HUSR 135 - Law and Ethics in Human Services

    Recent Professors
    tcota@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of HUSR 135
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course covers topics that include the applicable laws and ethics relating to case manager/client professional relationships in inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. Laws relating to confidentiality, patient rights, assessments, sharing of personal information, mandatory reporting, and crisis intervention requirements are presented. Dealing with issues such as duty to warn, evaluating a person's potential for suicide, child and elder abuse, and when individuals pose a serious potential of harm to others are also addressed. This is a core course for drug studies majors who are pursuing a certificate or degree.
    Usually Held
    Wed 3:00pm–6:10pm