Ethics, Boundaries and Dual Relationships. Professional Issues for Addiction Professionals (3 hours)
- Credit Hours: 3 Hours
- Author: Diane Sherman
- Price: $39.00
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Describe the key principles of the NAADAC Code of Ethics, including non-malfeasance, beneficence, client autonomy, justice, and fidelity.
• Identify common ethical dilemmas faced by addiction professionals, including dual relationships and boundary violations.
• Explain why ethical decision-making varies among professionals and analyze how personal values influence professional ethical choices.
• Apply the NAADAC Code of Ethics to evaluate and respond to challenging situations involving impaired colleagues and boundary crossings.
• Describe the role of non-clinical staff in maintaining ethical standards within substance abuse treatment settings.
• Outline the process for filing an ethics complaint and explain when reporting ethical violations is required.
Package Contents
Course Update
About the Instructor
Diane Sherman
Diane Sherman is an organizational consultant and national trainer. She has worked in the substance abuse profession since 1975. In her consulting services, she has three specific areas of focus: coaching, consultation and continuing education. Dr. Sherman provides Executive Coaching for those persons seeking to maximize their leadership potential. She is a CARF surveyor and consultant for agencies seeking or maintaining national accreditation. Presently, she is responsible for monitoring substance abuse services for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. Dr. Sherman also conducts continuing education opportunities with Brown University through the Northeast Addiction Transfer and Technology Center. Over her professional tenure, Diane has trained nationally for NAADAC, National Association of Drug Court Professionals, CARF, Southeast School of Addiction Studies, South Carolina Behavioral Health Services Association, Tennessee Advanced School on Addiction, and locally for Georgia Department of Human Resources, Georgia Council on Substance Abuse, and Georgia Addiction Counselors Association.
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CEU Matrix is approved by the following national and state accreditation boards:
CEU Matrix is approved with the following state boards:
Arkansas (ASACB), California (CCAPP #OS-07-394-0222), California (CADTP #250), Connecticut (#0115-5202), Delaware (DCB #37), Florida (FCB #5141-A), Georgia (ADACBGA #2026-4-003), Illinois (IAODAPCA #19345), Kentucky, Louisiana (LA ADRA #E026), Michigan (MCBAP), Missouri (Missouri CB #183), New Mexico (NMCBBHP #2046), North Carolina (NCSAPPB), Ohio (OCDP #50-19236), Oklahoma (OBLADS #20260153), Texas (TCB #1758-07)
