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Using the Language of the Law to Salt & Pepper Your Treatment Records

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Course Description:
Dave Jensen will review the four fundamentals of the psychotherapy profession. In addition, many clinicians struggle with the content of their treatment records. They wonder, “Should I write a lot? Should I write a little? What really needs to be in my records?” In this six-hour course, CAMFT Staff Attorney Dave Jensen, JD, will review fundamental aspects of recordkeeping. This workshop satisfies the six Legal and Ethical hours needed for license renewal.

Price:

Member: $99
Non-Member: $109

Credit Hours:
6 Hours

Learning Objectives:
 
The presentation will provide an overview of:
  • Explain the “building blocks” of the BBS’ law regarding recordkeeping.
  • Identify mistakes made by colleagues in the area of recordkeeping.
  • State the core subject areas of a treatment record.
  • Compare/contrast recordkeeping requirements of the public and private mental health systems.
  • Identify key legal terms that should “salt and pepper” your records, treatment or otherwise.
  • Describe the “D-A-V-E Way” of keeping records.
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.

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