PRESENTER:

John C. Simoneaux, Ph.D.

OBJECTIVES:

Describe challenges to maintaining confidentiality that have come about due to social media and other forms of electronic media.

Discuss confidentiality concerns relative to new legal mandates such as legal precedents, lawsuits, professional board complaints, etc.

Design and discuss a protocol for informing clients about the limits of confidentiality in the present cultural/legal environment.

Plan ways to ensure the maintenance of confidentiality in spite of present challenges

AGENDA:

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.  –  Registration

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

List and discuss new challenges to confidentiality, especially stemming from social media, electronic communications, and emerging technologies

The impact of HIPAA, legal rulings, etc., on our ability to maintain confidentiality

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – Break

10:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.

What promises can be made about confidentiality – how can you reassure your clients while telling the truth

Ways to maximize the chance that confidentiality promises will be honored.

11:45 a.m. – Adjournment

CE APPROVALS:

Psychologists – Professional Training Resources, Inc.  is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for Psychologists.  Professional Training Resources, Inc. maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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Social Workers – This program has been approved for 3 ethics continuing education contact hours by the National Association of Social Workers, Louisiana Chapter, and may be applied toward the continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.

Substance Abuse Counselors  – approved by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority for 3 clock hours.

NASP – Professional Training Resources is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists to offer continuing education for school psychologists.  Professional Training Resources maintains responsibility for the program.

Other Professions – may seek apply for education credits through their respective boards.  Everyone in attendance will receive a certificate of attendance for 3 clock hours.