Navigating Ethical Challenges: Psychologists
Hours: 2.00
As standards have evolved, psychologists have found innovative ways to meet the needs of those they serve. They have done this while at the same time being mindful of their commitment to the ethics code (Chenneville & Schwartz-Mette, 2020). The potential actions a psychologist may take in their professional role are often viewed as “grey areas” in terms of the ethics involved. In other words, the majority of actions that psychologists may choose are based on complex judgment calls where specific, absolute guidance is lacking.
As standards have evolved, psychologists have found innovative ways to meet the needs of those they serve. They have done this while at the same time being mindful of their commitment to the ethics code (Chenneville & Schwartz-Mette, 2020). The potential actions a psychologist may take in their professional role are often viewed as “grey areas” in terms of the ethics involved. In other words, the majority of actions that psychologists may choose are based on complex judgment calls where specific, absolute guidance is lacking.
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As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is approved to offer co-sponsored psychology continuing education by the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
Florida Board of Psychology
Florida Board Of Psychology (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Psychologists will receive 2.00 hours.
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Wyoming Board of Psychology
Michigan Board of Psychology
Michigan Board of Psychology (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
North Carolina Psychology Board
Describe a decision-making model you can apply when confronted with ethical dilemmas in your practice.
Summarize how to address ethical dilemmas related to the therapeutic relationship.
Identify at least three ways you can ensure you meet the ethical standards related to competence, confidentiality, and billing practices.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Ethical Principles and Decision Making
Why Do We Have a Code of Ethics?
Decision or a Dilemma
Review
Summary
Section 3: Ethical Dilemmas and the Therapy Relationship
Informed Consent
Dual Relationships
Conflicts of Interest
Ethical Issues and Termination
Review
Summary
Section 4: Ethics and Competence
Professional Obligations
Review
Summary
Section 5: Ethics and Confidentiality
Privacy and Confidentiality
Review
Summary
Section 6: Ethical Issues Related to Reimbursement and Fees
Fee Discussions
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Amanda Gayle, Ph.D.
Amanda Gayle received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Georgia in the Counseling and Testing Center. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in the Occupational Health Department working in both the internal and external employee assistance programs. She is licensed in North Carolina where she was in private practice for 15 years serving primarily adults in individual and couples counseling with many presenting issues. Her focus was on cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem, and parenting. She joined Relias as a subject matter expert writer for behavioral health in 2021.
The target audience for this course is: Psychologists; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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