At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
1. Understand the importance of having, and adhering to professional ethics.
2. Understand the differences between values and ethics.
3. Recognize the importance of ethics as a framework for decision making.
4. Understand professional competence.
Description:
This course is Part 5 in an Addiction Series. This course covers Ethics and the treatment of clients. Areas covered include professional competence, values as well as the foundation of ethics needed for proper treatment.
Key Words: Addiction, Substance Abuse, Substance Dependence, Withdrawal
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
American Psychological Association
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
CAADAC, California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
California Board of Registered Nursing
Pennsylvania Certification Board, 2007 / 2008
Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Marriage and Family Therapist
Ohio Board of Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, 04/2010 to 03/2012
