Course Details

Course Title	California Law and Professional Ethics E056I
Date	Varies
Provider	CE4Less
Phone
Email
Website	ce4less.com
Location	Online
Credit Hours	1
Instructor(s)	Heidi Dalzell, Psy.D.; Teresa Crowe, PhD, LICSW; Claudia Dewane, D.Ed., LCSW
Method of Instruction	Online (Asynchronous/Self-paced)
Approving Agency	APA
Course Syllabus

Course Description

This course meets the California Law and Ethics continuing education requirements contained in the Statutes and Regulations Relating to the Practices of Professional Clinical Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Educational Psychology, [and] Clinical Social Work. The learning material is divided into five parts. Part I provides a review of California-specific laws and professional ethics. Part II focuses on legal and ethical issues in treating victims of domestic violence. Part III provides a comprehensive look at the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a key topic for providers who take third-party reimbursement. Part IV of this learning material discusses the provision of telehealth. Part V provides an alternative lens through which to look at ethical issues, using the framework of medical errors and root cause analysis.

Course Objectives

NOTE: This 6 CE unit course is approved for 1 hour of POST CPE credit.
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Discuss the scope of practice for mental health professionals, including ethical codes and legal requirements.

Define confidentiality and informed consent.

Explain relevant California laws governing professional practice, including laws regarding minors? consent and confidentiality, mandated reporting, and laws governing subpoenas.

Explain achieving and maintaining professional competence, including self-assessing for burnout and developing cultural competence.

Describe ethical concerns related to dual relationships, termination, and patient abandonment.

Describe the role of the mental health professional in working with domestic violence cases, including advocacy, navigating systems, and safety planning.

Discuss ethical and legal issues related to domestic violence.

Discuss the components of HIPAA, including its established ethical and legal requirements.

Describe the informed consent procedure, including the Notice of Privacy Practices and patient access to information.

Identify the types of technology available for telemedicine.

Recognize the ethical principles related to the practice of telehealth, including confidentiality and privacy.

Explain best practices in telehealth, including risk management and working with different populations.

Define patient safety goals and medical errors in behavioral health.

Explain how root cause analysis analyzes medical errors.

Identify medical errors common in mental health.