AD 15  Laws and Ethics for Addiction Counselors

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: AD 1 and AD 2 and AD 3
Corequisite: AD 4 and AD 6 (May have been taken previously)
Formerly: AD 15A

This course introduces students to those issues associated with the dignity and worth of individual human beings and the protection of fundamental human rights. Professional ethics, clients' rights, confidentiality, and other relevant material related to the field of addiction will be explored. Topics include discussing situations for setting boundaries, and an overview of current federal legislation pertaining to client confidentiality and release of information.
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