Introduction and review of professional issues and ethics in the mental health field. Discipline specific ethics codes are reviewed (ACA, APA, Case Management, USPRA, etc.). Specific attention and topic coverage includes; professional competence, standards of care, multicultural competence, professional boundaries, patient/client rights, confidentiality, continuing education/professional development, and self-care/burnout. Students will also complete documented mastery of HIPAA/FERPA content and mandated reporter training for children/adolescents as well as elder/dependent-adult care.
Term Offered
Fall Only