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Code of Professional Conduct

RETA’s Guiding Values

The role of an Educational Therapist is to provide individualised intervention based on a student’s assessed Specific Learning Difference* profile.

RETA adopts the following guiding values of Respect, Integrity, Competence and Empathy (RICE)[1] to aid in the understanding of the behaviour and standards expected of Educational Therapists working in the field of Specific Learning Differences. These guiding values place a responsibility on Educational Therapists to always be aware of their conduct, and be conscious of creating an environment where all are proud and happy to function in.

RESPECT

Educational Therapists uphold human dignity by promoting equality alongside cognitive and emotional development. In their professional practice, Educational Therapists respect the freedom of individuals, cultural and spiritual values, social equality and justice, diversity, and the environment.

COMPETENCE

Educational Therapists demonstrate competence by always performing at the best of their professional ability. Being committed to Continuing Professional Development is an essential quality that allows Educational Therapists to remain fully competent in their profession and practice.

THE ROLE OF AN EDUCATIONAL THERAPIST IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALISED INTERVENTION BASED ON A STUDENT'S ASSESSED SPECIFIC LEARNING DIFFERENCE PROFILE

INTEGRITY

Educational Therapists exercise integrity through their professional commitments, conduct and responsibilities. The guiding value of integrity embodies reliability, honesty, and trust. Trust is integral to an Educational Therapist’s relationship with stakeholders such as students, colleagues, parents, and members of the public.

EMPATHY

Educational Therapists must be motivated by the best interests of the students under their care. Educational Therapists demonstrate empathy by being committed to their profession, being a positive influence, and possessing professional judgement.

RETA adopts the following guiding values of Respect, Integrity, Competence and Empathy (RICE)[1] to aid in the understanding of the behaviour and standards expected of Educational Therapists working in the field of Specific Learning Differences. These guiding values place a responsibility on Educational Therapists to always be aware of their conduct, and be conscious of creating an environment where all are proud and happy to function in.

* A Specific Learning Difference (SpLD) encompasses a range of strengths and weaknesses that impacts upon a person’s ability to acquire certain skills despite traditional instruction. The Register of Educational Therapists (Asia) – RETA believes that all learners can be empowered to reach their fullest potential and experience success when provided with constructive and sound learning strategies.

 

For RETA

  1. Endeavor to contribute to the realisation of RETA’s mission, objectives, and targets.
  2. Demonstrate integrity when carrying out responsibilities and obligations towards RETA and its clients in compliance with the law.
  3. Assume personal accountability for fostering and upholding positive relationships with clients, fellow professionals, and various organisations.
  4. Uphold the integrity and standing as a member of RETA in both public and media representations.

 

For Self

  1. Uphold exemplary personal conduct consistently and refrain from engaging in any actions that could tarnish your own reputation or that of RETA.
  2. Continuously enhance your professional growth by developing your skills, knowledge, and attitudes, and support your colleagues in their own professional development.

 

For RETA Clients

  1. Aim to create a favourable experience for every client
  2. Honor the rights, needs, goals, and trust of each individual, regardless of gender, age, social status, culture, or religion, and promote equal opportunities for all
  3. Acknowledge and support the reasonable desires and goals of parents, guardians, and students
  4. Uphold the strict confidentiality of personal data
  5. Strive to help students reach their maximum educational potential to the best of your ability
  6. Do not commit and to report any actions/relationship or physical environment that could harm colleagues or clients, and specifically refrain from engaging in or permitting any form of abuse towards any of the RETA clients, whether physical, verbal, sexual, psychological, or otherwise.