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 ofapplicable laws (Texas family law, health andsafety code, occupations code, administrativecode, 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.