ADS R124 - Ethics and Confidentiality for Alcohol/Drug Studies

    Recent Professors
    Lois Zsarnay, David Mathews, John Likens
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    30–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ADS R124
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course will introduce potential alcohol/drug counselors to the principles in the Code of Ethical Standards for Alcohol/Drug Educators and the steps involved in making ethical decisions. The course will also cover client rights, counselor responsibilities, confidentiality, managing boundaries, conflicting values, sexual harassment, relevant laws and other ethical issues. The importance of cultural competence in counseling diverse populations, including people with disabilities, will be a key component of this course.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:15pm, Tue Thu 2:30pm–3:45pm, Tue Thu 4:00pm–5:15pm, Wed 4:00pm–6:50pm