Total Hours: 12 Hours
No Book to Buy - Online Text Based Course with online Quiz
Unlimited Test Retakes
This course is accepted by the BBS as continuing education credit.
Sponsor Approval: Please visit our provider approval page for a list of national and state sponsored approvals.
Course delivery method and format: self-paced online training.
Course Requirements:
1. Course Reading,
2. Online PostTest
3. Course Evaluation.
After successfully completing the Course Reading, PostTest and Evaluation a certificate of completion will be issued online.
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Description:
This course is designed to provide social workers in California with a comprehensive understanding of the legal and ethical principles that govern their practice. Topics covered will include confidentiality, informed consent, mandated reporting, scope of practice, professional boundaries, cultural competence, and the legal responsibilities associated with working with diverse populations. Participants will also examine case law, ethical codes, and regulatory guidelines to develop critical thinking skills and ethical decision-making strategies.
Course Objectives
Describe the Code of Ethics.
Describe Informed Consent.
Describe confidentiality laws and the impact of those laws on the therapeutic relationship.
Apply ethical codes to the termination of therapy.
Identify Child and Elder Abuse Reporting Laws.
Describe unprofessional conduct.
Describe scope of practice.
