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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Description

The key to minimizing risk is through risk education. Counselor malpractice data can be used to inform and address areas of clinical improvement as well as improve quality of care and client safety. The presentation will give insights into the most frequent and financially severe claims against counselors. This session will also include claim scenarios and risk recommendations to help create a safe environment for counselors and their clients.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Learn the leading allegations made against counselors in malpractice lawsuits.
  2. Define the costs to defend counselors in malpractice lawsuits.
  3. Identify risk control strategies counselors can incorporate into their practice to protect the well being of clients and minimize liability risk.
Price: $12.95

Credits:

  • NBCC 1.0 CH
  • NAADAC 1.0 CH

Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc./Lippincott Continuing Professional Development has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6855. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc./Lippincott Continuing Professional Development is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

This course has been approved by Lippincott Professional Development, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #110696, Lippincott Professional Development is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

Planner
Professions: Addiction Counselor, Mental Health Counselor
Test Code: HPSOWEB0225MHC-AC
Published: February 2025
Expires: 10/31/2026
Collections: Counselor - Focus on Malpractice Prevention
Required Passing Score: 8/10 (80%)
Authors: Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM; Lynn Linde, EdD, ACA Fellow
Categories: Ethical , Ethics , Focus on Malpractice Prevention , Legal , Legal/Ethical , Professional Issues , Professional Liability
Specialties: Counseling/Therapy, Risk Management
Topics: Ethics , Professional Boundaries , Professional Issues