EDHS 733: ETHICAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF COUNSELING
SCHEDULE
Wednesdays 7:00-9:45 PM
Fall 2006
1. August 23
Orientation to the course
Introduction to ethical, legal, and professional issues
References: Chapter 1; Anderson & Freeman (2006); Kocet (2006); Kocet & Freeman (2005).
NOTE: The first listed reference, in
bold, is the course text reference. Additional references will be added.
2. August 30
Philosophical roots and foundations of moral, ethical, legal, and professional issues
Professional identity and current issues
References: Chapter 2 & 3; Herlihy & Remley (1995); Meara, Schmidt, & Day (1996); Rowley & MacDonald (2001); Pedersen (1997).
3. September 6
Client Rights, Counselor Responsibilities Informed Consent
Models of ethical decision-making Ben Paxton
References: Chapter 4; Cottone & Claus (2000); Freeman, Engels, & Altekruse (2004); Garcia, Cartwright, Winton, & Borzuchowska (2003).
4. September 13
Privacy, confidentiality and privileged communication
Duty to warn
References: Chapter 5; Glosoff, Herlihy, & Spence (2000); Remley, Herlihy & Herlihy (1997); White, McCormick, & Kelly (2003).
5. September 20
Records and Subpoenas, and Technology Amanda Flora
References: Chapter 6; Heinlen, Welfel, Richmond, & Rak (2003); NBCC Standards for WebCounseling (2001); Shaw & Shaw (2006).
6. September 27
Competence and Malpractice (and liability for malpractice)
References: Chapter 7; McFarland & Dupuis (2001); White, McCormick, & Kelly (2003).
7. October 4
Boundary issues
References: Chapter 8: Avery & Gressard, C. (2000); Cottone (2005); Doyle (1997); Freud & Krug (2002); Gabbard (1994); Glosoff (2006) in Boundary Issues in Counseling; Glosoff, Corey, & Herlihy (2006) in ACA Ethical Standards Casebook; Moleski & Kiselica (2005).
8. October 11
Different needs; different responsibilities
References Chapter 9 & 10; isaacs & Stone (1999); Schweibert, Myers, & Dice (2000); Welfel, Danzinger, & Santro (2000).
9. October 18
Evaluation Testing and Diagnosis; Labeling?
References: Chapter 11
10. October 25
Professional Relationships, Private Practice and Healthcare Plans
Dr. Janice L. McMillan
References: Chapter 12; Danzinger & Welfel (2001); Glosoff (1998); Glosoff (2001); Glosoff (1998).
11. November 1
Issues in Counselor Education, and Research and Publication
References: Chapter 13 & 15; Jones (1999); Kolbert., Morgan, & Brendel (2002).
12. November 8
Supervision and Consultation
References: Chapter 14; Cobia & Pipes (2002); NBCC (CCE) website link.
13. November 15 (VCA Week)
TEAM Presentations
November 22
Thanksgiving Recess - Enjoy
14. November 29
Resolving Legal And Ethical Issues
Enforcing standards of counselor behavior
Guest Instructor: Dr. Harriet Glosoff
References: Chapter 16; additional references to be added by Dr. Glosoff
Course Exam Organization and Review 9:00-9:45 PM
X. December 6 & December 13 are University designated "Reading Days" and no exams are to be conducted on those dates. The examination for EDHS 733 will be student-scheduled. Details will be developed in conjunction with the course members.
August 24, 2006