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Welcome Message from Cindy:
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for Psychology 475. I hope you find this class fun and a major
learning experience. Listen to the course introduction by clicking
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Course Description
This course is designed for the student seeking
information regarding ethical and legal issues in the field of
substance abuse counseling. Topics will include the counselor as a
professional, values and helping relationship, client rights and
counselor responsibilities, ethics and cultural sensitivity, plus
professional competency training.
Course Objectives
- Be able to distinguish between “law” and
“ethics”.
- Demonstrate “critical thinking skills”.
- Understand problem solving skills as it applies
to ethical dilemmas.
- Understand and explain personal ethical
standards.
- Knowledge of the Code of Ethics for Substance
Abuse Counselors.
- Conduct an on-going self-evaluation of
professional performance applying legal, ethical and professional
standards.
- Understand ethical implications of a
multicultural perspective.
Students will acquire the following
competencies
Knowledge:
- Ability to compare and contrast federal, state, agency, and
professional codes of ethics.
- Participant’s rights and responsibilities.
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Professional standards and scope of practice.
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Understand boundaries between counselors and clients.
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Understand consequences for violating code of ethics.
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Process used to address alleged ethical violations.
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Personality, culture, lifestyle and other factors influencing
client’s behavior.
Skills:
- Demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
Attitudes:
- Willingness to change personal behaviors and attitude that
may conflict with professional guidelines.
- Respect for professional standards.
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