Code of Ethical Conduct
The Hong Kong Association of Professionals Specializing in Addiction Counseling Limited (referred to herein as "the Board" or "HKAPSAC") provides voluntary certification for addiction and other behavioral health professionals in China as a way of assuring competence to clients, to the public, and to employers. HKAPSAC is dedicated to the principle that individuals in the field of addiction treatment and behavioral health services must ensure their behavior meets the highest standards of ethical practice. To that end, the HKAPSAC has adopted this Code of Ethical Conduct, to be applied to all professionals certified by or seeking certification by the Board. All Individuals are subject to this Code and the HKAPSAC Code of Ethical Conduct – Disciplinary Procedures from the date of application for any HKAPSAC credential. The Code of Ethical Conduct exists, in part, for the protection of consumers and to maintain the integrity and professionalism of the field………
