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Florida Laws and Rules Pertaining to the Mental Health Field Update-3 Hours
This course provides an advanced review of Florida legal and ethical standards governing clinical counseling and psychotherapy practice. Participants will examine the Florida Evidence Code Chapter 90.503 related to psychotherapist-patient privilege, as well as Florida Statutes Chapter 456 and Chapter 491, including Rule 64B4, as they apply to professional regulation, licensure, and scope of practice. Additional content addresses client confidentiality, informed consent, client rights, and the ethical implications of service delivery. Emphasis is also placed on the integration of technology in psychotherapy, including privacy safeguards, secure communication practices, and protection of sensitive health information.
Course Objectives
- Explain the specifics of the Florida Evidence Code Chapter 90.503 regarding Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege.
- Explain F.S. 2000, Chapter 456, as it pertains to Professional Regulations in
- Florida.
- Explain F.S. 2000, Chapter 491, and Rule 64-B4 as they pertain to Florida law and the licensing board’s rules for Clinical Counseling and Psychotherapy Services.
- Discuss client confidentiality, informed consent, and client rights and
- their impact on services provided.
- Discuss the impact of technology on psychotherapy and how to keep information safe.
Board Approvals
State Approvals
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Florida Board of CSW, MFT, MHCFlorida Board of CSW, MFT, MHC Provider Number 726
Information
- Relevance: This course is specifically designed for master's level counselors in Florida seeking continuing education in Florida laws, ethics, and regulatory standards for clinical counseling and psychotherapy services. It is required for license renewal every third biennium.
- Content Level: Intermediate
- Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
- System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
- Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
- CEBroker Course ID: 1003318
- Credit Hours: 3
- Last Updated: April 22, 2026