Ethics and Professional Standards

This half-semester course will cover a number of required topics relevant to the practice of clinical psychology. Topics include: confidentiality and privilege; legal requirements for record keeping, including HIPAA legislation and how to deal with subpoenas; duty to warn and duty to protect; management of suicidality, homicidality and suspected or confirmed child abuse; problematic dual relationships; informed consent for treatment; criminal liability (e.g., fraud and billing practices); and the importance of practicing within one's area of competence, including knowing when to seek supervision/consultation, when to refer, and multicultural competence issues. .5 c.u.

Class meets 1/25/2010-3/15/2010.