Professional, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Counseling

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This course will educate students on ethical standards and the implications of using a decision-making model for ethical and legal considerations. While also exploring the ethical responsibilities, roles, and relationships of counselors on interprofessional teams, including collaboration and consultation, community outreach, and emergency response management. Students will be exposed to professional counseling trends and standards required for practice. Additionally, students will gain knowledge of legislation, policies, and processes that impact professional counseling delivery across multiple practice areas.