Ethics in Addiction Counseling

Ethics in Addiction Counseling is organized by The Center for Addiction Studies and Research. This course has been approved for a maximum of 20 Hours.

Overview:
This course focuses on legal issues, ethical principles and professional considerations commonly faced in addiction counseling.

Topics covered include:
• Ethical principles and legal issues in addiction counseling
• Counselor-client relationships
• Transference/countertransference
• Boundary issues
• Counselor impairment and counselor wellness
• Clinical supervision and counselor competence
• Continuing education and professional readiness
• Federal Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR Part 2)
• The HIPAA Privacy Rule
• Application of NAADAC Code Ethics in professional practice