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Ethics of the Profession
Ethics of the Profession
This ethical paradigm speaks to the unique context of education. There are two sub-types of ethical codes that describe the responsibilities of educators: individual codes, and institutional ones.
Individual Ethics of the Profession are rooted in life experiences and personal values.
Individual Ethics of the Profession are rooted in life experiences and personal values.
Often, one's personal 'moral code' is the source of cognitive dissonance when there is a clash between ethical paradigms. Cognitive dissonance is an important indication of the shielding of personal paradigms; in ignoring incongruent evidence we are insulating our understanding from becoming more accurate and complete (Radd, et al., 2021).
Often, one's personal 'moral code' is the source of cognitive dissonance when there is a clash between ethical paradigms. Cognitive dissonance is an important indication of the shielding of personal paradigms; in ignoring incongruent evidence we are insulating our understanding from becoming more accurate and complete (Radd, et al., 2021).
Whereas Institutional Ethics of the Profession for BC teachers are outlined by two documents:
Whereas Institutional Ethics of the Profession for BC teachers are outlined by two documents:
bctf-code-of-ethics-en.pdfBC Teachers' Federation
BC Teachers' Federation
The second is from the BCTF/FECB. This organization is the professional union for over 50,000 practicing BC teachers. It advocates for their collective rights and interests locally and provincially. Membership is a requirement to practice in a public school, and all members are expected to follow the Code of Ethics/Code de déontologie.
Note: to download the French version, you must be logged in as a BCTF Member
The first is from the BCTC. This regulatory body is responsible for establishing appropriate conduct and competence of BC teachers by:
establishing Certification Standards
reviewing and approving teacher education programs
setting Professional Standards/Normes d'exercise de la profession
edu_standards (1).pdfSimilarly, Institutional Ethics of the Profession for exist for Occupational Therapists (OT):
Similarly, Institutional Ethics of the Profession for exist for Occupational Therapists (OT):
CHCPBC-Ethics-and-Practice-Standards.pdfCollege of Health and Care Professionals of BC
College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
CHCPBC is the recently established (2024) regulatory organization for provincial health professionals. In addition to occupational therapists, they regulate 8 more professions: audiologists, dietitian, hearing instrument practitioners, opticians, optometrists, physical therapists, psychologists, and speech-language pathologists.
Note: These standards are in a transitional state: as of April 1, 2026, the 'legacy standards' of these professions will be retired and replaced with the 'harmonized' version. Past versions are inventoried online
Occupational Therapy BC
Occupational Therapy BC
OTBC is a professional association for Occupational Therapists in BC. As an emerging organization, current priorities are establishing a governance model, advocating for members, and creating a professional community.
Guiding-Principles-for-Ethical-Occupational-Therapy.pdfWFOT is an international organization that works to advocate and support OTs. As an emerging profession, the bulk of their work is to educate, advocate, and support ocupational therapists globally. Every four years, they hold a knowledge sharing gathering called a 'Congress' to nurture professional relationships and knowledge sharing.
They also publish various Public Statements outlining their perspectives on topics related the work of OTs, and Position Statements that position a professional stance on professional issues, including ethical standards for the profession.
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