In any human service field, it is important to practice ethical behavior. Though prevention specialists are not working in a clinical setting, ethics are still a crucial part of effective and quality prevention services. Join us as we explore Ohio’s Code of Ethics for Certified Prevention and its applications to our day-to-day work.
This training is divided into two parts to meet the needs of Ohio Certified Prevention Specialists, and those seeking certification.
OCPS & OCPS applicants for initial certification
· Part 1 and Part 2 must be taken together for the full 6-hour initial certification requirement
OCPSA applicants for initial certification
· Part 1 may be taken alone for the 3-hour initial certification requirement
Renewals for OCPSA, OCPS & OCPC
· Part 2 may be taken alone for the recertification requirements
This training can be used for Social Work ethics credit hours. However, please note that it is specific to the Ohio Code of Ethics for Prevention Professionals which is a non-therapeutic credential.
Part 1: 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (check-in at 8:45 a.m.)
Topics include:
· Scope of prevention:
· Relationship of prevention to the continuum of care
· Prevention targets: Universal, Selected, Indicated populations
· Six service categories
· Professional vs. unprofessional behavior
· Overview of the Code of Ethics
· Special topic: Scope of practices issues
· Guiding Principles for those Dually Credentialed
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the definition, targets and scope of prevention in relation to the continuum of care.
2. Participants will explore what governs their behavior, including laws, code of ethics, employer rules, rules per service setting, etc.
3. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the Code of Ethics for prevention professionals.
4. Participants will understand the importance of not practicing outside the prevention scope of practice and how to handle situations if they are dually credentialed.
Lunch Break: 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. (Participants can bring their own lunch or order delivery. Note: Several restaurants are within walking distance.)
Part 2: 1:15 - 4:30 p.m. (check-in at 1:00 p.m.)
Topics include:
· Confidentiality and Prevention
· Copyright laws
· Case Studies
· Procedure for Processing Ethical Complaints
· Developing Personal Guidelines for Professional Conduct
· Relating the code to prevention domains
· Relating the code to your job
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will understand when confidentiality laws apply to prevention practice.
2. Participants will understand the basic parameters that govern utilizing copyrighted materials.
3. Participants will be able to apply the Code of Ethics to various case study scenarios.
4. Participants will understand the procedures of the OCDPB in regards to ethics complaints and violations.
Those looking for 6 hours of Prevention Ethics must attend both the AM and PM (Part I & Part II) sessions. Those in need of 3 hours should plan to attend the AM session (Part I).
Three (3) of Prevention CEUs have been approved for Part I and Part II sessions. Those individuals that attend both sessions will receive six (6) Prevention CEUs.
Registration deadline is Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
Same day registrations cannot be accommodated.