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Code of Ethics
The International Cupping Society expects that all of its members conduct their professional activities in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Society.
All practitioners and therapists must have appropriate Training and follow appropriate cross infection control procedures, to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for themselves, their colleagues and their clients.
The following are some of the basic standards required and are considered the minimum standards expected by the Society for all its members:
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Hepatitis B Immunisation
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First aid kit is required .
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Clean and hygienic conditions.
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Waste Disposal Procedures are sufficient and follow the law of the relevant country.
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Relevant Sharps disposal and clinical waste.
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All work materials such as chairs surfaces, and tables are thoroughly cleaned using a suitable disinfectant between patients and at the end of each working day and after any spillage on the surface.
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The skin in the area of the cupping site must be appropriately cleansed.
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Before conducting the cupping procedure, the practitioner will wash their hands and forearms with soap and hot water, drying with clean disposable towels.
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Gowns and towels must be changed and cleaned after each use and free from stains as appropriate.
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Cups and other disposable instruments must be prepackaged and pre-sterilized and only applied once, after which appropriate disposal in a puncture and leak-proof box, and its contents must be disposed of in a manner authorized for clinical waste.
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Hands must be cleaned with antibacterial soaps between each patient.
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Use of disposable gloves during cupping.
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Therapists must not overcharge, mislead or continue to treat patients for prolonged treatment courses without beneficial treatment results.
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Controlled infectious disease which require hospitalisation, cancer treatment and other serious diseases should not be offered as a replacement to conventional medical treatment.
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Patients must be advised to fast for a minimum of three hours before treatment.
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Therapists must be trustworthy to their patients, not misguide, nor give unqualified advice.
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Therapists must not advise patients to stop medication or other medical treatments without first consulting with their physician.
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Therapists must give their complete attention when treating a patient and provide safe and suitable treatments to the best of their ability.
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Attention must be taken by members not to give incorrect results about the success of treatments or to say that any treatment is a total cure in every case without clear evidence.
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Members will be asked occasionally to attend additional optional education seminars and lectures appropriate to maintain with current professional standards.
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Membership to be renewed on an annual basis subject to compliance with the Society's Code of Ethics
Society abbreviations
MICTS - Member of International Cupping Therapy Society.
FICTS - Fellow of International Cupping Therapy Society.
HICTS Honor member of International Cupping Therapy Society
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