California Law and Ethics for LMFTs, LCSWs, and LPCCs (6 Hours)
- 1 Section
- 8 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
- 6h Duration
California Law and Ethics
- Course Overview & Introduction
- Module 1: The California Regulatory Framework and Ethical Foundations
- Module 2: Confidentiality, Privilege, and Client Records
- Module 3: Mandated Reporting of Child, Elder, and Dependent Adult Abuse
- Module 4: Danger, Crisis, and the Duty to Protect
- Module 5: Minors, Families, Informed Consent, and Boundaries
- Module 6: Telehealth, Technology, Advertising, and Professional Practice
- References
- Post Test
- Program Evaluation
California Law and Ethics for LMFTs, LCSWs, and LPCCs is a six-hour, text-based home study course designed for California licensees and registrants of the Board of Behavioral Sciences. The course reviews the California statutes, regulations, court decisions, and professional ethics codes that shape daily clinical practice. Topics include the Board's regulatory framework, confidentiality and privilege, mandated reporting, the duty to protect, involuntary evaluation, minor consent after the 2024 changes, informed consent, boundaries, telehealth standards, technology, advertising, and business practices. Each module combines current legal requirements with practical case illustrations.
Will this count for my California renewal? The Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts continuing education from providers approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), one of its board-recognized approval agencies (16 CCR 1887.4.1 and 1887.4.3). Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7987. This course is designed around the BBS law and ethics requirement and is not approved or endorsed by the BBS.
Registered associate (AMFT, ASW, or APCC)? Take the 3-hour associate version for $17.
Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7987. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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