substance Abuse Counselors
Iowa Board of Certification (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors)
Iowa Board of Certification Code of Ethics
Physicians
Kansas Board of Healing Arts
K.S.A. 65-2837(b) Unprofessional conduct
Nurses
Kansas Board of Nursing
60-3-110. Unprofessional conduct
Standards of practice, Kan. Admin. Regs. § 60-3-109a
Psychologists
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
102-1-10a. Unprofessional conduct.
102-1-20. Unprofessional conduct regarding recordkeeping.
102-4-12. Unprofessional conduct. (Masters Level Psychology)
Social Workers
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
102-2-7. Unprofessional conduct
Professional Counselors
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
102-3-12a. Unprofessional conduct.
Marriage and Family Therapists
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
102-5-12. Unprofessional conduct.
Substance Abuse Counselors
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Addiction Counselors
102-7-11. Unprofessional conduct
Physicians
Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure
KRS 311.595 Denial, probation, suspension, or reco revocation license
Nurses
Kentucky Board of Nursing
KRS 314.031 Unlawful acts relating to nursing.
KRS 314.091 Reprimand, denial, limitation, probation, revocation, or suspension of licenses, privileges, or credentials -- Hearings -- Appeals.
Psychologists
Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology
201 KAR 26:145. Code of conduct.
Social Workers
Kentucky Board of Social Work
201 KAR 23:080. CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT.
Professional Counselors
Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
201 KAR 36:040. Code of Ethics
Marriage and Family Therapists
Kentucky Board of Licensure for Marriage and Family Therapists
201 KAR 32:050 Code of Ethics
Substance Abuse Counselors
Kentucky Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors
201 KAR 35:030. Code of Ethics
Physicians
Maryland Board of Physicians
Ethics (10.32.02.16)
Nurses
Maryland Board of Nursing
10.27.07.03 -- Nurse Practitioner Scope and Standards of Practice
Psychologists
The Board of Examiners of Psychologists
COMAR 10.36.05 Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
Social Workers
MD Board of Social Work Examiners
10.42.03: Code of Ethics
Professional Counselors
Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
10.58.03: Code of Ethics
Marriage and Family Therapists
Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
10.58.03: Code of Ethics
Substance Abuse Counselors
Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
10.58.03: Code of Ethics
Physicians
Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
334.100. Denial, revocation or suspension of license, alternatives, grounds for--reinstatement provisions
Nurses
Missouri Board of Nursing
335.066. Denial, revocation, or suspension of license, grounds for, civil immunity for providing information--complaint procedures
Psychologists
Missouri Committee of Psychologists
Chapter 5 - Rules of Conduct
Social Workers
Missouri Committee for Social Workers
Chapter 3—Ethical Standards/Disciplinary Rules
Professional Counselors
Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors
Chapter 3—Professional Responsibility
Marriage and Family Therapists
Missouri Committee of Marital & Family Therapists
Chapter 3—Ethical Standards
Substance Abuse Counselors
Missouri Credentialing Board
MCB Ethics Code
Physicians
Medicine And Surgery
009. UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Nurses
Nurse Licensing
Psychologists
Nebraska Psychology Licensing
Chapter 156 Unprofessional Conduct by a Psychologist
APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
Social Workers
Mental Health And Social Work Practice
94-016 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Professional Counselors
Mental Health And Social Work Practice
94-016 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Marriage and Family Therapists
Mental Health And Social Work Practice
94-016 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Substance Abuse Counselors
Alcohol And Drug Counselor
15-016 UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (CODE OF ETHICS)
Physicians
Board of Medicine
Nevada Revised Statutes 630.301 - 630.3065: Grounds for Initiating Disciplinary Action or Denying Licensure
Nurses
Nevada State Board of Nursing
NRS 632.347 Grounds for denial, revocation or suspension of license or certificate or other disciplinary action.
Psychologists
State of Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners
NRS 641.390-440 Prohibited acts; penalties
NRS 641.230 disciplinary action
Social Workers
Board of Social Workers
NRS 641B.500 Prohibited acts; penalties
NRS 641B.400 Grounds for disciplinary action.
Professional Counselors
State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists & Clinical Professional Counselors
NAC 641A.256 Unprofessional conduct
NAC 641A.252 Adoption by reference (National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Code of Ethics)
Marriage and Family Therapists
State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists & Clinical Professional Counselors
NAC 641A.256 Unprofessional conduct
NAC 641A.252 Adoption by reference (AAMFT Code of Ethics)
Substance Abuse Counselors
Board of Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors
NAC 641C.120 Adoption by reference (NAADAC/NCC AP Code of Ethics)
Physicians
North Carolina Medical Board
Professional Ethics Resources
Nurses
North Carolina Board of Nursing
§90-171.37. Disciplinary authority.
Psychologists
North Carolina Psychology Board
APA Ethics Code Adopted
Social Workers
North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
NCAC Title 21 Chapter 63 Section .0500 – Ethical Guidelines
Professional Counselors
North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors
ACA Code of Ethics Adopted
Marriage and Family Therapists
North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Board
AAMFT Code of Ethics Adopted
Substance Abuse Counselors
North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board
SECTION .0500 - ETHICAL PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCT
Physicians
State Medical Board of Ohio
Code of Ethics
Nurses
Ohio Board of Nursing
4723-4 Standards of Practice Relative to Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
Psychologists
Ohio Board of Psychology
4732-17-01. General rules of professional conduct pursuant to section 4732.17 of the Revised Code
Social Workers
Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapists Board
Chapter 4757-5 Code of Ethics
Professional Counselors
Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapists Board
Chapter 4757-5 Code of Ethics
Marriage and Family Therapists
Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapists Board
Chapter 4757-5 Code of Ethics
Substance Abuse Counselors
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board
Chapter 4758-8 Code of Ethical Practice and Professional Conduct
Physicians
Texas Medical Board
RULE §190.8 Violation Guidelines
Nurses
Texas Board of Nursing
Rule §217.12 Unprofessional Conduct
Psychologists
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Rules 465.1-465.38
Social Workers
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Subchapter B. Code of Conduct and Professional Standards of Practice
Professional Counselors
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Subchapter C Code of Ethics
Marriage and Family Therapists
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council
Subchapter B. Rules of Practice.
Substance Abuse Counselors
Texas Certification Board
Code of Ethics
Physicians
Virginia Board of Medicine
Part II. Standards of Professional Conduct
Nurses
Virginia Board of Nursing
18VAC90-19-230. Disciplinary provisions
Psychologists
Virginia Board of Psychology
18VAC125-20-150. Standards of practice
Social Workers
Virginia Board of Social Work
18VAC140-20-150. Professional conduct.
Professional Counselors
Virginia Board of Counseling
18VAC115-20-130. Standards of practice
Marriage and Family Therapists
Virginia Board of Counseling
18VAC115-50-110. Standards of practice.
Substance Abuse Counselors
Virginia Board of Counseling
18VAC115-60-130. Standards of practice
