HUS 1470 - Addictions Counseling and the Law

Institution:

College of the Florida Keys

Subject:

HUS - Human Services

Description:

The rights of the patient in the therapeutic setting as well as the legal standards of conduct for a chemical dependency professional will be reviewed. Basic principles of client grievance procedures are presented. The use of orientation for client teaching, and assuring the patient's rights is discussed. Proper utilization of informed consent for treatment and referral is emphasized. Participants review and discuss the right of the client to contact the State of Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. The ethical implications of patient confidentiality are examined in depth.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.fkcc.edu

Phone Number:

(305) 296-9081

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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