Code of Ethic of Cardiovascular Technologist
Code of Ethics for Cardiovascular Technologists
The purpose of this Code of Ethics is to acknowledge the cardiovascular technologist of his/her acceptance of the responsibility and trust deliberated upon it by the Malaysian Society of Cardiovascular Technologists (MSCVT) and to recognise that earning the credential is a privilege that must be earned and maintained. The delivery of safe, competent, and ethical patient care is a responsibility of the highest order.
All credentialed cardiovascular technologists shall, in their professional activities, sustain and advance the integrity and honour of the profession by adhering to this Code of Ethics. Cardiovascular technologists who intentionally or knowingly violate any provision of the Code of Ethics will be subject to action by which may result in the revocation of the credential.
1) As a credentialed cardiovascular technologist, I shall place the safety, health, and protection of the patient above all other interests.
2) As a credentialed cardiovascular technologist, I shall demonstrate and maintain professional competence in all aspects of patient care and within the scope of practice as defined by my employer.
3) As a credentialed cardiovascular technologist, I shall uphold professional standards by adhering to defined technical protocols and diagnostic criteria established by peer review.
4) As a credentialed cardiovascular technologist, I shall represent my qualifications honestly and provide only those services for which I am qualified to perform.
5) As a credentialed cardiovascular technologist, I shall defend and protect the patient’s right to privacy and confidentiality unless required to disclose such information by law.
6) As a credentialed cardiovascular technologist, I shall consistently maintain and improve professional competence through regular assessment of skills, continuing education, experience, and professional training.
7) As a credentialed cardiovascular technologist, I shall voluntarily report any criminal behaviour resulting in a conviction of a criminal violation.
8) As a credentialed cardiovascular technologist, I shall avoid deceptive acts that misrepresent my academic or professional qualifications.
9) As a credentialed cardiovascular technologist, I shall avoid compromise of professional judgement by conflicts of interest.
10) As a credentialed cardiovascular technologist, I shall will engage only in legal arrangements and practices in the healthcare field.
11) As a credentialed cardiovascular technologist, I shall act in a manner free of bias with regard to religion, ethnicity, gender, age, nationality, disability, and socioeconomic status.
12) As a credentialed cardiovascular technologist, I shall uphold and follow all policies and procedures required by my organisation that I employed and also by the relevant authorities to remain in good standing, and I shall abide by the Cardiovascular Technologist Code of Ethics.