The Ethical Compass: Navigating Professional Responsibilities in Addiction Practice (6 CE Hours)

A comprehensive, 6 hour CE program designed to fortify ethical foundation and professional resilience by moving beyond basic policy review. The course establishes the hierarchy between the aspirational NAADAC Code of Ethics and mandatory state Board Rules, and teaches a practical six-step "Ethical Muscle" decision-making model. Key topics include boundary management in the 12-step recovery community, the critical distinction between HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 federal confidentiality rules, maintaining clinical competence, integrating cultural humility, navigating telemental health, and recognizing proactive self-care as an ethical imperative to prevent impairment. Upon successful completion of the post-test, hours are reported directly to CE Broker.

CE Broker reporting covers the 16 boards in 10 states where I'm a registered provider. Everyone gets a certificate to download right away.

NAADAC approval: This course has been approved by Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 6 CE(s). NAADAC Provider #346180, Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC is responsible for all aspects of its programing.