Overview / Abstract: |
This course addresses a variety of ethics and risk management topics in the form of 22 archived articles from The National Psychologist and is intended for psychotherapists of all specialties. Topics include: mismatch resolution; malpractice insurance; ethical prohibition; documentation, lawyers and common sense; hot topics in psychological practice; self-care; forensic psychology; ethics with feeling; telepsychology risks; patient access to records; divorce counseling; ethics, psychology and the prison mess; risks accompany benefits of telecommunications; misinformed on ‘duty to warn’; legal pitfalls in treating borderline personality disorder; ethical issues in treating elite athletes; electronic health records raise new ethical concerns; legal, clinical, and ethical implications of legalized marijuana; test security; no thinking allowed: ethics in reverse; and employ spiritual practices ethically. |
Expiration |
Dec 31, 2025 |
Discipline(s) |
Counselor CE, Psychology CE, Social Work CE |
Format |
Online |
Cost |
39 |
Credits / Hours |
3 |
Accreditation |
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists; the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP #5590); the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1046, ACE Program); the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (#PCE1625); the Florida Boards of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling (#BAP346) and Psychology & School Psychology (#50-1635); the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board (#RCST100501); the South Carolina Board of Professional Counselors & MFTs (#193); and the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage & Family Therapists (#114) and State Board of Social Worker Examiners (#5678). |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Eric A. Harris, JD, EdD; Edward Zuckerman, PhD; Bruce Borkosky, PsyD |
Activity Specialities / Related Topics |
Counseling, Ethics, Psychiatry / Mental Health, Social Issues |
Keywords / Search Terms |
Professional Development Resources ethics, risk management |