HSE 236 - Legal Issues in Human Services

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Asnuntuck

Subject:

Description:

An overview of the law as it affects the social service worker. Addresses such topics as guardianship; involuntary commitment; informed consent to medical treatment; confidentiality and the social work privilege; the rights of the client; the family and the right to privacy; social work malpractice; licensing; and the criminal justice system. (Formerly HSER 140.)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.acc.commnet.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 253-3000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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