Law and Ethics for Addiction Professionals

COM HLT X 470.6

This course is designed to understand the legal and ethical implications related to counseling while students also clarify their own beliefs and values.

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Summer
Remote
Starting at $485.00
As few as 6 weeks
2.0

What you can learn.

  • Interpret the applicable federal, state, and agency laws and regulations that apply to addiction counseling
  • Define and identify the scope of practice for addiction professionals and recognize when referral, supervision, or consultation is required
  • Characterize the consequences of violating the code of ethics and the ramifications of non-compliance with confidentiality regulations

About this course:

This course is designed to help students clarify their own beliefs and values, review the dynamics of the profession's Code of Ethics, gain knowledge about legal implications, and explore ethical issues related to substance use disorder counseling. In addition, students learn about the scope of practice for certified addiction counselors.

Summer 2023 Schedule

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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
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Instructor: Shawn Kravich
391972
Fee:
$485.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Aug 3, 2023
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Notes

Required course in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate. Restricted course; call (310) 825-7093 for permission to enroll. Web enrollments automatically generate a "Permission to Enroll" request.

Enrollment deadline: August 9, 2023. Visitors not permitted.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after August 10, 2023
Course Requirements
Book: Ethics for Addiction Professionals by Jennifer D. Berton
Schedule
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Thu Aug 3, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu Aug 10, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Aug 17, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu Aug 24, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu Aug 31, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Sep 7, 2023
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

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Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.

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