CCMF 6350 Adv. Ethical/Legal Issues in Counseling
Advanced Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling (3-3-0) Examines professional codes of ethics (ACA and AMFY) as well as an overview of applicable laws (Texas family law, health and safety code, occupations code, administrative code, etc.) in the practice of professional counseling. Study of current LPC and LMFT Board rules will be covered. The need for establishing a standard of care, liability insurance,adherence to ethical decision-making model and continuing education will be emphasized.