MFT6103
Professional Identity and Ethics in the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy
To foster the development of professional identity as MFT clinicians, students in this course will explore significant issues within the field, including professional socialization, scope of practice, professional organizations, licensure and certification, including the evolving state of MFT licensure and regulation within Canada. The course will explore important ethical issues relevant to the practice of individual, couples, and family therapy. Students will become familiar with the AAMFT Code of Ethics, and the course will include a thorough discussion of confidentiality issues, legal responsibilities and liabilities of clinical practice and research, family law, record keeping, and reimbursement issues. The course will also address mandated reporting laws with respect to child abuse, threats of violence, and other reporting situations, as well as other regional and federal laws as they relate to the practice of individual, couple and family therapy.
7 weeks, 3 units