Kinesiology in general
Kinesiology is a method that uses direct muscle feedback to identify and release blocked energy flows inside the body. Thus, the self-healing capacities of the body are activated. That leads to an energetic reorganization which grants the client better access to his health potentials, well-being and learning. Health in that context means an optimal condition of the physical, mental, emotional, energetic and social well-being.
The intention of the Code of Conduct is to identify ethical dilemmas and assist LEAP Students and Student/Practitioners in resolving these dilemmas in a professional manner. LEAP Students and Student/Practitioners are accountable for their clinical decision making and have moral and legal obligations for the provision of safe and competent practice.
Where a LEAP Student or Student/Practitioner encounters an ethical quandary, it is advisable to seek appropriate advice. If this action does not resolve this matter, then a LEAP Student and/or Student/Practitioner should seek further advice from the LEAP Association.
The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to:
• Identify the minimum requirements for the practice of LEAP Students to become
Certified LEAP Student/Practitioners practicing in the field of complementary
medicine,
• Identify the fundamental professional commitments of Certified LEAP
Student/Practitioners,
• Act as a guide for the ethical and proper practice of LEAP,
• Clarify what constitutes unprofessional conduct, and,
• Indicate to the community the values which are expected of LEAP Students and
Student/Practitioners.
While the Code of Conduct is not under pinned in statute, adoption and adherence to this Code of Conduct is a condition of maintenance of your LEAP Student and Certified Student/Practitioner status. A breach of the Code of Conduct may render a LEAP Student or Student/Practitioner liable for removal from the Class/Training or from LEAP Student/Practitioner status.
1 Ethical Principles:
1.1 Student/Practitioners conduct themselves ethically and professionally at all times.
1.2 Student/Practitioners render their professional services in accordance with holistic
principles for the benefit and well-being of their clients.
1.3 Student/Practitioners do no harm to their clients.
1.4 Student/Practitioners have a commitment to continuing their professional education
to maintain and improve their professional knowledge, skills and attitudes.
1.5 LEAP Students shall respect the copyright of all LEAP materials used in their
LEAP training according to the Copyright Act of their respective States or
Country, and will not permit other persons who have not done this training to
copy by any means this copyrighted material, and will take due care that the
integrity of this copyrighted material is protected.
1.6 Student/Practitioner shall respect copyright of all materials used in their clinical
practice according to the Copyright Act of their respective States or Country,
recognising that they may make one (1) electronic copy of copyrighted text,
diagrams and other visual materials for their personal use, but may not make
electronic copies of Course or Training Materials that they have not attended
without the written permission of the copyright holder.
1.7 Student/Practitioner clearly understands the concept of projection and does not
collude with a client, while allowing the client to express their view of what they
think another person thinks or feels.
1.8 Student/Practitioners will respect an individual autonomy, needs, values, culture
and vulnerability in the provision of LEAP treatment.
1.9 Student/Practitioners accept the rights of individuals and encourage them to make
informed choices in relation to their healthcare, and support patients in their search
for solution to their healthcare problems.
1.10 Student/Practitioners recognise the limitations of LEAP techniques and practice,
and the competence of other healthcare professionals, and when indicated,
recommend that additional opinions and services be sought, including referral to
other relevant health care professionals.
1.11 Student/Practitioners treat all clients with respect, and do not engage in any form
of exploitation for personal advantage whether financial, physical, sexual,
emotional, religious or for any other reason.
2 Duty of Care:
2.1 The highest level of professional and ethical care shall be given to clients.
2.2 The Student/Practitioner will exercise utmost care to avoid unconscionable
behaviour.
2.3 The client has the right to receive treatment that is provided with skill,
competence, diligence and care.
2.4 In the exercise of care of the client, the Student/Practitioner shall not misrepresent
or misuse their skill, ability or qualification.
3 Professional Conduct:
3.1 LEAP Students and Student/Practitioners must adhere to all of the requirements
of this Code of Conduct as well as State and National laws within their scope of
practice.
3.2 Makes no medical diagnosis.
3.3 The Student/Practitioner shall not provide false, misleading or incorrect advertising
with regard to their practice of LEAP.
3.4 The Student/Practitioner shall not denigrate of defame other members of the health
care profession.
3.5 The Student/Practitioner shall not engage in any activity whether written or verbal,
that will reflect improperly on the practice of LEAP.
3.6 In conveying of scientific or empirical knowledge to a client, the Student/
Practitioner shall act responsibly; personal opinions shall be highlighted as such.
3.7 Students shall not enter in clinical practice other than as part of supervised training.
In other clinical contexts, Students must identify themselves as such and not charge
a fee as a LEAP Student/Practitioner.
3.8 In the clinical setting, the Student/Practitioner shall not be under the influence of
any substance capable of impairing professional judgement.
3.9 Telephone or Internet consultations, without a prior face-to-face consultation,
must not be conducted.
3.10 The fee for service charged or other products sold by the Student/Practitioner
must be reasonable, avoiding any excess or exploitation.
4 Relationship between Student/Practitioner and Client:
4.1 The Student/Practitioner shall not discriminate upon the basis of race, age,
religion, gender, ethnicity, sexual preference, political views, medical conditions,
socioeconomic status, culture, marital status, physical or mental disability.
4.2 The Student/Practitioner/Student must behave with courtesy, respect, dignity and
discretion towards a client, at all times respecting the diversity of individuals and
honouring the trust in the therapeutic relationship.
4.3 The Student/Practitioner shall assist the client to find another appropriate
healthcare professional if required.
4.4 Should a conflict of interest or bias arise, the Student/Practitioner shall declare this
conflict or bias to the client, whether the conflict or bias is actual or potential,
financial, or personal.
5 Professional Boundary:
5.1 The Student/Practitioner will not enter into an intimate or sexual relationship with a
client.
5.2 The Student/Practitioner will not engage in contact or gestures of a sexual nature
to a client.
5.3 Mammary glands and genitalia of a client will not be touched or massaged, and
only professional techniques applied to surrounding tissues.
5.4 Any internal examination of a client, even with consent, is regarded as indecent
assault which is a criminal offence.
5.5 Student/Practitioner clearly understands the concept of transference and counter-
transference, and is aware that they must not respond to transference from the
client except in a professional context, and if counter-transference shall arise, that
they will cease to treat the client and refer the client to another suitable practitioner.
5.6 Any approaches of a sexual nature by a client must be declined, and a note made
in the client’s record.
6 Personal Information and Confidentiality:
6.1 The Student/Practitioner will abide by the requirements of State and National or
Federal privacy and client record laws.
6.2 The Student/Practitioner shall honour the information given by a patient in the
therapeutic relationship.
6.3 The Student/Practitioner shall insure that there will be no wrongful disclosure,
either directly or indirectly, of a client’s personal information.
6.4 Client records must be securely stored, archived, or passed on or disposed of in
accordance with State and National or Federal privacy and client record laws.
6.5 Appropriate measures shall be in place to ensure that client information provided
by facsimile, email, mobile telephone or other media shall be secure.
6.6 Client records must be properly maintained with adequate information of a
professional standard.
6.7 The Student/Practitioner must act with due care and obtain consent when
conveying a client’s information to another health care professional.
6.8 The patient has a right to be adequately informed as to their plan of treatment and
medicine or other products, and access to their information as far as the law
permits.
7 Advertising:
7.1 Advertisements in any form of printed or electronic media, must not:
a. Be false, misleading or deceptive,
b. Abuse the trust or exploit the lack of knowledge of consumers,
c. Make claims of treatment that cannot be substantiated,
d. Make claims of cure,
e. Encourage excessive or inappropriate use of medicines, other products or services,
8 Insurance:
8.1 In order to remain on Health Fund or Health Maintenance Organisation lists of
refundable Practitioners, the Practitioner should have current professional indemnity
insurance and a current first aid certificate.