Topic 2: Identify and meet ethical responsibilities

Ethics are a set of principles that guide decisions and actions. Codes of ethics apply to most professions. In community services, a code of ethics underpins the way service providers and community service workers provide care. Upholding the code of ethics is fundamental to care provision.

In this topic you will learn how to:

2A Identify, access and interpret information about ethical responsibilities 

2B Identify the scope and nature of own ethical responsibilities  

2C Meet ethical responsibilities according to workplace policies and protocols 

2D Recognise and discuss potential ethical issues and dilemmas  

2E Recognise own values and attitudes and ensure non-judgemental practice

2F Use problem-solving techniques when exposed to competing value systems

2G Recognise and report unethical conduct 

2H Recognise potential and actual conflicts of interest and take action