Ethics

ETHICS, BOUNDARIES, AND CONFIDENTIALITY

This course provides the learner with a comprehensive understanding of ethics, boundaries, and confidentiality by recognizing the relationship between values, morals, ethics, and laws.  Learners will study the ethical decision-making model, analyze the role of boundaries, distinguish confidentiality guidelines, and promote ethical caregiving.

COURSE HOURS: 2.5

AUDIENCE: Human Services Professionals, Behavioral Health Technicians, Social Workers, Mental Health Therapists

OBJECTIVES: 

• Define and identify ethical fundamentals
• Consider the value and methods of ethical decision-making
• Analyze the role of boundaries in ethical services in the provision of ethical services
• Distinguish ethical confidentiality needs
• Discuss personal responsibilities that promote ethical services