MDCB Approves New Ethical Standards Policy

The MDCB Board of Directors approved a new ethical standards policy at the MDCB January 2010 Board of Directors Meeting. The revised policy outlines sanctions for violations of the standards. The ethical standards can be viewed at 
http://www.mdcb.org/about/eithics.htm#top

As per the sanctions outlined, the MDCB may "place a CMD on probation for up to 5 years, or impose other sanctions related to the ethical violation. A CMD placed on probation may continue to use the certification credential, but shall be subject to
revocation of his or her certified status in the event of another ethical violation during the period of probation."