At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
• Understand the importance of having, and adhering to professional ethics.
• Understand the differences between values and ethics.
• Recognize the importance of ethics as a framework for decision making.
• Understand professional competence.
Description:
This course is Part 5 in an Addiction Series. This course covers Ethics and the treatment of clients. Areas covered include professional competence, values as well as the foundation of ethics needed for proper treatment.
Keywords: Addiction, Substance Abuse, Substance Dependence, Withdrawal
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
Connecticut Certification Board, Inc.
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Florida Board of Psychology
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
