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Documentation, HIPAA & Legal Requirements

Tracking # 20-1317921

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Educator TAMPA BAY AREA COUNSELING
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Method Prerecorded Broadcast

Course overview

This comprehensive course equips Florida behavioral health professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills to maintain legally compliant and clinically effective documentation practices. Participants will learn about Florida-specific legal requirements for clinical documentation, record retention, and the release of records, alongside a clear understanding of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules as they apply to behavioral health practice. The course will cover ethical and legal considerations in electronic documentation, responding to subpoenas, court orders, and client requests, and maintaining confidentiality in telehealth services. Through real-world scenarios and case examples, attendees will enhance their ability to protect client information, reduce liability risks, and document care in a way that supports clinical outcomes and compliance with Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling regulations. This course is suitable for licensed clinicians, registered interns, and practice owners seeking to strengthen their legal and ethical documentation practices in Florida.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

Certified Master Social Worker

2h General

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

2h General

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

2h General

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

2h General

Disclosure statements


  1. Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
  2. The instructor(s) and planners for this course declare no conflicts of interest, financial interests, or commercial support related to the content of this training.
  3. Commercial Support:
  4. There is no commercial support or sponsorship for this course. No products or services will be promoted during the training.
  5. Instructor Credentials:
  6. This course is taught by qualified behavioral health professionals with experience in clinical documentation, HIPAA compliance, and legal and ethical practice in the state of Florida.
  7. Target Audience:
  8. This course is designed for licensed mental health counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and registered interns practicing in Florida.
  9. CE Approval:
  10. This course meets the requirements of the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling for continuing education credit.
  11. Participation Requirements:
  12. Participants must attend the entire training and complete the post-course evaluation to receive continuing education credit.
  13. Accessibility:
  14. If you require accommodations to participate in this training, please contact us in advance so appropriate arrangements can be made.