Make up assignment

This is a required assignment – please write a 1 page paper on ethical issues at your internship, answering the following questions:

Have you had to deal with any ethical issues at your internship, and if so, how did you handle it? No I have had no ethical issues in my internship. We just have to keep some information confidential like the students health card information.

What are some potential ethical issues that could arise at your internship? I have no idea. The way that Tricia handles things is a very safe, open, and comfortable environment. When she needs to talk to someone in private she closes the door.

Has your supervisor ever shared something with you that maybe they shouldn’t have? No.

Is it okay to be Facebook friends with a client or supervisor? Yes as long as you are no longer at the place and you want to use them as a reference.

Is it okay to hug a client or supervisor? It depends on where you do your internship. If it’s at a children’s center than yes. If not I would say no.

How do you handle confidentiality?  What if you see a client in the community – do you say hi? I am very good at confidentiality. I always keep discussions quiet that needs to be. The only time that I wouldn’t is if it puts other people or themselves in danger.

What are some steps you can take to protect yourself around these issues? Be informed about the policies and procedures at the internship site and agencies you work at.