CP-6601: Legal,Ethical & Professional Standards - Dr. Michael Cox

Classroom Aids
CP-6601 Legal, Ethical, and Professional
Standards and Issues
Term 4, 2018



Michael Cox, Ph.D., RN, LNC, CEN(R), CCRN(A), DAAETS
Instructor


E-MAIL:

All official communication via the internet between the instructor and students must be accomplished via your Troy E-mail account. In accordance with Troy University policy, no other non-Troy E-mail addresses may be substituted. Because of this you must insure you have a working Troy E-mail address before the start of class.


SUGGESTED DOWNLOADS

(1) Research Paper Checklist

(2) Florida Statutes On-Line

(3) Free APA Style Tutorials

(4) EXCELLENT APA Style Tutorial from the University of Michigian. Includes several excellent FLASH video instructions.

(5) A good APA Resource From NOVA Southeastern University.

(6) Another good APA Resource From Sacramento State University.

(7) Still another good APA Resource from the University of Southern Mississippi.

(8) And yet another good APA Resource from Long Island University.


PRESENTATION SCHEDULE AND SUGGESTIONS:


EQUIPMENT Be familiar with the equipment you plan on using for the before the presentation. Waiting till you're ready to present to try to figure out how PowerPoint works is not a good idea.

CONTENT SOURCES: Content must be from peer reviewed professional sources, e.g., not the group's opinion, experiences, a co-workers thoughts, your agency's standards etc. Any questions ask me FIRST.

BE ON TIME!

FORMAT:

  • Up to the group but must adequately cover the subject focusing on how it relates to the profession of counseling
  • You can use, but do not have to use, PowerPoints, overheads, hand-outs, speakers, videos clips, recordings etc. If you are thinking about utilizing a speaker talk with me FIRST.
  • As a minimum, each presentation will focus on the following . . .
  • - Definitions of terms specific to the topic
  • - The Problem / Issue
  • - Applicability of the issue to the counseling profession
  • - References to pertinent Ethical guidelines (minimum of ACA)
  • - References to pertinent Florida State statutes (not limited to Chapter 491)

    GRADING: All group members receive the same grade.

  • If one of your members can not make the scheduled night YOU must make arrangements to change with another group and then notify me.
  • If a group member fails to show for their group's presentation the remaining group members have the option of going on without them or taking a "0". The missing individual will automatically receive a grade of "0" - no make-ups (Extenuating circumstances must be proven)

    QUESTIONS: If you have ANY questions about the presentation ask me BEFORE the day of your presentation!!


    IMPORTANT NOTE:

    One of the purposes of this course is to explore how individual counselor values help shape our profession. It is not the purpose of this course to force students to change their beliefs or convictions. At the same time it is expected students, as future counseling professionals, will adhere to the code of ethics as outlined by the American Counseling Association


    LINKS TO SOME PROFESSIONAL ETHICAL CODES:

    American Counseling Association Code of Ethics - 2005

    American Psychological Association Code of Ethics

    American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Code of Ethics

    American Mental Health Counselor's Association Code of Ethics

    Ethical Standards for School Counselors

    National Board of Certified Counselors Code of Ethics

    Approved Clinical Supervisor Code of Ethics

    Board of Certified Coaches Code of Ethics

    American Association of Christian Counselors Code of Ethics

    National Christian Counselors Association Code of Ethics


    IMPORTANT LINKS FOR GRADUATE
    COUNSELING/PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS

    Counseling programs are full of "True" information regarding licensure, laws and rules, "mandatory" requirements etc. many of which are inaccurate. Student are encouraged to utilize the following links to go directly to the source instead of relying on third, fourth or fifth hand information.

    Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling

    Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling Intern Application and Information

    Florida Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling
    Actual statutes are linked from here.


    PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING ASSOCIATIONS

    There are a number of national, state and/or central Florida organizations which offer students opportunities to become involved and begin developing professional networks. Many of these offer reduced fees for student membership. The list below is representative of some of the organizations Troy University students, alumni and/or faculty have recommended for your consideration


    LOCAL

    The Central Florida Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (CFAMFT) -- Meets the first Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1600 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park. Networking and short programs.

    The Mental Health Association of Central Florida (MHACF -- meets the first Friday of each month at 9 a.m. at St. Richard's Episcopal Church, 7120 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando. Students are encouraged to attend. There are opportunities for networking and learning from short programs.


    STATE

    Florida Association for Marriage and Family Therapy -- Professional association for counselors interested in family and relationship therapy.

    Florida Counseling Association -- Professional association for counselors and counseling students. Phone: 407-628-0793; Fax:407-628-0790; Post Office Box 300457, Fern Park, FL 32730

    Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA) -- Professional association for mental health counselors and students. 335 Beard Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303; Phone: 850-222-6000; Fax: 850-681-2890.


    NATIONAL

    American Counseling Association (ACA) -- All students are encouraged to join at the student rate. Membership brings several important publications, student liability insurance, reduced rates at national conferences, and other important professional benefits. ACA has many divisions, each can be joined in addition to ACA, and each has its own journal. See the membership brochure in the inside pocket of this Handbook for detailed information about membership in ACA and its divisions as well as other related professional associations. Phone: 800-347-6647

    American Psychological Association (APA) -- The APA also has a reduced student rate. Even if you do not plan on continuing with doctoral studies, the APA offers a tremendous number of resources and over 50 specialty oriented divisions. Depending on the student membership you select, you can have full text access to all APA journals and even books. Phone: 800-374-2721

    American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) -- Provides many professional benefits including annual conferences and publications. 1133 15 th Street N.W., Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20005; Phone: 202-452-0109

    American Mental Health Counselors Association -- Enhances the profession of mental health counseling through licensing, advocacy, education and professional development. 801 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 304, Alexandria, VA 22314 ; Phone: 703-548-6002 or 1-800-326-2642

    American School Counselor Association (ASCA) -- P.O. Box 18136, Merrifield , VA 22118 ; Phone: 800-306-4722

    National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) -- Information about certification and licensure requirements for counseling for each state. 3 Terrace Way, Suite D, Greensboro, NC 27403-3660; Phone: 336-547-0607.


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