iep code of ethics & professional standards

RA 10029 (psychology act)

RA 1036 (mental health act)

RA 10912 (cpd act)

legislative foundations of practice

RA 10029 (psychology act)

mandates professional licensure for psychologists and psychometricians to protect public welfare from unqualified services.

RA 11036 (mental heatlh act)

guarantees rights of service users and enforces rights-based mental healthcare standards in workplace and clinical settings.

RA 10912 (cpd act)

requires continuous skill upgrading and credit unit fulfillment for ongoing professional license renewal

I. Respect for Dignity

II. Competent Caring

III. Integrity

IV. Social Responsibility

universal principles declaration

respect for dignity

inherent worth and equal consideration for all human beings

competent caring

active promotion of well being and non maleficence

integrity

honesty, transparency, and conflict management in all relations

social responsibility

scientific contribution to comunity welfare and social justice

informed consent

mandatory voluntary agreement across virtual and clinical settings

privacy and protection

safeguarding personal information, client records, and identity

fairness and non-discrimination

equal service regardless of culture, gender, status, and beliefs

maximizing benefit

active enhancement of client and community psychological welfare

minimizing harm

rigorous prevention and immediate mitigation of risks

self correction

personal problem monitoring to prevent service impairment

multiple relationships

avoid dual roles that impair objectivity or exploit clients

post therapy conduct

absolute ban on sexual intimacy with former clients for two years minimum

truthful communication

accurate statements regarding credentials, fees, and outcomes

tool validity

role boundaries

test security

standards for psychological testing

tool validity

use psychometrically sound and culturally validated instruments

role boundaries

psychometricians administer;

psychologists diagnose and interpret

test security

protect copyright test manuals, items, and scoring keys

general privilege standard

legal exception limits

confidentiality & duty to warn

general privilege standards

strict secrecy

secure storage

limit invasion

strict secrecy

client communication remain privileged

secure storage

electronics and paper file encryption

limit invasion

obtain only necessary clinical info

legal exception limits

imminent danger

court orders

mandated reporting

imminent danger

duty to protect self or third parties

court orders

valid judicial subpoenas and law mandates

mandated reporting

suspected child or elder abuse cases

human relations & safe spaces

zero harassment

fair grievance

informal resolution

zero harassment

prohibition of sexual harassment aligning with RA 7877

fair grievance

no discrimination against complaintts or respondents

informal resolution

attempt direct peer dialogue before formal PAP reporting

telepsychology & digital standards

digital platform security

virtual assessment limits

emergency protocols

digital platform security

mandatory end-to-end encryption for online sessions

virtual assessment limiits

explicit disclosure of tele-assessment validity boundaries

emergency protocols

pre-established local crisis contacts for remote clients

2022 Post-Pandemic Integration

the updated PAP code integrates specific guidelines for digital interventions, remote assessment tools, and virual consent

enforcement & penalties under RA 10029

administrative penalties

fines

imprisonment

administrative penalties

reprimand, license suspension, or permanent revocation of professional card by PRC

fines

p10,000 to p100,000 fine for illegal practice or unaccredited service provision

imprisonment

6 months to 3 yeras of imprisonment for unathorized practice of psychology

upholding public trust & professional excellence

adherence to the code of ethics guarantees competent, humane, and legally compliant paychological services for the Filipino people