CME Sponsor:
National Association for Continuing Education (NACE)

Location:
Online

Course Directors/Instructors:
Christopher J. Quarto, PhD

Number of Credits:
3 hours CE

Cost: $36.00

Detailed Description:
This an intermediate level ethics courses for licensed Psychologists. The purpose of the current course is to provide psychologists with an intuitive method of resolving ethical dilemmas that is grounded in best practices as outlined in the professional literature as well as the APA Code of Ethics (2002). Topics include the differences between ethics and the law, identifying moral principles which underlie the ethical practice of psychotherapy, and how to apply a practical approach to ethical decision-making. The course is written in a conversational style and includes mnemonics to assist in learning the material and drawing upon this knowledge as necessary when ethical dilemmas arise throughout one’s career.Upon completion of this course valued at three continuing education credits, the learner will be able to:

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course valued at three continuing education credit, the learner will be able to:
  • Identify differences between ethics and the law
  • List the purposes of an ethics code
  • Name moral principles that underlie the ethical practice of counseling
  • Identify ways of recognizing and resolving ethical dilemmas
  • Utilize a practical approach to ethical decision-making in counseling and other roles enacted by counselors.
  • Identify moral principles associated with select portions of the ACA Code of Ethics (2005)

    • Intended Audience:
    This activity is intended for licensed psychologists.

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