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 Department:    HSERV

 Course #:    245

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    511508

 EPC:    424

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Presentation and discussion of ethical principles and codes of professional behavior for those working in substance use disorder counseling, mental health services, developmental disability rehabilitation and other human service settings. Required course for both Human Services degrees (including fast track students).

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe a value-based approach to professional ethics in the helping professions.
2. Describe professional values as related to ethics and leadership in human service.
3. Describe the NASW Code of Ethics/National Association of Addiction Professionals and the Ethical Standards of Human Service Professionals.
4. Utilize a decision-making model for examining ethical problems and dilemmas.
5. Review and discuss a number of specific ethical problem areas in human service.
6. Discuss an appreciation for confidentiality and other ethical principles in the practice of human services.
7. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Effectively work with consumer or clients using ethical procedures.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Think

Definition: Think analytically, logically, creatively, and reflectively.

Course Contents

1. Value-based approach to professional ethics in the helping professions.
2. Professional values as related to ethics and leadership in human service.
3. The NASW Code of Ethics/National Association of Addiction Professionals and the Ethical Standards of Human Service Professionals.
4. A decision-making model for examining ethical problems and dilemmas.
5. Specific ethical problem areas in human service.
6. An appreciation for confidentiality and other ethical principles in the practice of human services.