BH& 330: Ethics in Behavioral Healthcare

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Class Program
Behavioral Health
Credits
5
Lecture Hours 50 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
5
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

This course provides a broad understanding of ethics, legal standards, and professional responsibilities in behavioral healthcare. Students explore behavioral health professionals’ responsibilities to themselves, clients, colleagues, and society. The course facilitates an understanding of ethical standards and ethical decision-making, professional boundaries, confidentiality, and federal and state laws pertaining to specific populations and situations in behavioral healthcare.

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

Acceptance to BAS-BH Program.

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Exhibit integrity by consistently practicing ethical behavior, developing a meaningful practice of self-care, maintaining confidentiality,self-reflection, and approaching work with cultural sensitivity and humility.
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Communicate proficiently with clients, families, and members of the care team, utilizing suitable channels to enhance personal care, contribute to positive health outcomes, and instill optimism for recovery.

    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate ability to effectively function as a member of an interprofessional care team in coordinating services and resources.

    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Professional Conduct

  2. Communicate proficiently with clients, families, and members of the care team, utilizing suitable channels to enhance personal care, contribute to positive health outcomes, and instill optimism for recovery.

    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Exhibit integrity by consistently practicing ethical behavior, developing a meaningful practice of self-care, maintaining confidentiality,self-reflection, and approaching work with cultural sensitivity and humility.
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity

  2. Demonstrate knowledge of the structures, functions, and organizations within the healthcare system, with a specific focus on Behavioral Health (BH) organizations.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate ability to effectively function as a member of an interprofessional care team in coordinating services and resources.

    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Professional Conduct

  2. Exhibit integrity by consistently practicing ethical behavior, developing a meaningful practice of self-care, maintaining confidentiality,self-reflection, and approaching work with cultural sensitivity and humility.
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity

Core Topics

1) Ethical Standards

2) Ethical Decision-making

3) Professional Boundaries

4) Confidentiality

5) Federal and State Laws

6) Behavioral Health Professionals’ Responsibilities to Themselves

7)  Special considerations for North Central Washington