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Through the completion of this course, learners will gain awareness of what knowledge and skills are necessary in addressing Professional Ethics and Boundaries in Professional Psychotherapy. This is accomplished through defining ethics, exploring the Code of Ethics for the four prominent professional associations in the behavioral health field, identify the concept of competency, and examine confidentiality.  Additionally, the issues of boundaries within the psychotherapy environment, and strategies to promote an ethical practice are explored. This three hour course is designed to satisfy the requirements for Florida Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Mental Health Counselors.

Please review the course materials prior to purchasing the course. Often, individuals will print a copy of the course worksheet to complete while they read the course text. Once you are ready to complete the course, please enroll in the course and complete the course requirements, including the course post-test and course survey. You will receive your certificate automatically for printing or downloading after achieving an 80% or higher on the post-test and completing the course survey. 

Ethics and Boundaries in Professional Psychotherapy 2022 Course Text.pdf

Ethics and Boundaries in Professional Psychotherapy 2022 Worksheet.pdf

Course Author:  Bryan Glazier, PhD, LMFT, LMHC 

Course Time/Location:  3 CE Hours, Location: web-based, home study

Course Text: Ethics and Boundaries in Professional Psychotherapy 2022

Learning Objectives:

Through the completion of this course, learners will gain awareness of what knowledge and skills are necessary in addressing Professional Ethics and Boundaries in Professional Psychotherapy:

1. Defining ethics and what are professional ethics.
2. Explore an overview of the four prominent professional associations.
3. Identify what is competency and how it relates to ethical practices.
4. Examine confidentiality through the lens of professional ethics.
5. Explore what the concept of ethical boundaries in professional psychotherapy.
6. Identify potential strategies to promote ethical practices in professional psychotherapy.

Course Syllabus:

1. What are Ethics?
2. Who are the Four Prominent Professional Associations?
3. Professional Competency
4. Confidentiality and Limitations of Confidentiality
5. Boundaries in Professional Psychotherapy
6. Telehealth and Teletherapy Risks and Ethics
7. Strategies to Promote Ethical Practices.