CE Credit: 3 Hours (0.3 CEUs)
Target Audience: Psychology Dietetics-and-Nutrition
Learning Level: Intermediate
Course Abstract:
The purpose of this course is to ensure that psychologists in the State of Florida are fully aware of the ethical and legal privileges and constraints under which they are practicing by providing the opportunity for a comprehensive reading of the APA Code of Ethics and the statutes and rules governing the practice of psychology in Florida, while fulfilling the requirement that licensed psychologists in Florida complete each biennial renewal period three hours of continuing education on professional ethics and Florida Statutes and rules affecting the practice of psychology. Certain specific sections of the three source documents are included in this study guide, but it is not intended as a substitute for a complete reading of all three of them. The Florida Statutes Chapter 490 Psychological Services Act and Chapter 64B19 of the Florida Administrative Code are appended to the course study guide. The APA Code of Ethics is copyrighted and is available at the APA website. 2010 | 75 pages | Course #30-06 Learning Objectives:
1. Distinguish between the concepts of law and ethics
2. Identify ethical courses of action when the law and ethics are in conflict
3. List circumstances under which multiple relationships may not be unethical
4. Identify exceptions to the requirement that psychologists maintain clients’ confidentiality
5. List 3 conditions under which psychologists may delegate work to others
6. Name 5 aspects of therapy that should be covered in the informed consent process
7. Identify legal restrictions placed upon sexual intimacies between psychologists and clients
About the Author(s):
Leo Christie, PhD, is a Florida-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Florida State University. Dr. Christie is president and CEO of Professional Development Resources, a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to deliver continuing education credit courses to healthcare professionals throughout the United States. Dr. Christie has more than 20 years of experience in private practice with a specialty in child behavior disorders and as an instructor for over 500 live continuing education seminars for healthcare professionals. Accreditation Statement:
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Florida Board of Psychology and the Office of School Psychology (CE Broker Provider #50-1635). |