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Law & Ethics: The CAMFT Code of Ethics: Everything You Need to Know PartsI & II

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Course Description:
This six-hour course regarding Part I of the revised CAMFT Code of Ethics (“The Standards”) is comprised of two, three-hour segments and primarily focuses upon content which has been significantly revised, or added to the Code. The first three hour segment will discuss sections 1-6 of the Code. The second three-hour segment will focus on content located in sections 7-13. Vignettes will be utilized for discussion purposes and there will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions during the workshop. Individuals who attend both three-hour course segments will earn a total of six (6) hours of continuing education credit in law and ethics, as required by the Board of behavioral Sciences for LMFT’s, LCSW’s and LPCC’s.

Price:

Clinical/Affliiate: $55 each
Prelicense: $50 each
Non-Member: $65 each

Credit Hours:
Up to 6 Hours

Learning Objectives Part I:

The presentation will provide an overview of:
  • Describe 2 or more examples of possible dual/multiple relationships with a client/patient which may not necessarily violate the Code of Ethics.
  • Describe 2 or more factors that a therapist should consider before providing services to a person who is receiving therapy from another therapist
  • Describe 2 or more factors that a therapist should consider before giving or receiving a gift from a client/patient.
  • Describe 2 or more factors that a therapist is expected to consider before providing services to a client/patient via telehealth. 
Learning Objectives Part II:
The presentation will provide an overview of:
  • Describe 2 or more factors that a therapist should consider before engaging in bartering with a client/patient.
  • Describe 2 or more factors that a therapist should consider when providing services in court-involved cases.
  • Describe 2 or more ethical standards that are applicable to supervisors
  • Describe a circumstance where it would not be an ethical violation for a therapist to utilize a testimonial from a client. 

Disclaimer
The user acknowledges that the workshops, handouts, and related course materials contained therein are intended for educational purposes only, and should not be considered to be legal advice or a substitute for legal or clinical consultation. These presentations address issues that are multi-faceted, and the user should not assume that the courses discuss every law, regulation, or ethical code that may be relevant to the subject matter. Legal and ethical standards are subject to change and it is always prudent to check to see whether a particular law, regulation, or ethical standard may have changed.

This course satisfies the Law and Ethics course requirement for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs which is required for each license renewal cycle

Refunds/Cancellations: CAMFT does not offer refunds for On-Demand Library purchases.