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   CSL 245 - Professional Ethics I

1.0 Credits
This course focuses on ethical issues specific to the practice of addiction counseling and on jurisprudence, which is the law and the practice of psychotherapy in Colorado. The class will cover the Colorado Mental Health Practice Act and introduce the student to the regulatory system and the role of DORA (Dept. of Regulatory Agencies) and DBH (Division of Behavioral Health) in the development and credentialing of the addiction counselor. There will be emphasis on developing ethical decision making skills, knowledge of confidentiality and the prohibited activities in the Mental Health Practice Act. Students will become familiar with the NAADAC (National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors) Code of Ethics and acquire the tools for ethical and legal practice.
LEC 14 Contact hours



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