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NPA's Ethics committee offers free ethics consultations to NPA members and ethics consultations to non-members for a small fee. Once submitted, you will be contacted by a member of our Ethics Committee. 

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NPA Ethics Committee

Objective

The fundamental objectives of the NPA Ethics Committee is to promote ethical conduct by members at the highest professional level, to educate members concerning ethical standards; to contribute to the protection of the public against harmful conduct by all members; and to aid the Association in achieving its objectives as reflected in its Bylaws. 

The NPA Ethics Committee researches and provides ethical guidance to the Board as needed, and also serves as a consultation resource to NPA psychologists on questions related to the ethics of psychological practice.

Goals

1. Respond to inquiries related to Ethics and Standards of Practice.
2. Educate members and the public regarding the ethical and professional responsibilities of psychologists.
3. Consult with the Nevada Psychological Association Board of Directors, NV Board of Psychological Examiners, and public and private agencies, regarding ethics, conduct, and standards of practice of psychologists.
4. Establish rules and procedures for conducting the business of the committee as approved by the NPA Board of Directors.
5. Monitor developments in the field of professional psychology pertaining to the roles, standards and functioning of psychologists in the state of Nevada and make recommendations to the Board of Directors where indicated.

View the Ethics Committee Brochure

Helpful Links

• APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
• Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners

Ethics Resources for NPA Members

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