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Ethics and Law in Florida Psychology

Tracking # 20-1345195

$39.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

  1. Distinguish between the concepts of law and ethics
  2. Identify three ethical steps for psychologists to take when the law and ethics are in conflict
  3. List three circumstances under which multiple relationships would be considered unethical
  4. Identify two circumstances under which psychologists may disclose confidential information
  5. Name five provisions in the Ethics Code and Florida law that can help resolve ethical dilemmas
  6. Identify four legal restrictions placed upon sexual intimacies between psychologists and clients

Course overview

Ethics and Law in Florida Psychology is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that meets the ethics and law requirement for license renewal of Florida psychologists. The purpose of this course is to ensure that Florida-licensed psychologists are fully aware of the ethical and legal privileges and constraints under which they are licensed to practice in the State of Florida. It provides the opportunity for a comprehensive reading of the APA Code of Ethics and the three sets of statutes and rules governing the practice of psychology in Florida. Case examples are included for the purpose of illustrating the types of practice errors that occur in real life and their real consequences for clients. Course #31-64 | 2026 | 20 posttest questions | Learn more @ https://www.pdresources.org/product/ethics-law-in-florida-psychology/

Subject areas

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

Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners

Psychologist

3h Ethics

Florida Board of Psychology

Limited License Psychologist

1.5h Laws and Rules of the Board
1.5h Professional Ethics

Psychologist

1.5h Professional Ethics
1.5h Laws and Rules of the Board

Florida Office of School Psychology

School Psychologist

3h General

Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Psychologist

3h General (Area III)

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Masters Level Psychologists

Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist

3h Professional Ethics

Licensed Masters Level Psychologist

3h Professional Ethics

Michigan Board of Psychology

Psychologist Special Volunteer

3h Ethics

New Hampshire Board of Psychologists

Psychologist

3h Ethics

School Psychologist (Doctoral)

3h Ethics

School Psychologist (Specialist)

3h Ethics

North Carolina Psychology Board

Psychological Associate

3h Ethics in the professional practice of psychology Cat A

Psychologist

3h Ethics in the professional practice of psychology Cat A

Psychologist (Provisional)

3h Ethics in the professional practice of psychology Cat A

North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners

Licensed Psychologist

3h Professional Ethics, Law, or Jurisprudence

South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology

Psychologist

3h Continuing education related to psychology (Category A)

Tennessee Board of Examiners of Psychology

Certified Psychological Assistant

3h APA Approved CE

Psychological Examiner

3h APA Approved CE

Psychologist

3h APA Approved CE

Senior Psychological Examiner

3h APA Approved CE

Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Licensed Psychological Associate

3h Ethics (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Licensed Psychologist

3h Ethics (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

School Psychologist

3h Ethics (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

Wyoming Board of Psychology

Psychological Practitioner

3h American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education

Psychologist

3h American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education

Specialist in School Psychology

3h American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education

Disclosure statements

Financial: Leo Christie, PhD, LMFT receives author compensation from Professional Development Resources, Inc.

Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.

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