OVERVIEW

Ethical and Legal Issues in Substance Abuse Treatment is organized by At Health, LLC.

Course Overview:
This course discusses five principles of ethical decision-making in mental health practice and provides a step-by-step model for resolving ethical dilemmas. The course also explores specific ethical and legal issues as they relate to substance abuse treatment and the treatment of patients with HIV/AIDS. Topics include duty to treat, duty to warn, dual relationships, confidentiality, and end-of-life issues.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completing this program, participants should be able to:
• Discuss ethical principles as they apply to mental health practice.
• Describe ethical and legal issues that arise in the delivery of substance abuse treatment.

Credits
  • 3 Credits
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    Addiction CounselorsMarriage & Family TherapistsPsychologistsNurseslicensed mental health counselorsSocial Workers

    SPECIALITIES

    Psychiatry

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