Ethical Practice in Addiction Treatment January 4-5, 2025

Ethical Practice in Addiction Treatment (14 hrs)
(aka Professional Ethics I: Ethics and Jurisprudence)
This training will focus on professional and ethical issues specific to the practice of addiction counseling and the treatment of co-occurring disorders. This training will build and strengthen the trainee’s knowledge of NAADAC’s Code of Ethics, and federal and state rules and regulations that are essential for safe practice. In this training, trainees will be exposed to the Colorado Mental Health Practice Act including the prohibited activities,42 CFR Part 2, and HIPAA that regulate the practice of psychotherapy including addiction counseling. Trainees will learn about the important roles and activities of OBH (Office of Behavioral Health) and DORA (Department of Regulatory Agencies). In this training, trainees will learn the process of certification and credentialing to legally practice in Colorado. There will be an emphasis on developing critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills. Trainees will learn about the differences between privacy and confidentiality, and exceptions to confidentiality.

Time/Duration: Virtual Classroom meets online via Zoom or Google Meet from 8:30 – 4:00 (14 hours) for 2 consecutive days. Students will also have handouts and resource material for the class as well as the final exam and course evaluation. Enrolled students will receive an online classroom login 2-5 days prior to the class start date.

Access: must download free Zoom or Google Meet application on a video-capable phone, laptop, or desktop.

Cost: $180.00