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Ethics and Florida Psychology Law
Ethics and Florida Psychology Law is a three-hour continuing education course designed to provide Florida-licensed psychologists with a clear, practical understanding of the ethical and legal framework governing professional practice in the state. The course reviews core ethical principles and standards as they intersect with Florida law, with focused instruction on Chapter 456, Florida Statutes (Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions) and Chapter 490, Florida Statutes (Psychology). Participants will examine licensure requirements, scope of practice, confidentiality and privilege, informed consent, recordkeeping, professional boundaries, and disciplinary processes. The course also addresses applicable Florida Administrative Codes, including Rule Chapter 64B19 and relevant provisions of Rule Chapter 64B, emphasizing compliance expectations, common violations, and risk-management strategies. Through applied examples and real-world scenarios, learners will strengthen their ability to make ethically sound, legally compliant decisions in Florida psychology practice.
This course will award 3 continuing education hours.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
- Identify the ethical principles and professional standards governing the practice of psychology in Florida.
- Interpret key requirements of Chapter 456 and Chapter 490, Florida Statutes, as they apply to licensed psychologists.
- Apply Florida Administrative Code rules, including 64B19 and 64B, to common clinical, supervisory, and administrative scenarios.
- Recognize conduct that may result in disciplinary action and implement strategies to reduce legal and ethical risk.
- Integrate ethical decision-making models with Florida legal requirements to support compliant and professional psychology practice.
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American Psychological Association (APA)BaysideCEU is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. BaysideCEU maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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- Relevance: This course is directly relevant to the professional practice of psychology in Florida and is designed to support ethical decision-making, legal compliance, and risk management among licensed psychologists. It addresses the statutory and administrative requirements that govern psychological practice in Florida, making it particularly applicable to clinicians practicing in clinical, supervisory, administrative, or telepsychology settings. The target audience includes Florida-licensed psychologists seeking to meet ethics and Florida laws continuing education requirements, as well as psychologists involved in supervision, leadership, or practice management who must remain current with evolving legal and regulatory standards.
- 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.
- Credit Hours: 3
