Ethics in Addiction Counseling Practice
This foundational course establishes a robust ethical compass for entry-level counselors. It covers core legal obligations, client privacy, and the impact of personal values on the therapeutic relationship.
£150
Certified Ethical Counselor
- Pass mark 70%
- Certificate on completion
- Verifiable public certificate ID
- English · available globally
Ethics in Addiction Counseling Practice: the short answers
- What is Ethics in Addiction Counseling Practice?
- This foundational course establishes a robust ethical compass for entry-level counselors. It covers core legal obligations, client privacy, and the impact of personal values on the therapeutic relationship.
- Who is Ethics in Addiction Counseling Practice for?
- It is pitched at Foundation level for Counselors working in drugs and alcohol, and is studied online from any country.
- How long does Ethics in Addiction Counseling Practice take?
- Around 10 hours of study, plus the assessed assignments and one applied project.
- How is the certification assessed?
- Every assignment and the final project are assessed automatically against the published criteria. The pass mark is 70%, and an item that does not pass can be resubmitted.
- What do I receive when I pass?
- Certified Ethical Counselor, issued as a certificate with a unique ID that employers can check in the public certificate register.
- How much does it cost?
- £150 once, with no subscription.
What you will be able to do
- Interpret professional ethical codes
- Maintain strict client confidentiality protocols
- Recognize and manage personal value conflicts
- Navigate dual relationship dilemmas
Written by James O'Connell, Lead Counselor. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified Ethical Counselor, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.
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