2024-2025 General Catalog

PSY 3309 Ethical and Professional Issues in Addiction Counseling

Learners explore 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

Prerequisite

PSY 2300