Lecture on Ethics, Boundaries, and Confidentiality

Introduction

• Speaker: Christina Padilla, Chief Academic Officer, CCAP Academy
• Presenter: Craig Corey, Membership Manager at CCAP, Instructor
• Focus: Orientation course on ethics, boundaries, and confidentiality.
• Interaction: Use chat for greetings and polls.

About Craig Corey

• Membership Manager and instructor at CCAP.
• Experienced in ethics training for a wide range of professionals.
• Personal background in recovery since October 25, 2000.
• Former career as a roadie/stagehand, transitioned to a certified addiction counselor.

Importance of Becoming a Drug and Alcohol Counselor

• Usually motivated by personal or family experiences.
• Registration as a Registered Alcohol and Drug Trainee (RADT) is crucial.
• Initial requirement includes a 9-hour orientation course.

CCAP and Its Structure

• CCAP: Combination of former agencies CARR and CADAP.
• Departments: Education, Membership, Credentialing.
• Education: Offers Academy courses and multicultural conferences.
• Credentialing: Certification and continuing education requirements.
• Membership: Individual memberships, community representation.

Regulations and Standards

• Department of Health Care Services oversees certification.
• Historical lack of standardization addressed since 2005.
• Formation of a uniform code of conduct by CALCO in 2012.

Uniform Code of Conduct

• Based on Health and Safety Code, and California Code of Regulations (Title IX).
• Registrants must adhere to professional standards.
• Focus on honesty, boundaries, and compliance with laws regarding confidentiality and record-keeping.

Misconduct and Ethics Complaints

• Complaint process involves CCAP and Department of Health Care Services.
• Ethics Committee and investigators handle complaints.
• 90-day period for investigation and resolution.
• Reciprocal notification between CCAP and Department of Health Care Services.

Sanctions and Disciplinary Guidelines

• Sanctions based on a formal structure of offenses and penalties.
• First and second offenses have structured penalties.
• Serious offenses can lead to certification revocation.

Course Logistics

• Duration: Two-day course totaling nine hours.
• Includes breaks and interactive sessions.
• Encouragement for attendees to stay engaged throughout.

Conclusion

• Emphasis on the importance of ethics, boundaries, and confidentiality in the counseling profession.
• Recognition of the increasing demand for counselors post-COVID-19.

Note

• Additional resources and handouts provided during the course.
• Interactive elements like polls and chat to enhance learning.