Florida psychologists looking to meet their requirement should take the course titled: Florida Statutes and Rules Affecting the Practice of Psychology.
Course Summary
Practice Level: Advanced
This course meets the requirements of a Florida Laws and Rules course for Florida social workers, marriage and family therapists, and counselors. (Florida Psychologists see note above). This learning material presents the specific laws and rules pertinent to Florida clinicians, covering such topics as ethical issues, renewal requirements, dual relationships, confidentiality, informed consent, and other practice standards.
Course Format
This course contains downloadable online lessons (PDF) and a practice test. When you’re ready, purchase the course by clicking the “Add To Cart” or “Enroll” button. This will let you take the test, complete the course evaluation and receive your certificate for CE credits.
Learning Objectives
- Explain Florida rules and laws regarding practice procedures, including the areas of medical records, telehealth, and practice termination.
- Describe ethical requirements established in Florida rules and laws, including confidentiality, informed consent, and scope of practice.
- Identify continuing education and renewal requirements established in Florida rules and laws.
Course Syllabus
- Introduction
- Florida Statutes
- Chapter 456: Health Professions and Occupations: General Provisions
- Chapter 491: Clinical, Counseling, and Psychotherapy Services
- Florida Administrative Codes
- Rules: Chapter 64B4: Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy & Mental Health Counseling
Author
William A. Cook, PhD
William A. Cook, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist who worked for 15 years in private practice in Montana before leaving his practice to work full time as theDirector of CE4Less. He earned his doctorate degree from Texas A&M University, and focused much of his psychology practice in the area of child and family counseling, as well as psychological testing.
Accreditation Approval Statements
This course is not accepted in New York.
CE4Less.com, provider #1115, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 8/8/24-8/8/27.
Social workers completing this course receive 3 general continuing education credits.
This course has been approved by CE4Less.com, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #91345, CE4Less.com is responsible for all aspects of the programing.
CE4Less.com has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6991. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CE4Less.com is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
We are committed to providing our learners with unbiased information. CE4Less never accepts commercial support and our authors have no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to the material.
