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    TRAIN ED · Live online continuing education

    Ethical and Liability Issues

    Ethics

    When and how to join

    When
    Friday, April 2, 2027 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
    Where
    Live online via Zoom: join from anywhere
    Trainer
    Frederic Reamer, PhD.
    Continuing education
    3.0 CE hours
    Cost
    $50
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    About this training

    This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of ethical and liability issues related to substance abuse treatment and intervention. Ethical and liability issues will be reviewed concerning work with individuals, families and groups. Program topics will include: confidentiality and privacy, boundaries and dual relationships, conflicts of interest, negligent intervention, use of technology and social media, impaired professionals, consultation, supervision, client records and termination of treatment. Emphasis will be on strategies for preventing ethical dilemmas and liability risks. Curriculum meets chemical dependency certification. Objectives At the conclusion of this workshop participants should be able to: o Identify challenging ethical issues and dilemmas in the addictions field o Apply practical ethical decision-making frameworks and protocols o Identify ethical issues that pose malpractice and liability risks o Design strategies to protect clients and practitioners

    Continuing education

    • 3.0 CEUs (National Association of Social Workers – RI Chapter, RI Certification Board Chemical Dependency, and Licensed Mental Health Counselors through the RI Mental Health Counselors Association)
    • 3.0 NBCC-approved continuing education credit hours
    • Approved for 3.0 NAADAC CE Hours

    Outside Rhode Island? TRAIN ED is nationally approved by NBCC and NAADAC (provider #339978). Many state boards accept these hours; check with yours before you register. Licensure & CEU resources

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    Training fees cover the cost of running TRAIN ED, SUMHLC's continuing education program for behavioral health professionals.