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Code of Ethics for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists

44.95

About the Course
This course will fulfill the requirements for continuing education/certification for counselors on the topic of ethical practice. It aligns with the standards and Code of Ethics of the NBCC, ACA, and AAMFT.  

The course will include best practice strategies to address common areas of ethical concerns in counseling including currents topics such as the use of long-distance counseling through technology. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and define the standards of the NBCC, ACA, and the AAMFT codes of ethics for professional competence, informed consent, confidentiality, dual relationships, and duty to warn. 
  • Discuss fundamental principles of the ACA Code of Ethics. 
  • Explain the requirements for client records in the NBCC, ACA, and AAMFT codes of ethics. 
  • Identify exceptions that allow disclosure of confidential information. 
  • Discuss assessment guidelines in the NBCC Code of Ethics 
  • List and define competencies for multicultural diversity sensitivity from the ACA and AAMFT codes of ethics.
  • Explain the term “foreseeable harm” related to confidentiality of client disclosures. 
  • Discuss components of ethical decision making in therapy and counseling. 
  • List ethical standards specific to minor clients and incapacitated or incompetent individuals. 
  • Explain standards that guide long distance counseling or therapy using technology and social media from the NBCC, ACA, AAMFT codes of ethics and AMFTRB guidelines. 
  • Discuss the NBCC, ACA, and AAMFT directives opposing conversion-reparative therapy and counseling 
  • Identify standards for advocacy from the ACA and AAMFT codes of ethics. 
  • List the complaint process and sanctions for ethics violations. 

About the Author/Presenter
Deborah Converse, MA, NBCT holds an M.A. in Education for Emotionally Disabled Students from the University of Central Florida, a B.A. and M.A. in Psychology, and was awarded National Board Certification in 2000 as an Exceptional Needs Specialist, Birth-21+ endorsement. She has dedicated her career to building knowledge and acceptance of individuals with special needs within their families, schools and communities, and has addressed education and employment issues for students facing challenges that include developmental, emotional and behavioral challenges, mental illness, mobility and chemical dependency within the public school system setting. She has authored numerous instructional programs and presented them at state, national, and international conferences on education and mental health. Deborah has written for Elite/Colibri for 13 years.

How to Receive Credit 

  • Read the entire course online or in print which requires a 6-hour commitment of time. 
  • After completion of the course, complete the final examination.  A passing grade of 75% is required. Test questions link content to learning outcomes as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. 
  • Note to Nursing professionals: Depending on your state requirements, you will be asked to either affirm that you have completed the course, or you will be required to complete the Post-test included in the course.
  • Provide required personal information and payment information.
  • Complete the mandatory course evaluation.
  • Print your Certificate of Completion.

Resolution of Conflict of Interest
Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity.

Sponsorship/Commercial Support and Non-Endorsement
It is the policy of Colibri not to accept commercial support. Furthermore, commercial interests are prohibited from distributing or providing access to this activity to learners.

Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2023: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers.

Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6341. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Colibri Healthcare, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.