Professional Code of Conduct
RTT recognises its obligation to uphold professional standards and to promote integrity, responsibility, competence and respect amongst graduates practising in the field. This code should direct all behaviour, values and judgements amongst RTT graduates.
Dimension 1: Demonstrate Personal Qualities
Aspect 1: Develop self awareness and be professional at all times
Aspect 2: Manage yourself in your role
Aspect 3: Commit to a Programme of Continuing Personal Development
Aspect 4: Act with Integrity at all times (values and ethics) including acknowledging the client’s right to terminate the relationship at any point during the process
Dimension 2: Work well with Others
Aspect 1: Take account of professional and service user expertise
Aspect 2: Build and maintain relationships with other professionals that can support you in your practice
Aspect 3: Communicate with clients effectively about your services to establish their trust and consent for the work you intend to do
Aspect 4: Promote inclusiveness and anti-discriminatory practice including awareness of culturally sensitive boundaries that govern therapist/client interactions, physical or otherwise
Dimension 3: Intervene with Skill (Do no harm)
Aspect 1: Apply knowledge, understanding and values relevant to your profession
Aspect 2: Operate within a regulatory and/or organisational framework (including Health &Safety)
Aspect 3: Recognise your limitations and seek advice when needed
Aspect 4: Do not make false claims about your qualifications and experience, or about the scope of RTT as a method
Dimension 4: Quality Assure your Practice
Aspect 1: Protect the Professionalism of the RTT brand
Aspect 2: Select and use appropriate tools when working with clients
Aspect 3: Measure the impact you are having
Aspect 4: Record and maintain accurate records according to strict confidentiality and privacy laws, advising clients of rules for disclosure
Dimension 5: Demonstrate Professionalism
Aspect 1: Provide change and transformation using sound judgement
Aspect 2: Understand how to escalate concerns in your local area and create a network of support
Aspect 3: Ensure you maintain professional boundaries at all times (avoid any sexual or romantic relationships with clients)
Aspect 4: Report Malpractice when noted
Dimension 1: Demonstrate Personal Qualities
Aspect 1: Develop self awareness and be professional at all times
Aspect 2: Manage yourself in your role
Aspect 3: Commit to a Programme of Continuing Personal Development
Aspect 4: Act with Integrity at all times (values and ethics) including acknowledging the client’s right to terminate the relationship at any point during the process
Dimension 2: Work well with Others
Aspect 1: Take account of professional and service user expertise
Aspect 2: Build and maintain relationships with other professionals that can support you in your practice
Aspect 3: Communicate with clients effectively about your services to establish their trust and consent for the work you intend to do
Aspect 4: Promote inclusiveness and anti-discriminatory practice including awareness of culturally sensitive boundaries that govern therapist/client interactions, physical or otherwise
Dimension 3: Intervene with Skill (Do no harm)
Aspect 1: Apply knowledge, understanding and values relevant to your profession
Aspect 2: Operate within a regulatory and/or organisational framework (including Health &Safety)
Aspect 3: Recognise your limitations and seek advice when needed
Aspect 4: Do not make false claims about your qualifications and experience, or about the scope of RTT as a method
Dimension 4: Quality Assure your Practice
Aspect 1: Protect the Professionalism of the RTT brand
Aspect 2: Select and use appropriate tools when working with clients
Aspect 3: Measure the impact you are having
Aspect 4: Record and maintain accurate records according to strict confidentiality and privacy laws, advising clients of rules for disclosure
Dimension 5: Demonstrate Professionalism
Aspect 1: Provide change and transformation using sound judgement
Aspect 2: Understand how to escalate concerns in your local area and create a network of support
Aspect 3: Ensure you maintain professional boundaries at all times (avoid any sexual or romantic relationships with clients)
Aspect 4: Report Malpractice when noted