ISI - PSYC 5810 - Professional Ethics in Addictions Counseling
Course Description
Professional Ethics in Addictions Counseling is an overview of ethical issues and decision making related to addictions counseling; ethics related to harm reduction models and other issues. This course is designed for the student seeking information regarding ethical and legal issues in the field of substance abuse counseling. Topics will include the counselor as a professional, values and helping relationship, client rights and counselor responsibilities, ethics and cultural sensitivity, plus professional competency training.
Joint-listed with PSYC 4750, additional projects/assignments required for graduate credit.
Learner Outcomes
Students will acquire the following competencies:
- Be able to distinguish between "law" and "ethics".
- Demonstrate "critical thinking skills".
- Understand problem-solving skills as it applies to ethical dilemmas.
- Understand and explain personal ethical standards.
- Knowledge of the Code of Ethics for Substance Abuse Counselors.
- Conduct an on-going self-evaluation of professional performance applying legal, ethical and professional standards.
- Understand the ethical implications of a multicultural perspective.
Required Course Materials
- Corey, G., Schneider-Corey, M., & Corey, C. (2018). Issues and Ethics in the Helping Professions (10th ed.). ISBN-10: 0357670558, ISBN-13: 978-0357670552
- TAPs (Technical Assistance Publication Series). can be downloaded from the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). (See syllabus after registration.)
- 2014 ACA Code of Ethics (See syllabus after registration.)
Expected Course Timeline
Most ISI courses are designed so that students can complete them within 3 months to 1 year. If you are attempting to complete a course more quickly than this, please contact ISI to explore your options.
Sponsor Institution
Credits earned for this course are included in a University of Idaho transcript.
This is an INDEPENDENT STUDY IN IDAHO course
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COURSE NUMBER NOTICE
Beginning with the 2025-2026 Catalog year, the University of Idaho transitioned to 4-digit course numbers. As ISI works through this transition, you may continue to see 3-digit course numbers during this time. A crosswalk is available online.
Prerequisites
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology- ISI - PSYC 1101 - Introduction to Psychology (Complete)
- EP0034 - ISI - Pre-Req of PSYC 1101 Tra