Florida Laws and Rules for Chapter 491 Licensees (3 Hours)

This three hour, text-based home study course covers the Florida laws and rules that govern clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors: Chapter 456 and Chapter 491, Florida Statutes, and rule title 64B4, Florida Administrative Code, including recent changes.

Module 1 explains how the Department of Health and the Board regulate Chapter 491 licensees, from licensure, renewal, and continuing education to complaints and discipline. Module 2 covers confidentiality, records, and mandatory reporting under Florida law, including the 2019 change requiring disclosure of certain threats to law enforcement. Module 3 covers sexual misconduct, the psychotherapist-client relationship, boundaries, advertising, fees, telehealth, and recent statute and rule changes. Each module includes a practical routine, a compliance tool, and Florida case studies.

This course is written for the 3-hour laws and rules renewal course required every third renewal by Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B4-6.001(4) and described in R. 64B4-6.0046.

Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC is an approved continuing education provider of the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling (approval effective March 13, 2025 through March 1, 2029). Course completions for Florida licensees are reported to CE Broker.

See my Florida CE requirements guide for everything your renewal includes.

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.