Law & Ethics

David Jensen, J.D.

David Jensen has been Staff Attorney with CAMFT since April 2002. David graduated from Brigham Young University and the Thomas Jefferson School of Law. He regularly consults with members regarding legal and ethical dilemmas. This is a lecture format course that will satisfy the BBS’s ongoing requirement of 6 CEU’s in law and ethics.

Objectives:

Explore what the law says regarding a therapist’s obligation to be a competent practitioner

The importance of properly assessing and diagnosing your patients

The right to privacy, including the subjects of confidentiality and privilege

Patients dangerous to themselves, to others and dual relationships