2023-2024 General Catalog

PSY 6309 Advanced Ethical and Professional Issues in Addiction Counseling

The course focuses on the clinical application of the ethical principles, legal issues and decision-making processes in addressing complex dilemmas in the field of addiction. The course covers the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) and Code of Conduct of the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP). Ethical issues associated with the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS are addressed

Credits

3