Professional Ethics & the Law: Applications

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This course addresses the most up-to-date statutes, regulations and ethical standards governing the practice of marriage and family therapy in California. Students will become familiar with the therapeutic, clinical, and practical considerations involved in the legal and ethical practice of marriage and family therapy as well as current legal patterns and trends in the mental health professions. Emphasis is placed on the application of legal and ethical standards to cases, and upon learning a structured approach to ethical decision making in clinical practice.