Law and Ethics is the study of the state and national regulatory processes that govern ethical conduct and practice within a profession. In substance use disorder counseling, it is the regulation counselors work under and the ethical practice the field expects of them.
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’ Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies program, Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling program and Mental Health & Addiction Support Services program, law and ethics is covered in the course AOD223X, Law & Ethics.
The Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies, Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling and Mental Health & Addiction Support Services outlines list AOD223X Law & Ethics at 45 clock hours (45 lecture, 0 laboratory) and 3 semester credits.
Prerequisites for AOD223X: none.
Also covered in the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies and Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling programs.
This topic is covered in the Mental Health & Addiction Support Services program at InterCoast Colleges.