6-Hour Ethics & Professional Practice for Mental Health Providers

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Course Description

This 6-hour ethics course provides mental health professionals with practical, evidence-based knowledge to navigate ethical issues in clinical practice. The curriculum covers informed consent, documentation, boundaries, confidentiality, cultural competence, telehealth ethics, and professional conduct. Designed to meet the 6-hour ethics CE requirement for multiple U.S. states.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  1. Identify and apply major ethical principles across behavioral health professions.

  2. Implement documentation, record-keeping, and informed consent practices.

  3. Maintain healthy boundaries and avoid dual relationships.

  4. Apply confidentiality laws and mandated reporting requirements.

  5. Demonstrate cultural humility and ethical multicultural competence.

  6. Follow ethical standards for telehealth, digital communication, and billing.

Course Modules (6 hours total)

Each module = 1 hour, 4 lessons, quiz + “Reflect Your Questions” assignment.

  1. Module 1: Foundations of Professional Ethics

  2. Module 2: Informed Consent & Documentation

  3. Module 3: Boundaries & Dual Relationships

  4. Module 4: Confidentiality & Mandated Reporting

  5. Module 5: Cultural Competence in Ethical Practice

  6. Module 6: Telehealth Ethics & Professional Conduct

Evaluation Method

  • 10 quiz questions per module (60 total)

  • Passing score: 70%

Completion Requirements

  • Complete all modules

  • Submit all assignments

  • Pass final quizzes

  • CE certificate issued upon completion

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand core ethical principles and how to apply them in real clinical situations.
  • Strengthen decision-making skills when navigating legal, ethical, and professional challenges.
  • Master informed consent, documentation, and HIPAA-compliant record-keeping practices.
  • Identify and maintain healthy professional boundaries, avoiding dual relationships and ethical pitfalls.
  • Recognize and respond appropriately to confidentiality issues in individual, couples, and family therapy.
  • Learn mandated reporting laws for child, elder, and vulnerable adult abuse.
  • Conduct thorough suicide/homicide risk assessments and follow duty-to-warn/protect protocols.
  • Deliver safe, ethical telehealth services, including cross-state considerations and emergency procedures.
  • Communicate professionally using technology (email, texting, online platforms) while maintaining confidentiality and boundaries.
  • Avoid billing errors, fraud, and compliance issues by using proper codes and documentation.
  • Recognize signs of burnout and impairment, and understand how to maintain professional competence.
  • Provide culturally responsive care with cultural humility, anti-racist practices, and inclusive approaches.

Course Content

Course Description
This 6-hour ethics course provides mental health professionals with practical, evidence-based knowledge to navigate ethical issues in clinical practice. The curriculum covers informed consent, documentation, boundaries, confidentiality, cultural competence, telehealth ethics, and professional conduct. Designed to meet the 6-hour ethics CE requirement for multiple U.S. states. Learning Objectives Participants will be able to: Identify and apply major ethical principles across behavioral health professions. Implement documentation, record-keeping, and informed consent practices. Maintain healthy boundaries and avoid dual relationships. Apply confidentiality laws and mandated reporting requirements. Demonstrate cultural humility and ethical multicultural competence. Follow ethical standards for telehealth, digital communication, and billing. Course Modules (6 hours total) Each module = 1 hour, 4 lessons, quiz + “Reflect Your Questions” assignment. Module 1: Foundations of Professional Ethics Module 2: Informed Consent & Documentation Module 3: Boundaries & Dual Relationships Module 4: Confidentiality & Mandated Reporting Module 5: Cultural Competence in Ethical Practice Module 6: Telehealth Ethics & Professional Conduct Evaluation Method 10 quiz questions per module (60 total) Passing score: 70% Completion Requirements Complete all modules Submit all assignments Pass final quizzes CE certificate issued upon completion

  • Overview of the Course

MODULE 1 — Foundations of Professional Ethics (1 Hour)
The modules and lessons you have already built align with universal ethical standards required by the majority of U.S. behavioral health licensing boards, including: LPC / LPCC Boards LMFT Boards Clinical Social Work Boards Professional Counselor Boards Mental Health Counselor Boards Marriage & Family Therapy Boards Psychology Boards These boards—regardless of the state—consistently require mental health professionals to complete ethics CE based on: ethical codes professional responsibility confidentiality & HIPAA boundaries informed consent record keeping risk management cultural competence competence & self-regulation telehealth ethics mandated reporting Your course covers each of these areas in depth. 📌 States With 6-Hour Ethics Requirements → Fully Covered These include but are not limited to: Texas (6 hours ethics required) Idaho (6 hours ethics required) Washington California (6 hours Law & Ethics for BBS) Oregon Nevada Colorado Minnesota Connecticut Arizona Hawaii New Mexico Your modules match and exceed the expectations of these states for license renewal.

MODULE 2 — Informed Consent, Documentation & Record Keeping (1 Hour)

MODULE 3 — Boundaries, Ethics, and Dual Relationships

MODULE 4 — Confidentiality, Mandated Reporting & Safety

MODULE 5 — Cultural Competence, Diversity & Ethical Practice

MODULE 6 — Telehealth Ethics, Technology & Professional Conduct

FINAL EXAM — 15 QUESTIONS

Congratulations on successfully completing the 6-Hour Ethics and Professional Practice Training!

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