Substance Abuse CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses Behavioral Technicians CAP/CAC/MCAP

Confidentiality

1 hour

The laws and regulations governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder records were written out of great concern about the potential use of substance use disorder information against individuals, causing individuals with substance use disorders not to seek treatment.

A risk-managed approach to documentation is a best practice to protect both the client and the professional.

This course will explore 42 CFR part 2, HIPAA, and documentation of substance abuse therapy.

This course will award 1 continuing education hour.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Course Objectives

  1. Explain the HIPAA regulations.
  2. Discuss documentation.
  3. Discuss how active listening can add value to communicating with clients.
  4. Discuss the technique of behavioral observation.
  5. Identify federal, state, and local regulations.
  6. Explain how the informed consent and release of information process works.

Board Approvals

National Approvals

Approval for this course applies only to the national boards listed below.

  • The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC
    Bayside Continuing Education and Development Provider Number 81892 is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider for educational credits. NAADAC Provider number 81892 is responsible for all aspects of the programming.
  • The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCC
    Bayside Continuing Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6088. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Bayside Continuing Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

State Approvals

Information

  • Relevance: This course was designed for master's level counselors, therapists, social workers, and substance abuse counselors, that work with clients with substance abuse issues to help them navigate how to make ethical decisions and protect client records to avoid negative consequences from the inappropriate release of records.  
  • 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: 782024
  • Credit Hours: 1
1 hour
This course was designed for master's level counselors, therapists, social workers, and substance abuse counselors, that work with clients with substance abuse issues to help them navigate how to make ethical decisions and protect client records to avoid negative consequences from the inappropriate release of records.  
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