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Legal & Ethical: Where Do I Start? The Basics of Starting a Successful Private Practice

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Course Description:
Have you ever wondered how to start a private practice? Have you ever wondered if you missed something when you started your private practice? The objective of this presentation is to introduce therapists to the basic steps required to plan, start and run a business. Topics such as creating and naming a private practice, how to hire an employee, and an overview of how to lawfully advertise the business will be reviewed in depth.

Price:
M
ember: $55
Non-Member: $65

Credit Hours:
3 Hours

Learning Objectives:
 
The presentation will provide an overview of:
  • Acquire a knowledge of the three most common forms of business ownership for therapists in California: sole proprietorships, general partnerships, and professional corporations.
  • Explain the advantages and disadvantages of sole proprietorships, general partnerships, and professional corporations.
  • Summarize how a professional corporation is formed, who owns it, and who is responsible for its operation.
  • Discuss the legal requirementsinvolved inhiring staff members for a newly created organization
  • Understand how to store clinical records in the newly formed business in a compliant manner

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.