Energy Medicine Professional Association Code of Ethics
As a member of EMPA, I agree and commit to abide by and uphold the following
Code of Ethics:
1. Work within my Scope of Practice
I will use my modalities within the scope of my training, experience, current licensing,
and credentialing. I will accurately represent myself to the public in accordance with my
credentials. If the needs of a client are beyond my abilities, I will refer the client to a
competent professional for care. I agree to practice within the guidelines of this Code of
Ethics.
2. Provide Respectful Care
I pledge to treat clients with respect, courtesy, care, and consideration. I respect the
client’s individuality, beliefs, inherent worth, and dignity. I commit to providing a
comfortable and safe environment for clients. I respect the client’s right to be involved in
their treatment, and I commit to empowering clients to give feedback and alter or
discontinue a session at any time. I practice equality and acceptance, and work in
partnership with clients to promote healing regardless of race, creed, color, age, gender,
sexual orientation, politics, social status, spiritual practice, or health condition. The
client’s inner process, spiritual practices, and pacing of healing are respected and
supported.
3. Commit to Accurate Disclosure and Education
I will inform the client of my educational and experiential background in any related
credentials that I hold on an individualized basis, and consider the client’s expressed
needs and personal situations. I will also provide an explanation of the treatment
process to the level of the client’s understanding, and clearly and accurately inform the
client of the nature and terms of the service before beginning any treatment.
4. Commit to Obtaining Informed Consent
I recognize the client’s right to determine what happens to their body. I will fully
inform clients of choices relating to their care, and disclose policies and limitations that
may affect their care to assist clients in making informed decisions. I will not provide
service without obtaining the client’s signed informed consent (or that of the guardian or
advocate for the client) to the session plan.
5. Protect Confidentiality
I affirm that I will protect client confidentiality at all times, will keep all client records in a
secure and private place in accordance with state and federal regulations, and will only
disclose information with the client’s written consent, within the limits of the law. I will
document client health information and treatment findings appropriately according to my
training and the setting. Information will be shared only with the client’s written
permission.
6. Maintain Legal Compliance
I agree that I am responsible for understanding and complying with local, state/province,
and federal laws and regulations where I practice. I understand that I am expected to
understand any legal restrictions or requirements with regard to any professional license
or credential that I hold and to work within my scope of practice and to comply
accordingly. I will maintain the appropriate business licenses according to my local and
state/province requirements.
7. Commit to Professionalism
I commit to maintain high standards of professionalism and integrity, and to serve the
best interests of clients at all times. I will maintain and respect professional boundaries
with clients at all times. I pledge to respect colleagues in my modality and other
modalities and to model professional courtesy in my behavior and business practices. I
will promote the Energy Medicine profession by committing to continuously improving
my skills through education and practice.
© Energy Medicine Professional Association 2017