PSYC 13 Law, Ethics and Communicable Disease in Counseling

Units: 3
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Grade Options: Letter Grade
Term Typically Offered: Every term
Advisories: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E and PSYC C1000 with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is designed to teach students about professional ethics in the counseling field including but not limited to careers in drug and alcohol abuse, mental health, human service and schools. Topics will include boundaries, code of conduct, confidentiality including 42 CFR Part II, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act, etc.), sexual harassment, American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and special populations including Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT), criminal justice system (Drug Courts, Re-Entry Courts, Proposition 36, AB 109, etc.), etc. Communicable diseases (HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis A, B, C and other sexually transmitted infections) and blood borne pathogens will also be included. The course includes seven hours of personal and professional growth including but not limited to professional conduct and standards and translation of the code of ethics into professional behavior. Class activities will involve role playing and review of ethical situations. (CSU)