PSYCH 013 - Professional Ethics in Counseling - Units 3

Prerequisites: PSYCH-001 Introduction to Psychology with a grade of "C" or better.

Prerequisite Skills: 1. Advisory: Reading Level III.

Advisories: ENG-079 or ENG-001A each with a grade of "C" or better.

This course is designed to teach studens about professional ethics in the counseling field including but not limited to careers in drug and alcohol abuse, mental health, human service and schools. Topics will include boundaries, code of conduct, confidentiality (including 42 CFR Part II, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act, etc.) , sexual harassment, American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and special populations including Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT), Prision, etc.