HMSV 1110 Ethics for Helping Professions
This course provides an introduction to the study of applied professional ethics. Issues concerning due process, least restrictive environment, right to treatment, dual relationships, client advocacy, value clarification and professional responsibility are discussed. Case studies will be analyzed with professional standards applied. (3 lect.)
Major Topics
- Ethical Principles
- Ethical Standards of Human Service Professionals
- Ethical Decision Making Model
- Personal Values
- Confidentiality
- Informed Consent
- Dual Relationships
- Clients Rights
- Self Disclosure
- Agency Policies
- Legal Issues
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Express an understanding that value clarification is a lifelong process.
2. Recognize ethical dilemmas in both professional and nonprofessional situations.
3. Utilize a variety of ethical decision-making models
4. Apply a specific code of ethics to selected case situations.
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