Branded with Ethics: The BOC Standards of Professional Practice
Early in my high school career I was faced with a moral dilemma. The team’s quarterback and his friend, who were great kids, had gotten themselves into some trouble. His question was, “If I tell you...
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An In Depth Look with… Chad Kinart, MS, ATC
Chad Kinart, MS, ATC Describe your setting: Currently, I serve as the Exam Development Coordinator with the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC). In addition, I am the Chairperson for the Nebraska Board...
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ETHICS IN ACTION: Moral Courage – Do You Have It?
The BOC is beginning a monthly blog series called Ethics in Action, led by Kim Peer, EdD, AT, FNATA. Ethics is defined as “what is right…what is good.” From Kidder’s perspective in Moral Courage...
View ArticleETHICS IN ACTION: Fitting In Isn’t Always Easy
Ethics education has evolved over the years. In medicine, it was originally structured content delivered via formal courses on ethical theory. Through the years, it has transformed to informal...
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ETHICS IN ACTION: In Matters of Principle, Stand Like a Rock. In Matters of...
Ethics education is designed to deepen our reflection on the ultimate questions in life; to help us think more clearly about morality and the choices we make; to sharpen our general thinking and our...
View ArticleETHICS IN ACTION: Personal and Professional Boundaries
Athletic Trainers are often placed in situations where they are considered role models within their community. Many Athletic Trainers struggle with the rigorous work schedule and hours spent at work....
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ETHICS IN ACTION: ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR…AND ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICE...
Ethical action is typically compared to legal action as one considers ethical resolutions. Athletic Trainers (ATs) are faced with challenges each day that are not illegal, rather issues that are...
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ETHICS IN ACTION: MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS?
A famous quote regarding ethics education states: “Although this may sound odd, the purpose of ethics is not to make people ethical, it is to help people make better decisions” (Brown, 1990, xi)....
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ETHICS IN ACTION: USING PARADIGMS TO HELP SORT OUT THE KEY ISSUES
World-renowned author Rushworth Kidder published a book called Moral Courage (2003), in which he defines the paradigms as a practical sense approach to consider and resolve ethical dilemmas. These...
View ArticleEthics In Action: Going the Extra Mile – At What Cost?
By Kimberly S. Peer, EdD, ATC, FNATA Athletic Trainers (ATs) are challenged by contractual constraints in some settings. Although they would like to provide care to all athletes in all sports, clearly...
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