Legal & Ethical Issues of Behavioral Health Technicians

Catalog description

This comprehensive course covers the essential legal and ethical issues that behavioral health technicians need to understand and apply in their practice. It encompasses professional ethics, workplace professionalism, documentation practices, legal regulations, patient rights and confidentiality, ethical decision-making, abuse prevention, safety measures, personal protection, crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and the appropriate use of restraints. Students will develop critical thinking skills to navigate complex ethical dilemmas while adhering to legal requirements and professional standards in the behavioral health field.