CHAPTER 9
An Oath of Ethics for Learning and Development Professionals
Written fragments of the Hippocratic Oath date to 275 AD, and the concept was circulating in society for hundreds of years before that. The modern version, only 341 words long, continues to shape the medical profession we know today. It is used during medical graduation ceremonies, referenced in television shows and pop culture, and has been written into medical laws and regulations around the world. As a collection of simple principles to guide a profession, it has proven both enduring and useful.
As learning and development professionals, we need an oath of our ...
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