Ethical and Legal Protocols in Florida Mental Healthcare
Tracking # 20-771095
$69.00
What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the ethical and legal requirements for mental health professionals as outlined in Florida law and ethical codes
- Identify the causes and common types of ethical issues that can arise in a therapeutic relationship
- Define the core competencies of a mental health professional along with the steps that the practitioner should take to maintain competence
- Define cultural competence and the role that it plays in the therapeutic relationship
- Define confidentiality and informed consent along with any limits to these concepts within the therapeutic relationship
- Identify the requirements for mandated reporting of child or elder abuse
- Discuss the issues and dynamics of dual and sexual relationships between therapists and clients
- Outline the steps for assessing and reducing suicide risk
- Discuss the importance of recognizing when psychiatric symptoms are medical in origin
- Identify common ethical issues relating to the “business” of mental health practice
The course provides a live chat where questions can be asked regarding the laws & rules of initial licensure for Florida mental health professionals. Click here to access the chat.
Course overview
The Florida 8-hour Laws & Rules for Initial Licensure includes 8 contact hours to satisfy the initial licensure of FL Mental Health Professionals by reviewing ethical, legal, and decision-making guidelines pertaining to the practice of mental health with an emphasis on information relevant to Florida practitioners and the populations that they serve. This online course can be conveniently completed from your computer or mobile device at your own pace. Your course completion will be reported to CE Broker automatically for credit toward your license renewal.
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
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Disclosure statements
AchieveCE’s full accreditation list can be found on their accreditations page. It is the policy of AchieveCE not to accept any commercial support for any course(s). AchieveCE courses can be taken at-your-own-pace, online from any device and they report to CE Broker within 24 hours.