CDS 278: Law & Ethics for Addictions

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Class Program

Chemical Dependency Studies

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089102

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Focus on contemporary legal and ethical issues in the field of substance use disorder counseling including professional and peer relationships, boundaries, NADAAC code of ethics, multiple relationships and values in the counseling relationship and laws surrounding counseling including confidentiality and HIPPA regulations.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Be familiar with national, state and agency legal and ethical standards.

Have a working knowledge of the state and federal laws related to helping professions.

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

Core Topics

Understanding of the role, limitations and pivotal importance of personal integrity with ethical practice.
Introduction to national and state ethical standards and legal responsibilities of addiction counselors.
Be able to appropriately resolve legal/ethical dilemmas as they relate to substance use disorders.
Identify key issues that can create legal/ethical dilemmas such as confidentiality, mandatory reporting, informed consent, malpractice, scope of practice and personal relationships.