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 Association for Addiction Professionals NCC AP: The National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) Code of Ethics and the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Code of Conduct for Credentialed Alcohol and Drug Professionals. Ethical issues associated with the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS are addressed. Counselor Skill Groups addressed by this course include: documentation; and legal, ethical, and professional development.