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

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Class Program

Addiction Studies Program

Credits

Lecture Hours 50 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

ASP 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.

Level

Beginner
Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.

Level

Beginner

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.

Level

Beginner
Understand the major psychological theories and current research/literature commonly used in SUD counseling.

Level

Beginner

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.

Level

Intermediate
Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.

Level

Beginner
Demonstrate the importance of self-care to promote personal health and prevent burnout.

Level

Intermediate

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.

Level

Beginner
Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.

Level

Beginner
Demonstrate the importance of self-care to promote personal health and prevent burnout.

Level

Intermediate

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

Program Learning Outcomes

Articulate the impact of addiction issues on the individual, family and community.

Level

Beginner
Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) counselors.

Level

Beginner
Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).

Level

Beginner

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.