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An APPLE a Day Keeps the Lawsuits at Bay

Title:
An APPLE a Day Keeps the Lawsuits at Bay
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
Anne Marie ""Nancy"" Wheeler, JD and John P. Duggan, EdD
Description:
Act now to update your HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures and thrive in an electronic world. Professional liability insurance...does your policy cover what you need? Prepare for sudden counseling practice closure due to death, illness, or disability. Liability pitfalls you can avoid in dealing with custody issues, subpoenas, reporting duties, boundary extensions, and civil/criminal fraud. Emergency procedures: What is in YOUR informed consent document?
Learning Objectives:
1.Counselors will learn about HITECH breach notification and steps to keep up with our changing world of technology.
2.Counselors will learn how to spot potential issues which could lead to liability and how best to protect themselves and their clients.
3.Counselors will learn how to institute practices that will help them comply with changing ethics and legal/regulatory standards.
CE Credit(s):
3 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 3 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 0 NY Hours; 3 Ethics Hours
$69.00
$89.00
$89.00
Available for Immediate Download

Coming Out to Clients: An Ethical Decision-Making Model

Title:
Coming Out to Clients: An Ethical Decision-Making Model
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
Ben Hearn, MA and Kelli Hess, MA
Description:
Counselors who identify as LGBTQ+ often struggle with whether to disclose this identity to their clients. We will explore some of those struggles and review literature that addresses how disclosure may be performed ethically, as well as how disclosure of LGBTQ+ identity may serve to advocate for the LGBTQ+ population by role modeling and normalization. We will present an ethical decision-making model specifically for LGBTQ+ identity disclosure and apply the model to case vignettes through a group discussion.
Learning Objectives:
1.Attendees will learn about the challenges that LGBTQ+ counselors face when considering disclosing this identity to clients through research and case examples.
2.Attendees will review literature concerning self-disclosure and advocacy while exploring how these two concepts may interact specifically in regards to LGBTQ+ identity disclosure.
3.Attendees will engage in an experiential activity in which they utilize an ethical decision making model to approach a number of vignettes regarding LGBTQ+ identity disclosure.
CE Credit(s):
1 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 1 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 0 NY Hours; 1 Ethics Hours
$29.00
$49.00
$49.00
Available for Immediate Download

Counselor Risk Management: Counselors and Technology

Title:
Counselor Risk Management: Counselors and Technology • A Two-Edged Sword
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
Anne Marie ""Nancy"" Wheeler, JD and John P. Duggan, EdD
Description:
Technology is designed to make many aspects of running a practice easier and smoother, however, all technology comes with a risk. In this webinar, attorney Anne Marie “Nancy” Wheeler discusses a variety of risks to using technology in your practice and ways to keep your practice safe.
Learning Objectives:
1.Discuss the risks associated with using technology in your practice
2.Review ways to address ethical and legal issues around technology
3.Hear examples of possible technology and HIPAA compliance issues
CE Credit(s):
1 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 1 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 1 NY Hours; 0 Ethics Hours
$29.00
$49.00
$49.00
Available for Immediate Download

Counselor Risk Management: What you Didn’t Learn in Grad

Title:
Counselor Risk Management: What you Didn’t Learn in Grad School That Could Lead to a Lawsuit or Licensure Board Complaint
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
Anne Marie ""Nancy"" Wheeler, JD and John P. Duggan, EdD
Description:
This webinar will provide counselors with tips on handling dilemmas they may not have learned or encountered in their graduate school ethics courses or practicum. ÊIt will provide real-life tips on avoiding malpractice and licensure board complaints. Topics will include: use of a decision-making model; HIPAA/HITECH breach notification; custody concerns; ADA requirements; fraud; hiring counselors as independent contractors vs. employees; practice closure; and consultation/documentation.
Learning Objectives:
1.Review the key concepts of compliance laws, such as HIPAA and HITECH
2.Learn how ethics and law intersect with counselor practice
3.Review business practices, record keeping practices and other issues related to managing a counseling practice
CE Credit(s):
2 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 2 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 2 NY Hours; 2 Ethics Hours
$49.00
$69.00
$69.00
Available for Immediate Download

Counselors' Mandated Responsibility to Report Child

Title:
Counselors' Mandated Responsibility to Report Child Maltreatment: A Review of U.S. Laws
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
Maureen C. Kenny, PhD; Roberto L. Abreu, PhD; and Claire Helpingstine, MS
Description:
Although counselors in 44 states are mandatory reporters of child maltreatment, they may lack an understanding of their legally designated role. This article presents the results of a systematic review of child maltreatment reporting laws in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The authors apply relevant legislation to real-life contexts for counselors.
Learning Objectives:
1.Examine the laws and subsequent responsibilities of counselors as mandated reporters in all states and the District of Columbia
2.Understand how state laws vary regarding acts that constitute abuse and neglect; types of reportable abuse; which professionals are labeled as mandatory reporters; and the penalties and liabilities for failure to report

CE Credit(s):
1 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 1 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 0 NY Hours; 1 Ethics Hours
$22.00
$42.00
$42.00
Available for Immediate Download

Course - Paved With Good Intentions

Title:
Course - Paved With Good Intentions: Ethical Dilemmas, Court and Ethics Board Review
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
Ann M. Ordway, PhD; Ruth Ouzts Moore, PhD; and Donna S. Sheperis, PhD
Description:
Part 1: Building an ethical foundation is essential. Through ethics, counselors examine personal values and how they impact professional decisions. In this session, three counselor educators (who are also an attorney, an expert witness, and a former chair of the ACA Ethics Committee) will explore decision making for potential dilemmas that arise in clinical practice and in cases with court involvement, as well as how to address malpractice and ethical violations issues that arise despite best efforts. Part 2: Part 2 continues to build upon the counselor's knowledge of the court system by outlining what to expect during the courtroom proceedings. Counselors will learn terminology commonly used in court as well as suggestions on do’s and don’ts when testifying. Part two also explores ethical review processes and ethical implications of counselor competency and expertise. Part 3: The role of the counselor during legal proceedings is not always clear. During this session, the varying roles one may have as a professional counselor will be discussed, as well as specific do’s and don’ts for different types of roles. A discussion of maintaining clients’ privacy and ethical professional boundaries is included. Suggestions for maintaining appropriate documentation will be offered. This presentation provides practical guidance on managing the often-stressful courtroom environment and how counselors can adhere to ethical obligations and maintain their professional reputability.
Learning Objectives:
1.Part 1: 1. Building an ethical foundation is essential. Through ethics, counselors examine personal values and how they impact professional decisions. In this session, three counselor educators (who are also an attorney, an expert witness, and a former chair of the ACA Ethics Committee) will explore decision making for potential dilemmas that arise in clinical practice and in cases with court involvement, as well as how to address malpractice and ethical violations issues that arise despite best efforts. 2. Understand the court process. 3. Describe the structure of the court system.
2.Part 2: 1. Recognize legal terminology and best practices to avoid malpractice. 2. Explain the ethics review process for state-level licensing boards and other accrediting bodies. 3. Describe the structure of the court system.
3.Part 3: 1. Understand forensic roles. 2. Discuss expert court-involvement. 3. Apply best practices for court testimony.
CE Credit(s):
3.5 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 3.5 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 3.5 NY Hours; 3.5 Ethics Hours
$79.00
$99.00
$99.00
Available for Immediate Download

Course-Demystifying Ethics and Law for Telebehavioral Health

Title:
Course-Demystifying Ethics and Law for Telebehavioral Health
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
LoriAnn Stretch, PhD and Tiffany Rush-Wilson, PhD
Description:
Part 1: This webinar will provide counselors with basic information to help them understand what telebehavioral health is. It will provide an overview of ethical & legal guidelines related to telebehavioral health and distance supervision. Topics will include: defining telebehavioral health; legal implications of providing distance supervision; understanding the difference between ethics versus law; order of authority in law and ethics; HIPAA compliance; identifiers of protected health information; HIPAA breaches; and business associate agreements.ÊÊ Part 2: This webinar will review resources to help you locate your state laws and regulations on telehealth as well look at specific challenges to practicing telehealth and distance supervision. Topics will include: resources on telemedicine/telehealth laws; current ethical standards related to telebehavioral health and distance supervision; client screening; informed consent; confidentiality; verification; disclosures for telebehavioral health; separating personal and professional accounts; distance supervision relationships; supervision records; research; and best practices.ÊÊ Part 3: This webinar will provide counselors with additional standards to help them practice telebehavioral health in an ethical manner. It will also provide resources on the use of technology in telehealth. Topics will include: additional ethical standards related to telebehavioral health; use of technology in telehealth; resources to help you locate insurance companies who reimburse; residency laws for practicing telehealth across state laws; liability for practicing across state lines; social media policies; encryption; intervention and reference applications. Part 4: This webinar will provide counselors with various ethical decision-making models for telebehavioral health and distance supervision. It will also provide several resources to help you plan out your next steps in becoming an ethical telebehavioral health counselor. Topics will include: professionalism; ethical decision-making models; supervision responsibilities; case studies; next step planning; resources to help you plan your next steps in telebehavioral health; personal development plans; board certified-telemental health providers; and changing the technology you're using for telebehavioral health.ÊÊ
Learning Objectives:
1.Part 1: 1. Understand what telebehavioral health is. 2. Explore an overview of applicable ethical & legal guidelines related to telebehavioral health and distance supervision.
2.Part 2: 1. Utilize resources to help you locate state laws and regulations on telehealth.Ê2. Examine specific challenges to practicing telebehavioral health and distance supervision in an ethical manner. 3. Identify seven standards you can utilize to help you practice telebehavioral health in an ethical manner.
3.Part 3:1. Identify seven additional standards you can utilize to help you practice telebehavioral health in an ethical manner. 2. Explore resources that will help you locate insurance companies who reimburse for telehealth. 3. Examine the caveats to state licensure laws & possible liability issues when practicing telehealth across state lines.
4.Part 4: 1. Examine various ethical decision-making models for telebehavioral health practitioners and distance supervisors. 2. Understand the roles/responsibilities specific to supervisors who supervise counselors who practice telebehavioral health. 3. Identify several resources to help you plan your next steps in becoming an ethical telebehavioral health counselor.
CE Credit(s):
4 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 4 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 4 NY Hours; 4 Ethics Hours
$89.00
$109.00
$109.00
Available for Immediate Download

Ethical and Legal Considerations: Complicated Issues

Title:
Ethical and Legal Considerations: Complicated Issues in Challenging Times
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
Stephanie Dailey, EdD
Description:
Over the last decade, conscience objections have surfaced in the public arena, raising questions as to whether counselors may legally refuse services to LGBTQ+ clients due to a counselor’s personally held beliefs. These laws not only deny services to LGBTQ+ clients, but are in direct violation of the ACA Code of Ethics (2014). In addition to values-based referrals, this presentation will address other challenging and complex ethical and legal issues all counselors, particularly those working with LGBTQ+ adults, need to know.
Learning Objectives:
1.Understand the impact of conscience clause legislation on the counseling profession
2.Examine the intersection of values and ethics in counseling
3.Explore values-based conflicts and referrals
CE Credit(s):
1 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 1 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 0 NY Hours; 1 Ethics Hours
$29.00
$49.00
$49.00
Available for Immediate Download

Ethical Decision-Making of Supervisors of Color

Title:
Ethical Decision-Making of Supervisors of Color
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
Dana Heller Levitt, PhD; Candice R. Crawford, PhD; Shanta Pamphile, MA
Description:
There is limited research on applying ethical decision-making models to supervision (Levitt, Crawford, & Pamphile, 2022). Levitt et al. found that much of the multicultural research on supervision focuses on white supervisors working with minority supervisees, but that limited and outdated research exists regarding supervisors of color. At the same time, the American Counseling Association’s (ACA) Code of Ethics (ACA, 2014) guides counselor supervisors to be aware of multiculturalism in the supervisory relationship (Levitt et al.). This Continuing Professional Development explores the intersection of ethics and race or culture for minority supervisors.
Learning Objectives:
1. Recognize cultural issues in supervision.
2. Understand the ethical decision-making process of supervisors of color.
3. Discuss implications for supervisor preparation, practice, and research.
CE Credit(s):
1 NBCC Hours; 1 (CRC and CVE) CRCC Hours; 1 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 1 NY Hours; 1 Ethics Hours
$22.00
$42.00
$42.00
Available for Immediate Download

Ethical Issues Related to the Practice of Online Clinical

Title:
Ethical Issues Related to the Practice of Online Clinical Supervision
Presenter(s)/Author(s):
John P. Duggan, EdD; Rachel McCrickard; and Harriet L. Glosoff, PhD; and Edina Renfro-Michel, PhD
Description:
All pre-licensed counselors have mandatory supervision hours before they are eligible for independent practice as a professional counselor. Often, new professionals often experience difficulty locating potential clinical supervisors.Ê Many are not always a “good fit,” or sometimes a supervisee may have to drive long distances to meet in-person. Now, more states licensure boards allow the accrual of clinical supervision hours through live, online video conferences. This course is designed to help clinical supervisors, and pre-licensed counselors better understand ethical issues related to distance supervision and to be aware of technological advances related to the delivery of clinical supervision. Motivo, the first online platform connecting pre-licensed counselors with clinical supervisors, and ACA will demonstrate how new technology might help a supervisor and supervisee. Still have questions after the webinar? ACA members seeking licensure can find a supervisor and receive a discount on their first three sessions of supervision. Get started with Motivo at https://wearemotivo.com/american-counseling-association
Learning Objectives:
1.Name one advanced technology used to facilitate the intervention of clinical supervision.
2.Differentiate the concept of ethics from laws, particularly when discussing the use of technology in clinical supervision.
3.Name two overarching responsibilities for counseling supervisors when using technology in clinical supervision.
CE Credit(s):
1 NBCC Hours; 0 CRCC Hours; 1 WA Hours; 0 APT Hours; 0 NAADAC Hours; 1 NY Hours; 1 Ethics Hours
$29.00
$49.00
$49.00
Available for Immediate Download
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