PURPOSE OF PRESENTATION:
The purpose of this workbook is to help readers develop sensitivity to the ethical aspects of their work as counselors. It may be useful to students in ethics courses or professional counselors who wish to keep abreast of changing moral and ethical issues. Through discussion of major ethical issues, professionals will be better prepared in their own decision-making in specific situations.

COURSE CONTENT AND DESCRIPTION:
This course is presented in a programmed-learning module addressing ethical concepts in behavioral healthcare settings for certified or licensed counseling professionals, emphasizing the impact of technology and changing times on the delivery of ethical counseling practice. A pretest will determine areas of understanding and those areas requiring a refresher or new knowledge. Completion of the programmed workbook will follow with an examination of the technological impact on clinical practice and resulting ethical conduct in the 21st century. Additional themes will address the managed care impact on counseling and ethical conduct and the role of counselor competence. The open book post-test will be the final task for the student and the final grade is reached by achieving a minimum grade of 70 percent. A course evaluation will be administered prior to issuance of the completion certificate, soliciting any comments or recommendations for improvement.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify the challenges managed care places on counseling and ethical conduct.
2. Recall the precautions with advertising and marketing one's practice.
3. Understand the different types of Internet technology and web-based counseling.
4. Recognize the four types of acculturation.
5. Describe several key concerns related to dual relationships.
6. Name the steps in the ethical decision-making model.

DIDACTIC / EXPERIENTIAL TIME FOR COMPLETION:
Six hours
Cost: $50.00
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