Law and Ethics in substance use disorder counseling is the set of state and national regulatory processes, and the standards of ethical conduct and practice, that govern counselors working in the profession.
What it covers
The catalog states: “Student will gain an understanding of state and national regulatory processes relevant to ethical conduct and practices within the industry/profession.”
Which program covers it
In InterCoast Colleges’ Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling program, Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies program and Behavioral Health Assistant program, law and ethics is covered in the course AOD223X, Law & Ethics for SUD Counselors.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling and Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies outlines list AOD223X Law & Ethics for SUD Counselors at 45 clock hours (45 lecture, 0 laboratory) and 3 semester credits.
The Behavioral Health Assistant outline lists BHS123 Law & Ethics for SUD Counselors at 45 clock hours (45 lecture, 0 laboratory) and 3 semester credits.
The catalog lists no prerequisites for AOD223X (“NONE”).
Related subjects in these programs include alcoholism and narcotic addiction, the physiological effects of alcohol, pharmacology for substance use disorder counseling, principles of psychology and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Law and Ethics is part of the Behavioral Health Assistant, Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies and Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling programs.
This topic is covered in the Behavioral Health Assistant program at InterCoast Colleges.