Code of Ethics Codes of Ethics Comparison COUN 501—Counselor Professional Identity‚ Function‚ and Ethics Lakeisha Miller Liberty University Abstract The primary purpose of a code of ethics is to safeguard the welfare of clients by providing what is in their best interest. It is also design...
The American Counseling Association (ACA) and the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) are groups whose ethical codes have much in common. However, the key element in both codes is the proper treatment of the patient or client. ACA Code The ACA Code of Ethics...