CDS 207: Legal & Ethical Issues in Substance Use Disorder Counseling

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Class Program

Chemical Dependency Studies

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089094

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

This course focuses on legal and ethical issues in the field of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counseling including legal and professional responsibilities, professional and peer relationships, state and federal rules and regulations including confidentiality and HIPPA regulations, boundaries, and the NADAAC code of ethics.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

CDS 100 or Instructor Permission

Course Learning Outcomes

Have a working knowledge of high ethical and legal standards regarding counseling.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.

Demonstrate knowledge of national, state and agency legal and ethical standards.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.
Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.

Understand and articulate the role of personal values in the process of making ethical decisions.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.

Understand and demonstrate awareness of the importance of self-care in the counseling profession as an ethical and professional obligation

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.

Recognize the unique needs of all individuals including disabilities (sensory & physical), race/ethnicity, age, gender, sexual identity, etc.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.
Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).

Core Topics

Introduction to national and state ethical standards and legal responsibilities of counselors, including familiarity with codes of ethics of related professions.
Understanding of the role, limitations and pivotal importance of personal integrity with ethical practice.
Identify key areas which lead chemical dependency counselors into legal or ethical difficulties including confidentiality, mandatory reporting, personal relationships, counselor relapse, competence and limits, credential requirements, patient rights, mandatory drug testing, HIV/AIDS, special populations, financial exploitation, business issues and malpractice.
Understand specific ethical and legal issues as it relates to adolescents/minors, those with disabilities, as well as race/ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, etc.