Ethics
NBCC applicants and certificants are responsible for ensuring that their behavior adheres to the standards identified in the Code of Ethics. The current version of this document is available for download at the right-hand side of the page. Also available for download is The Practice of Internet Counseling, statement of principles for guiding the evolving practice of Internet counseling; the Certification Eligibility Policy Relating to Criminal or Lesser Offense Convictions and Other Disciplinary Matters; and the NBCC Ethics Case Procedures. Applicants and certificants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these policies and procedures.
Applicants who are the subject of current or previous legal, criminal or disciplinary matters are required to provide this information at the time of application. Applicants who have disclosures should follow the instructions listed in the application. This includes the provision of a complete, detailed written statement and final disposition documentation. Examples of this documentation are available on this page.
After submission of the application, applicants and certificants are required to provide a written disclosure to NBCC in the event that they become the subject of a legal, criminal or disciplinary matter. This written disclosure must be submitted to NBCC within 60 days of becoming aware of the charge or complaint.