Demonstrate a firm grasp of the Law and Rules binding Florida mental health and school counselors. WEEK 1 Introduction to the class, State Laws and Rules in Mental Health Counseling, the counselor as a professional. Florida Statutes 491 and Rule Chapter 64B4, F.A.C. and Issues and Ethics chapter 7 WEEK 2 Liability and Malpractice and a theoretical overview of ethics. WEEK 3 Code of Ethics for different Mental Health organizations, Ethical considerations and issues. Issues Chapters 8 and 10 through 14 WEEK 4 Personal Aspects of Counseling, personal and professional aspects of ethics class discussion.
Term papers are due at the beginning of the morning session.
Late papers will receive a reduction of one letter grade. This syllabus may be modified the discretion of the instructor.