Florida Laws and Rules for Mental Health Professionals
Course Overview
The purpose of this course is to provide basic knowledge of the laws and rules governing the practice of mental health in Florida in order to increase compliance and improve client care.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Discuss the importance of confidentiality and record keeping for mental health professionals.
- Describe the legal and ethical boundaries established for supervision in the mental health professions.
- Identify issues that may arise in the psychotherapist-client relationship.
- Outline the standards of practice for mental health professionals in Florida.
- Review disciplinary actions that may be taken against mental health professionals who violate state laws.
About the Author/Presenter
Dana Friedlander, Esq., PA, is a practicing attorney in Tampa, Florida. She completed her undergraduate education at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, before completing her law studies at University of Florida, College of Law, in Gainesville, Florida. She worked as an Assistant State Attorney in the 13th Judicial District from 1995 to 2003, after which she entered into private practice. Ms. Friedlander is a member of the Florida Bar and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Counselor, Social Work
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