Navigating Ethical Challenges: Substance Use Disorder Counselors
Hours: 1.75
Counselors involved in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs) must always be mindful of the ethical standards of the profession. Standards change from time to time. Therefore, it is important that clinicians are routinely refreshed on the commitments they are responsible to uphold as an SUD professional.
This course blends didactic material with interactive exercises to help you stay current with recent changes in SUD ethics by reviewing relevant ethical standards, discussing common issues and counselor missteps, and giving you opportunities to test your knowledge.
The goal of this course is to provide Addiction Professionals in behavioral healthcare settings with knowledge and application of ethical models and principles.
Counselors involved in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs) must always be mindful of the ethical standards of the profession. Standards change from time to time. Therefore, it is important that clinicians are routinely refreshed on the commitments they are responsible to uphold as an SUD professional. This course blends didactic material with interactive exercises to help you stay current with recent changes in SUD ethics by reviewing relevant ethical standards, discussing common issues and counselor missteps, and giving you opportunities to test your knowledge. The goal of this course is to provide Addiction Professionals in behavioral healthcare settings with knowledge and application of ethical models and principles.
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators
Relias Learning is an approved provider of Continuing Education. Provider number: CP40 910 H 0318 for 1.75 CEHs.
NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals
This course has been approved by Relias LLC, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 1.75 CE. NAADAC Provider #86124, Relias, LLC is responsible for all
aspects of their programming.
Breining Institute for Registered Addiction Specialists
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals
Provider approved by CCAPP, Provider number 1S-06-729-0220 for 1.75 CEH's
Missouri Credentialing Board
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs
Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Content Area: C9
Louisiana Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals
Education hours MCBAP-S
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia
This activity is approved for 1.75 contact hours.
Explain what ethics codes are, how they apply to your practice, and their relationship to the law.
Describe ethical principles that are relevant to the values of the substance use profession.
Identify common ethical dilemmas and missteps that impact the counseling relationship and how to responsibly and ethically prevent or address these challenges.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Ethics and Substance Use Counseling
What are Ethics?
Informed Consent
Additional Considerations
Review
Summary
Section 3: Common Ethical Dilemmas
What is an Ethical Dilemma?
Debra’s Telehealth Dilemma
Common Ethical Dilemmas
Review
Summary
Section 4: Common Ethical Violations
Ethical Concerns
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
Reference
Lauren received her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She has over 13 years of experience working in case management and counseling. She is a PhD student at North Carolina State University focusing on continuing professional education for adult learners. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor in North Carolina. She has worked in private practice, the Veterans Health Administration, and community-based organizations focusing on serving adults with an emphasis on trauma, addictions, chronic pain, and crisis intervention. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision services to social workers and addiction professionals. Lauren joined Relias as a behavioral health content writer and subject matter expert in 2021.
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; 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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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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