Ethics Resources

ASHA's Code of Ethics

• Code of Ethics – effective March 1, 2016
• Code of Ethics (2016) Summary
• Code of Ethics Enforcement

Board of Ethics Complaint Adjudication

• Complaint Filing Process
  • Ethics Complaint Form [PDF]
  • Instructions for Complaint Filing
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• Guidelines for Responding to Ethics Complaints
• Petition for Approval from Board of Ethics to Reinstate Certification and Membership
• Board of Ethics Practices and Procedures (2020)
• Appeals of Board of Ethics Decisions (2017) 

Ethics Guidance

• State Codes and Ethical Provisions
• Articles From the Director of Ethics
• Ethics in Research
• Ethics and Schools Practice
• Ethical Issues in Swallowing
• Ethics Information from Other Health Organizations

Everyday Ethics

In this new blog series, ASHA's director of ethics answers member questions about their ethical dilemmas.

• Discontinuing Services to Clients
• Posting Parent Testimonials

See also ASHA's Ethical Use of Social Media guidance. 

Sanctions and Violation History

• Search for Board of Ethics Decisions in The ASHA Leader
• Board of Ethics Sanction Types
• Publication of Board of Ethics Decisions

Student Ethics Essay Award

Submissions are now being accepted for the 2020 SEEA competition. Read the essay topic and requirements, and view previous winners and their essays.

Ethics Education

• Issues in Ethics Statements
• Ethical Disclosure, Misrepresentation, and Conflict of Interest
• Required Ethical Reporting in the Professions
• Search for ASHA Ethics Products
• Ethics-Related Articles and Other Information