COU 520 - Legal & Ethical Issues in Counseling

Institution:

Multnomah University

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Description:

Examines legal and ethical issues in the context of professional counseling utilizing real-life examples and case studies. Students will review Oregon law related to counseling, as well as American Counseling Association ethical code. Topics include privacy and confidentiality, duty to warn, abuse reporting procedures, licensure and certification, boundaries in therapeutic relationships, and counselor health and welfare.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.multnomah.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 255-0332

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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