Ethics and Law for Hawaii Marriage and Family Therapists (6 Hours)

This six hour, text-based home study course covers ethics and law for Hawaii licensed marriage and family therapists and associate marriage and family therapists. All six hours are ethics content, toward the 6 ethics hours in each triennial renewal.

Module 1 covers how Hawaii regulates marriage and family therapists under HRS chapter 451J, the DCCA licensing program, the associate license, and renewal. Module 2 covers the AAMFT Code of Ethics and systemic ethical decision making. Module 3 covers unprofessional conduct, complaints, and discipline. Module 4 covers confidentiality, privilege, and records in couples and family therapy. Module 5 covers duty to warn, mandated reporting, and counseling minors. Module 6 covers boundaries, culture, telehealth, and small-island practice. Each module includes a practical routine, a tool training, a skills practice, and Hawaii case studies.

This course is designed around the continuing education requirements in HRS chapter 451J and is not approved or endorsed by the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

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.