Ethics in Human Services

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This course explores the legal, ethical, and professional choices faced by practicing human service professionals. Topics include ethical decision-making, counselor-client relationships, professional standards, attitudes and beliefs, value conflicts, ethical issues in research and testing, counselor competence and supervision, confidentiality, privileged communication, duty to warn and protect, dual relationships, and malpractice. This course also focuses on ethical issues in multicultural/diversity counseling, marital and family therapy, group counseling, and issues related to dealing with unethical behavior.<br><br>Admission to Health Services Administration (Bachelor of Applied Science) (HSA-BAS) or Admission to Human Services (Bachelor of Science) (HUMSVC-BS) or Admission to Applied Mental Health (Advanced Technical Certificate with Financial Aid Eligibility) (AMH-ATC)