Oregon Ethics and Law for Professional Counselors and Therapists (6 Clock Hours)
- 1 Section
- 8 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
- 6h Duration
Oregon Ethics and Law
- Course Overview and Introduction
- Module 1: How Oregon Regulates Counselors and Therapists
- Module 2: Confidentiality, Privilege, and Records in Oregon
- Module 3: Duty to Protect, Mandatory Reporting, and Minors in Oregon
- Module 4: Boundaries, Multiple Relationships, and Sexual Misconduct in Oregon
- Module 5: Informed Consent, Disclosure, Telehealth, and Practice Across State Lines in Oregon
- Module 6: Complaints, Discipline, and Ethical Decision-Making in Oregon
- References
- Post Test: Oregon Ethics and Law for Professional Counselors and Therapists
- Program Evaluation
This 6 clock hour home study course covers professional ethics and Oregon law for Oregon LPCs, LMFTs, and registered associates. Participants review how the Board and the Mental Health Regulatory Agency regulate licensees, the Board's adoption of the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics for LPCs and LMFTs alike, the CE and self-reporting rules, confidentiality and privilege under ORS 675.765 and Oregon Evidence Code Rule 507, records retention, subpoenas under ORCP 55, protective disclosure and the December 2025 decision in Stone v. Witt, extreme risk protection orders, civil commitment, mandatory reporting of child, elder, and vulnerable adult abuse, minors' consent at 14 and required parental notice of imminent suicide risk, boundaries and sexual relationships, professional disclosure statements, telehealth and limited permits, and the complaint and discipline process. Each module has an information section, a practical section with a step by step tool, Oregon case studies, and a summary.
This course is written for the 6 clock hours in professional ethics and/or Oregon laws and rules required by OAR 833-080-0011. It is designed around the continuing education requirements of the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists but not approved or endorsed by the Board.
Save with a bundle. This course is included in my Oregon 40-Hour Full Renewal Bundle (40 clock hours, $59) and Oregon Required Training Bundle (12 clock hours, $39). See my Oregon 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.
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