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Legal and Professional Responsibility CRSS
This comprehensive course is designed for recovery professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills in a variety of critical areas. It covers essential topics such as ethics in recovery practice, legal issues specific to the field, and thorough training on HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 for confidentiality and privacy in substance use disorder treatment. The curriculum also includes modules on self-care strategies to maintain professional well-being and cultural competence to enhance the effectiveness of services provided to diverse populations. Additionally, the course offers practical training in the administration of Narcan, preparing participants to respond effectively to opioid overdose situations. This well-rounded program aims to equip recovery professionals with the tools needed to provide ethical, legal, and culturally sensitive care while ensuring their own health and resilience in the demanding recovery services field.
This course is approved by the Florida Certification Board for those seeking a Certified Recovery Support Specialist credential. It meets the 22-hour requirement for the Legal and Professional Responsibility Domain.
This course will award 22 continuing education hours.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
Understand and Apply Ethical Principles: Equip participants with the knowledge to identify, analyze, and apply ethical principles in their practice, ensuring that they uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and client respect.
Navigate Legal and Regulatory Frameworks: Provide a thorough understanding of the legal issues relevant to substance abuse recovery, including federal and state regulations such as HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, to ensure compliance and protect client confidentiality.
Master Narcan Administration: Train participants in the correct techniques for administering Narcan (naloxone), including recognizing signs of opioid overdose, proper dosing, and follow-up procedures, to prepare them for emergency response situations.
Develop Cultural Competence: Enhance participants’ abilities to effectively interact with diverse client populations, recognizing and respecting cultural differences that may impact treatment and recovery processes.
Promote Self-Care Practices: Encourage recovery professionals to integrate self-care into their routines, emphasizing the importance of personal well-being in maintaining professional effectiveness and preventing burnout.
Information
- 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 [email protected].
- CEBroker Course ID: NA
- Credit Hours: 22
