(a) Use of human subjects.

1. (1) Counselors plan, design, conduct, and report research in a manner consistent with pertinent ethical principles, federal and state laws, host institutional regulations, and scientific standards governing research with human subjects.
2. (2) Counselors design and conduct research that reflects cultural sensitivity appropriateness.

(b) Deviation from standard practices.

1. (1) Counselors seek consultation and observe stringent safeguards to protect the rights of research participants when a research problem suggests a deviation from standard acceptable practices.
2. (2) See 17 CAR § 390-206.

(c) Precautions to avoid injury. Counselors who conduct research with human subjects:

1. (1) Are responsible for the subject’s welfare throughout the experiment; and
2. (2) Take reasonable precautions to avoid causing injurious psychological, physical, or social effects to their subjects.

(d) Principal researcher responsibility.

1. (1) The ultimate responsibility for ethical research practice lies with the principal researcher.
2. (2) All others involved in the research activities share ethical obligations and full responsibility for their own actions.

(f) Diversity.

1. (1) Counselors are sensitive to diversity and research issues with special populations.
2. (2) They seek consultation when appropriate.
3. (3) See 17 CAR § 390-102(a) and 17 CAR § 390-206.