Standards of Practice For Canada Mondioring Association
The Standards of Practice provide a framework of principles to convey a collective principle of professionalism, skills and values. As members/clubs, each individual member will undertake the following:
To continue development by reading relevant material; attending workshops and seminars; and pursuing other educational opportunities.
To review and understand source material and academic texts for information.
To always maintain personal professionalism through:
Providing your services honestly
Treating animals respectfully
Valuing and preserving the privacy of fellow members
Maintaining professionalism within the CMA organisation
Professional Code of Ethics
The Professional Code of Ethics was created to set forth guidelines for members. Any member is subject to termination of membership, revocation of certification, and/or other disciplinary actions if they: (a) are convicted of an offence that involves violence against people or animals (b) engage in conduct which could lead to conviction, or a misdemeanor, related to their qualifications or functions; (c) engage in cruelty, abuse, or neglect of animals or humans, or of violence against animals or humans; (d) fail to cooperate with the organization at any point from the inception of an ethical complaint through the completion of all proceedings regarding that complaint. Any member, or member applicant, who wishes to appeal the termination may do so in accordance with the appeals process.
Principle I: Responsibility to Members
Members/ Clubs shall provide assistance to persons without discrimination on the basis of race, age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, gender, health status, religion, political beliefs, national origin, or sexual orientation.
Members suspected of abuse or neglect shall be reported to the BOD.
Members must obtain informed consent from other members/clubs before videotaping, audio recording, or permitting third-party observation during training.
Clubs/members are responsible to obtain signed waivers, contracts, or agreements prior to the start of training.
Members shall ensure and oversee the safety of members, animals, and the public in implementing training.
Principle II: Competence and Integrity
Members shall maintain adequate knowledge of, and adhere to, applicable laws.
Members do not advise or recommendations in areas of veterinary medicine unless licensed and qualified to do so.
Members shall exercise care when stating their recommendations and opinions through public statements.
Principle III: Responsibility to the Organization
Members are respectful of other members and/or clubs and do not engage in cyber bullying via written media or on websites, internet discussion lists and/or social media that is disrespectful, derisive, or inflammatory.
Principle IV: Financial Arrangements & Truthful Representation of Services
Prior to entering into training, clubs/trainers shall clearly disclose and explain to other members all financial arrangements and fees related to services. (example: seminars, training and trials)
Failure to adhere to any of the above requirements will lead to disciplinary action and/or termination of your membership with the Canada Mondioring Association.