Code of Ethics

Members of the American Electrology Association Inc. shall accept the Code of Ethics as the basic tenet of professional, ethical and moral conduct.

Members recognize a responsibility to patients/clients, the profession the Association and its members, other health professionals and self.

While the Code of Ethics encompasses major ethical and moral statements, members shall also adherer to the Association's Standards of Practice for Electrologists as an adjunct to the Code of Ethics.

Electrologists shall:

• PRINCIPLE 1 - Demonstrate professional skills, knowledge and abilities consistent with current recognized and accepted professional standards of practice.
• PRINCIPLE 2 - Exercise professional judgment in the evaluation of patients/clients and the use of treatment procedures.
• PRINCIPLE 3 - Provide the patient with accurate information regarding the profession and the treatment process.
• PRINCIPLE 4 - Respect the dignity and confidences of each patient.
• PRINCIPLE 5 - Use advertising/solicitation methods consistent with ethical and professional values which enable the public to make informed choices.
• PRINCIPLE 6 - Seek reasonably and fiscally sound remuneration for services
• PRINCIPLE 7 - Comply with applicable federal, state or local laws and regulations which affect the practice of electrology.
• PRINCIPLE 8 - Be loyal and supportive to the Association and strive to assist it in fulfilling its objectives.
• PRINCIPLE 9 - Be loyal and supportive to their respective AEA State Affiliated Association.
• PRINCIPLE 10 - Respect the dignity and acknowledge the rights and opinions of fellow members.
• PRINCIPLE 11 - Strive to achieve board certification status of Certified Professional Electrologist (CPE) as a mark of professionalism.
• PRINCIPLE 12 - Maintain professional competence through continuing education.
• PRINCIPLE 13 - Participate in activities that promote professional growth and development.
• PRINCIPLE 14 - Accept responsibility for reporting alleged incompetence, illegal activities, and/or unethical conduct to the appropriate authorities.
• PRINCIPLE 15 - Conduct themselves so as to reflect positively on the profession, its practitioners, and the Association.