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Ethics & Law In Florida Psychology

Learn more aboute laws, rules, and ethical considerations relevant to the practice of psychology in the state of Florida.

  • Vicki Holder
  • 3 CE Credit Hours
  • nbcc

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About this course

This course provides an overview of the laws, rules, and ethical considerations relevant to the practice of psychology in the state of Florida. This course fulfills the Florida requirement for three (3) continuing education hours on the topic of laws and ethics each biennium.

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Course Details


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    Contact Hours: 3 CE Credit Hours

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    Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals

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    Delivery Type: Online, Home Study Monograph

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    Faculty: Vicki Holder

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    Cost:$17.00

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    Tracking Number:20-908570


Automatically reports to CE Broker in 24 Hours

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, health professionals will be able to:

  •  Identify the rationale for regulating the practice of psychology

  • Identify specific rules and laws regarding the practice of psychology in Florida.

  •  Apply the legal guidelines outlined in this course to scenarios that might be encountered within daily practice.

  •  Identify general ethical principles guiding the practice of psychology.

  • Recall key provisions of the APA Code of Ethics.

  • Identify and anticipate common ethical dilemmas in the practice of psychology and apply strategies for ethical decision making.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Outline

    • PDF Course Download Link

    • Course Description

    • Learning Objectives

    • Course Outline

  • 2

    Course Outline

    • Introduction

    • Chapter 456 Florida Statutes: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions

    • Chapter 490 Florida Statutes Psychological Services

    • Florida Administrative Code & Florida Administrative Register Chapter 64B19-Board of Psychology

    • Chapter 90-503 Florida Statutes Psychotherapist-patient Privilege

    • Chapter 394 Florida Statutes Florida Mental Health Act (aka The Baker Act)

    • Chapter 415 Florida Statutes Adult Protective Services

    • Chapter 39 Florida Statutes Proceedings Related to Children

    • Conclusion

    • Part I : Quiz

  • 3

    Course Outline

    • Introduction and Applicability

    • General Principles

    • Overview of APA Code of Ethics

    • What Makes an Unethical Mental Health Professional?

    • A Roadmap for Ethical Decision-Making

    • Conclusion

    • Part II: Quiz

    • Resources

    • Program Evaluation

Course Specific Approvals and Disclosures

HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Psychology as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.


This program is not available for NBCC credit. 


This program is not available for APA credit. 


The presenter and all members of the planning team have disclosed that they have no relevant financial commercial relationships to products or devices related to the content of this educational activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medication have been used. Courses include expert peer reviews of the content where applicable.

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Course Details


  • time

    Contact Hours: 3 CE Credit Hours

  • target

    Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals

  • time

    Delivery Type: Online, Home Study Monograph

  • time

    Faculty: Vicki Holder

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    Cost:$17.00

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    Tracking Number:20-908570


Automatically reports to CE Broker in 24 Hours

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