MFT 6360 - Ethics and Professional Issues in MFT

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

This course is designed to help the student better understand the legal and ethical responsibility as a Marriage and Family Therapist. This course focuses on legal and ethical issues in the profession of marriage and family therapy and the practice of individual, couple, and family therapy. It is designed to assist students in developing their professional identity and to facilitate appropriate decision making when faced with legal and ethical dilemmas in their future clinical work. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply legal and ethical principles to the practice of marriage and family therapy. 2. Evaluate ethical and legal issues related to culture and diversity in the practice of marriage and family therapy. 3. Develop an evolving personal philosophy of professional ethics. 4. Assess the implications of confidentiality and the AAMFT code of ethics in the practice of marriage and family therapy. 5. Evaluate state laws regarding mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect. Prerequisite: Admission to the Marriage and Family Therapy program.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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