Ethics, Psychology, Social Work

Ethics in Clinical Practice

This online course examines and updates clinicians on laws and ethics involved in clinical practice. It is offered in three sections:

To order PART I for 4 CE Review and Update

TO ORDER PART II 4 CE Dual Relationships

PART III TO ORDER 2 CE Internet/Telecounseling

To order this course for 10 CE

NEED 6 CE of Ethics? ORDER PART I and III

ORDER PART II AND III

The three- part format provides the clinician greater choice to fulfill the Ethics requirement.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course the participant will :

be able to identify components of ethical professional conduct and be informed of the current rules and regulations or the CA Board of Psychology
be familiar with the legal issues regarding child abuse, elder abuse, 5150, patient/therapist privilege and Tarasoff issues.
be familiar with significant issues and distinctions in boundary issues and dual relationships
be familiar with current issues and proposed standards in cultural competence
identify issues and laws that associated with informed consent, accountability, competence, scope of practice, client welfare, therapist welfare and confidentiality. as related to clinical practice, supervision and internet/telecounseling

This course meets the qualification for 10 continuing education credits for LCSWs and MFTs approved by the

California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners Provider #2387 .

The National Board for Certified Counselors #5803 approves this course for 10 CE.

NAADAC Provider # 379

Florida Board of Social Work, Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy #BAP 745
TX Board of Social Work #CS351

Table of Contents KENNETH POPE, PhD, ABPP has granted us permission to link to his site to provide access to his well known a respected work in this field. We are sure you will be very satisfied with the depth and understanding communicated in his work.

Part I Ethics Review and Updates 4 CE

Part I Ethics Review and New Regulations (4 CE)

I. Introduction

A. Clinical Issues

1. HH Dalai Lama Quote

2. Challenge of Compassion and Boundaries in the Clinical Profession

B. Reconsidering the “Wounded Healer” Archetype

1. Chiron

2.National Survey of Psychologists' Sexual and Physical Abuse History and Their Evaluation of Training and Competence in These Areas

II. Ethical Challenges

A. Examining the Dilemma of Competence, Compassion and Personal Professional Limitations

B. “ Know and Care for Thyself” for Clinicians

1. Therapists' Anger, Hate, Fear, and Sexual Feelings

2. National Survey of Therapist Responses, Client Characteristics, Critical Events, Formal Complaints, and Training

3. Ethical Dilemmas Encountered by Members of the American Psychological Association

4. Ethics of Practice--Beliefs and Behaviors of Psychologists as Therapists

5.When The Therapist Doesn't Know What To Do- Some Steps That May Help

6. On Violating the Ethical Standards: 20 Easy Steps

II. Informed Consent

A.. Definition and Considerations for Psychologist and Client

1. Defining purpose and expectation

2. Clinician Disclosure

B. Regulations and Updates from CA Psychology Board

1. CA Board of Psychology links and Consumer Notice for Office

2. CA Psychology Board Patient Bill of Rights

C. Malpractice & Licensing Pitfalls for Therapists- A Defense Attorney's List

D. Avoiding Exploitive Dual Relationships- A Decision-Making Model

III. Accountability

A. Definition

B. Scope of Practice

C. Limits and Liabilities/ CA Patients Bill of Rights

IV. Confidentiality

A. Current State and Federal Definitions

1. HIPPA Pearson Assessments HIPAA Regulations

2. Privacy Issues in Current Climate

a. Ethics Codes & Practice Responsibilities in Providing Psychological Test Feedback to Clients

b. Guidelines for Assessment, Therapy, Counseling, & Forensics

B. Duty to Report

1. Child Abuse

2. Spousal Abuse

3. Elder Abuse

4. Child Custody Issues Treating Psychologists in Child Custody Cases: Prudent Professional Practice. http://www.psychboard.ca.gov/pubs/bop_2002_03.pdf

5. Suicide Responding to Suicide Risk

6. Tarasoff

a. Tarasoff and HIV

b. Tarasoff and Family Violence

c. The Tarasoff Case: Myths and Misconceptions by Howard Owens

C. Link to Effects of Confidentiality Limitations On The Psychotherapeutic Process by Howard B. Roback, Ph.D., Mary Shelton, M.S.

D. LINKS FOR ETHICAL PITFALLS.

V. Conclusion

Part II. Ethics, Boundaries, Dual Relationships and Cultural Competence in Clinical Practice 4 CE

I. Confidentiality and Establishing Boundaries

A. Developing and Practicing Ethics

B. Definition of Dual Relationships