Regulation .04 Sexual Misconduct.
Regulation .04 Sexual Misconduct.LinkCopy Citation
A.
A licensed dietitian or licensed nutritionist may not engage in sexual misconduct in the practice of dietetics.
B.
Sexual misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
(1)
Sexual behavior with a client or patient in the context of a professional evaluation, treatment, procedure, or service to the client or patient, regardless of the setting in which the professional service is provided;
(2)
Sexual behavior with a client or patient under the pretext of diagnostic or therapeutic intent or benefit;
(3)
Requesting sexual favors of a client or patient;
(4)
Inappropriate touching of a client or patient in a sexual manner;
(5)
Therapeutically unnecessary discussion of sexual matters or other verbal conduct of a sexual nature while treating a client or patient;
(6)
Taking photographs or video tapes of a client or patient for sexual purposes; or
(7)
Sexual harassment of staff or students.