Ethical Issues in Mental Health Practice for Psychologists (2019)
The APA Ethics Code provides a common set of principles and standards upon which psychologists build their professional and scientific work. This online course will provide a concise review of the ethical standards for psychologists in the state of Arizona.
Course By: Alden Hori, PhD
Dr. Hori earned a PhD in psychology from the University of California at Riverside. He was an Associate-In Professor and Research Assistant at the University of California at Riverside, where he supervised the completion of over 50 research projects in psychology. He is credited with three publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Course Delivery: Online, Self-Paced
Course Description:
The APA Ethics Code provides a common set of principles and standards upon which psychologists build their professional and scientific work. This online course will provide a concise review of the ethical standards for psychologists in the state of Arizona.
Learning Objectives:
- To gain a better understanding of APA’s Ethics Code and laws related to the practice of psychology
- To gain a better understanding of APA’s General Guidelines and Specialty Guidelines
- To distinguish between ethical, legal, clinical, community and personal issues, as they impact decision-making as a psychotherapist
NOTE: The information presented in this course is for informational purposes only and is not meant to serve as ethical or legal advice. For ethical or legal advice, please contact a professional organization, state licensing board, or attorney.
Course Format:
Course materials can be downloaded or read online. To receive a certificate of completion, you must complete a multiple-choice post-test with a score of 75% or better and complete a course evaluation.
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