UCI CYCLING REGULATIONS  − an understanding of the 2015 IPC Athlete Classification Code and the  International Standards;  − a professional qualification(s), level of experience, skills and/or competencies to  act as a Classifier for the UCI. These include that a Classifier must either:  a) be a certified health professional in a field relevant to the Eligible Impairment  category which the UCI at its sole discretion deems acceptable, such as a  medical doctor or physiotherapist for Athletes with a Physical Impairment, who  has knowledge and experience in dealing with people with physical  impairments; and/or an ophthalmologist or optometrist for Athletes with a  Vision Impairment; or  b) have an extensive coaching or other relevant background in the sport of  cycling; or a recognised and reputable academic background which  encompasses a requisite level of anatomical, biomechanical and sport specific  expertise, such as certified coaches, bike fit experts or experts in human  movement science with the ability to analyse gait and assess the athlete on  the bicycle/tricycle/handcycle, which the UCI at its sole discretion deems to be  acceptable.  The UCI has established a process of Classifier Certification by which Classifier  Competencies are assessed. The Classifier Education Pathway is available on the UCI  website. This process is only applicable for Classifiers being certified to classify Athletes  with a Physical Impairment. Ophthalmologists and optometrists who classify athletes with a Vision Impairment are  trained and certified by the International Blind Sports Association (IBSA) and the  International Paralympic Committee (IPC). The certification awarded by IBSA and the  IPC is recognised by the UCI. (text modified on 01.05.16; 01.02.17; 01.02.18)  16.4.006 Classifier Code of Conduct  The integrity of Classification in Para-cycling depends on the conduct of Classification  Personnel. The UCI has therefore adopted a set of professional conduct standards  referred to as the ‘Classifier Code of Conduct’.  All Classification Personnel must comply with the Classifier Code of Conduct.  Any person who believes that any Classification Personnel may have acted in a manner  that contravenes the Classifier Code of Conduct must report this to the UCI.  The UCI has the discretion to determine whether or not a Classifier has an actual,  perceived and/or potential conflict of interest.  (article introduced on 01.02.18)  16.4.006bis Classifiers shall at all times, even when not officiating as such, comply with the UCI  Regulations, the Code of conduct for Classifiers and shall not cause any material or  moral prejudice whatsoever to cycling as a sport or to the UCI. 16.4.006ter Any breach of article 16.4.006bis may be referred to the UCI Disciplinary Commission  which may impose a suspension of up to 12 months, the withdrawal of the status of  (text introduced on 23.10.19)  E0121  PARA-CYCLING  13 