Objectives: After completing this course, participants should be able to:
• Understand the concepts of ethics and how they are developed
• Develop their own definition of ethics and profession
• Name and describe ethical principles
• Identify and discuss the specific issues most frequently resulting in misconduct
• Describe the unique nature of the counselor-client relationship
• Outline the avenues available to deal with unethical behavior
Description: Often it is assumed that ethics are innate rather than learned. While everyone has values and personal beliefs, maintaining professional and ethical boundaries is not inherent. This course will present ethical standards and principles for addictions counseling in order for participants to determine their boundaries and understand the concept of misconduct and prevention.
Keywords: Addiction Counselor Ethics, Values, Ethics, Morals, NAADAC, Code of Ethics, CASAC Cannon of Ethics, Ethical Principles
Approval Bodies
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
Connecticut Certification Board, Inc.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Psychology
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 03/20-22 (Z)
Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 2022-2024 -&- 2024-2026 (AY)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board 2022
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board 2023-2025
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