The Peer Professional: Ethical and Legal Responsibilities for the Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) in Florda (4 CE Hours)
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- 4 Lessons
- 3 Quizzes
The Peer Professional: Ethical and Legal Responsibilities for the Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS) in Florda (4 CE Hours)
- Module 1: The Foundation of Ethical Peer Support and Confidentiality Fundamentals
- Module 2: The Legal Landscape: Navigating 42 CFR Part 2 and Florida Law
- Module 3: Practical Ethics in Action: Boundaries and Technology
- Module 4: Ethical Decision-Making and Self-Care
- Post-Test: Practical Trauma-Informed Care for the CRPS
- Program Evaluation
- Program Evaluation
This continuing education course is crucial for ensuring the CRPS practices within a rigorous standard of ethical conduct and legal compliance in Florida. The training emphasizes that the CRPS is a professional, non-clinical role defined by the principle of "Recovery First". A core focus is on boundary management, including maintaining a clear Scope of Practice, avoiding conflicts of interest and dual relationships, and ensuring that self-disclosure is intentional, relevant, and solely for the peer’s benefit. The course provides a detailed legal analysis of federal confidentiality laws, differentiating between HIPAA (general health information) and the stricter 42 CFR Part 2 (Substance Use Disorder records), highlighting the monumental shift introduced by the 2024 Final Rule regarding a single TPO consent. Crucially, it covers the mandatory limits of confidentiality imposed by Florida Statutes, requiring the CRPS to immediately report suspected child abuse/neglect and vulnerable adult abuse/exploitation to the Florida Abuse Hotline. The final module instructs on a systematic, seven-step ethical decision-making model for resolving complex dilemmas and mandates self-care as an ethical responsibility to prevent burnout.
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