ETHICS FOR PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS
5 CEUs
Course Description:
This course is based on the American Counseling Association's Code of
Ethics. The purpose of the code is delineated under the following five
premises:
1. The Code enables the association to clarify to current and
future members, and to those served by members, the
nature of the ethical responsibilities held in common by
its members.
2. The Code helps support the mission of the association.
3. The Code establishes principles that define ethical behavior
and best practices of association members.
4. The Code serves as an ethical guide designed to assist
members in constructing a professional course of action
that best serves those utilizing counseling services and
best promotes the values of the counseling profession.
5. The Code serves as the basis for processing of ethical
complaints and inquiries initiated against members
of the association.
Course Objectives:
After completing this course the participant will be able to describe,
conceptualize, and discuss the following areas of the ACA's Code of Ethics as
they relate to professional counseling: :
Section A: The Counseling Relationship
Section B: Confidentiality, Privileged Communication,
and Privacy
Section C: Professional Responsibility
Section D: Relationships With Other Professionals
Section E: Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation
Section F: Supervision, Training, and Teaching
Section G: Research and Publication
Section H: Resolving Ethical Issues
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