The course is fashioned to provide the therapist with an understanding of principles and concepts of ethical standards for professional conduct and behavior. It incorporates national and state certification board ethical code principles that are universally recognized as relevant. Through the use of case vignettes, therapists are challenged to understand critical issues of dual relationships, boundary concerns and confidentiality issues. This course is presented in programmed-learning modules addressing ethical standards in behavioral healthcare settings for certified or licensed counseling professionals, including both inpatient and outpatient settings. Pragmatic relationships between the ethical standards and potential real-life situations will accentuate the training and solidify understanding of the rules of conduct. Participants will be trained to conduct both a personal and agency-based ethics audit. Objectives: Upon completion of the training participants will be able to:

Thomas E. Broffman, PhD, LICSW, LCDP, LCDS, CEAP is an assistant professor at Eastern CT State University, BSW Program. He has a BSW and a MSW from the University of Pittsburgh and a Ph.D. from Boston College, Graduate School of Social Work. He is the Dual Diagnosis Coordinator at the RI Dept. of Mental Health & Retardation, Eleanor Slater Hospital in Cranston, RI. He is a regionally known trainer and consultant. He has over 30 years of experience in employee assistance programs, mental health, addictions, problem gambling and co-occurring disorders. He has been a Motivational Interviewing practitioner, proponent & trainer for over 12 years. He was recently awarded the Social Worker of the Year in Addictions by the RI Chapter of NASW.

Lunch will be provided.