Ethics for Texas LPCs
$29.00
Intermediate
Online
Course Abstract
Ethics for Texas LPCs is a 2-hour online continuing education (CE) course that provides Texas-specific ethical information for renewal of Texas licensed professional counselors (LPCs).
This course is intended to provide two (of the required six) hours of ethics for license renewal of Texas LPCs. Completion of the Jurisprudence exam will count as 1 hour of ethics and is required each renewal.
Content of this course will include relevant excerpts from the Texas Administrative Code Part 30, Chapter 681 and various other rules relating to the licensing and regulation of professional counselors in the State of Texas, along with discussion and interpretive commentary regarding ethics and law. Emphasis is on those issues most important for practicing professional counselors in delivering ethical, legal, and competent professional services while attending to prudent risk management practices.
Course #21-41 | 2020 | 33 pages | 15 posttest questions
Learning Objectives
- Identify titles, definitions, and regulated activities of Texas LPCs
- List the essentials of Texas laws and ethics concerning privacy and confidentiality
- Summarize those actions that constitute sexual misconduct and the related disciplinary actions
- Identify situations in which the disclosure of confidential information is authorized
- Specify the circumstances under which reporting of abuse is mandatory
- List circumstances under which the board or complaints committee may suspend a license on an emergency basis
Course Directions
This online course provides instant access to the course materials (PDF download) and CE test. The course is text-based (reading) and the CE test is open-book (you can print the test to mark your answers on it while reading the course document).
Successful completion of this course involves passing an online test (80% required, 3 chances to take) and we ask that you also complete a brief course evaluation.
About the Author(s)
CE Information
Counseling
Professional Development Resources (PDR) has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5590. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. PDR is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors (#MHC-0135 - Note: New York counselors will receive 2 continuing education credits for completing this self-study course).
Marriage and Family Therapy
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC ACEP #5590); the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB #1046, ACE Program); the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists (#MFT-0100 - Note: New York MFTs will receive 2 continuing education credit(s) for completing this self-study course); the Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists (#114); and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).
Psychology
Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Florida Board of Psychology and the Office of School Psychology and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145).
Customer Testimonials
Course was well laid out, presented and helpful.
The content is for the majority easy to observe, just very thick and dry. It's ethics, so that's not your fault! Thank you for creating this CEU.
Gret presentation of the content. Easy to read, understand, and process.
Easy to engage and complete!
This was a reasonably priced, professionally, well-written course that was helpful both in gaining new knowledge and in reinforcing existing knowledge.
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Conscise, informative, and easy to take!
I loved the way you presented the material to make the subject of ethics clear and digestible. Thanks!
I have been an LPC since 1995. This is the best information that I have received over these important topics since then.
This was a great course. Please create an updated one for 2022!
Thank you for offering this mandatory course in an accessible format.
Simple and easy to use. This course facilitated my requirement for Texas Ethics.
A comprehensive review of current regulations guiding our practice in Texas.
This material will also be a useful practice reference as it brings together multiple relevant source materials and is well-indexed for easy access.
Thank you for making the course materials easily accessible.
Very well presented which is much appreciated considering the complexity of the topic of ethics.
Very Good Refresher and great presentation.
Great work in content and design.
Excellent review!
The course was easy to follow, succinct, and thorough.
I obtained a lot of information that I can refer back to in the future.
Great course and user friendly for finding those extra couple hours of Texas Ethics needed online!
Great training that provides important information and resources critical to my practice pertaining to ethics issues.
I thought that it was nicely laid out and I appreciated the links and written material
I liked being able to take the course at my own pace. It is very relevant to my current position. The section on reporting of a professional that is impaired was new for me. I did not realize that they could be reported to approved peer assistance program.
The training was well presented and helpful.
Very clear and effective material and relevant exam questions.
Thank you for offering this course online and making it easy for busy professionals to complete the requirement needed to keep their licenses active. The course was easy to follow and understand and the comprehensiveness of the course helped to keep the information at the forefront.
This was a great CE course for my Texas ethics requirement. It was laid out in a logical manner and easy to follow.
The website was easy to navigate and the format of the information was easy to follow and understand.
Really enjoyed this format and learning of this course. Will save this website for future CEUs. Thanks!
This was a helpful course to stay updated on TX Ethical code for counselors.
Thanks for being user-friendly!
Good organization. Clear presentations. Appropriate to educational level. Thank you!
Great course. Well organized and very informative.
Thank you. It would be nice if you also sponsored a course that extends beyond standard material covered in the Jurisprudence exam. There are other ethical issues in Texas that apply to LPCs as well, if we look at the activity of the attorney general's commentary. But these issues are of course the most critical and so it's a good review.
I appreciate that we ae able to easily print out the info for later reference.
Good course. Well organized. Major points hit and emphasized.
Good class! Good refresher for ethics!
Well written and easy to understand.
The notes and discussion sections were helpful.
One of the most comprehensive ethics courses I have ever taken! Thank you
Excellent summary of professional counseling ethics.
I appreciate the links for further reading/education.
Thank you for making this course accessible online! It was comprehensive, but did not cover too much material that might be overwhelming. Great balance in reading material.
This was a comprehensive course, thank you!
This course was easy to follow. Thank you!
This training was excellent. I had a refresher in areas I needed to review.
Thank you for offering this. Having the questions ahead of time allowed me to dig a bit deeper in understanding the rules. Had I just read it without the questions, I may not have learned as much.
The material was well laid out and easy to read. I appreciated the easy-made access to parts of the code vital to ethics for counselors. I liked the way the test information was given. I printed it out so I could answer the questions and then go back and check them before taking the test online. Very helpful.
Great course, easy to follow and met requirements.
Effective in keeping LPC's up to date on Texas ethics requirements. Good course.
Perhaps one of the easiest CEU programs to navigate Highly appreciated by those in the Baby Boomer generation.
Very much appreciated how organized and straight forward this course material was!
Excellent content and format.
Loved the refresher on Texas ethics! Material was well organized and the questions were challenging in a good way. I really enjoyed getting to print the test and answer questions as I read - this format works great!
This course was a very interesting and pleasant learning experience.
Very informative and easy to read.
It was easy to access, presented clear information, and was an efficient way to access CE.
The course was clear, concise, and well-organized.
Course was exactly what I needed for a refresh on the Texas Code of Ethics to continue to provide my clients with the professionalism and care they deserve.
A very thorough review of Texas ethical code for LPCs. I will keep for a reference.
I loved the flow of this education source, and really appreciated the explanations and clarifications provided.
Course was a good review and learning tool.
Appreciate the detailed information and current Texas Laws and Codes that all individuals must abide by, and especially LPC's in Texas. Thank you!
Loved having a copy of the test while studying so that I was able to review answers priot to taking the final, online, test.
Great course! Very thorough and was exceptional refresher course for myself, and helped remind me to always go to the Administrative Code when in doubt regarding ethics or to consult with the board or a legal expert when in doubt.
Very well presented which is much appreciated considering the complexity of the topic of ethics. PDR continues to be my "go to" source for needed CEUs because it delivers excellent courses! The Texas Ethics required course is no exception.
Good quality of materials and easy to navigate. Good price for continuing education hours. Thank you!
The course was easy to follow, succinct, and thorough.
This material will also be a useful practice reference as it brings together multiple relevant source materials and is well-indexed for easy access.
This was quick and straight forward. A nice way to meet a needed requirement.
Course material was clearly presented and very insightful.
Great course material. Easy to follow.
Clearly explained, both the course and exam questions. Precise information.
Thank you for making the course materials easily accessible.
Excellent review!
Thank you for offering this specific course. The presentation & details were helpful!
The format of this course was VERY good!
This was a good course.
Great information that offers a good review of LPC laws.
Great review with information that I don't remember hearing before. Thanks.
Great training that provides important information and resources critical to my practice pertaining to ethics issues.
Easy course to navigate and learn.
The information provided in this course was relevant and very helpful in understanding the ethical concerns, provisions, and consequences associated and required by Texas LPC's.
I THOUGHT THE COURSE WAS EXTREMELY WELL ORGANIZED AND VERY THOROUGH. I AM GLAD THIS IS A PART OF OUR RENEWAL PROCESS!!
It was completely thorough and did an excellent job on dealing with material that is both complex and complicated.
Very engaging format.
Really loved the organization and structure of content.
This training was excellent. I had a refresher in areas I needed to review.
Thank you for offering this. Having the questions ahead of time allowed me to dig a bit deeper in understanding the rules. Had I just read it without the questions, I may not have learned as much.
This really was a great course. Effective layout and efficient.
This was a great and meaningful review that is always needed.
The training material was user friendly and easy to navigate.
The material was well laid out and easy to read. I appreciated the easy-made access to parts of the code vital to ethics for counselors. I liked the way the test information was given. I printed it out so I could answer the questions and then go back and check them before taking the test online. Very helpful.
I really enjoyed the accessible, user-friendly format and the wealth of knowledge in one clearly delineated document that I will be able to safeguard and return to in the future. Thank you!
This course was well set up and laid out. Easy to navigate. This course helped to refresh my knowledge.
The reading material was laid out well and easy to read. I appreciate the suggestion to print the test ahead of time, as this was helpful to me!
Love the PDFs so that I could easily search for the information!
This was a great review/update of relevant ethics material, and I appreciated the format.
I miss live trainings, but this material was easy to traverse and relevant to my practice.
A very good CEU regarding ethics. Short and to the point.
This was a great CE course for my Texas ethics requirement. It was laid out in a logical manner and easy to follow. I have no suggestions for changes to the course.
I always enjoy reviewing Texas ethics. This course was clear and concise and very relevant to my profession.
Much information provided in a very structured and precise manner. Easy to follow.
Good course. It is well organized and the major points are hit and emphasized.
Great learning experience! I loved learning at my own pace.
It was helpful for the course content to include discussions of the material.
Great information and easy to read and follow. Ethics and law can be confusing to understand at times and this was pleasant to follow and read.
Well written and easy to follow and comprehend.
Easy to understand and follow.
The ability to print out the test prior to beginning the course helped my learning and retention of facts and my ability to take notes.
Well written, concise, informative.
Course was very easy to navigate and understand.
I thought it was great. Very user friendly and very much informative.
Excellent course presentation and testing.
One of the most comprehensive ethics courses I have ever taken! Thank you.
I found the format user friendly and convenient to access at home or office.
Best course on Texas Ethics that I have ever taken. Thank you for the clear and precise information; very well organized and user friendly.
This course was easy to follow and understand. I learned a great deal from this course regarding the Texas ethic codes and conduct.
Great course and user friendly for finding those extra couple hours of Texas Ethics needed online! It was perfect. Thank you. Please keep offering Texas LPC ethics.
This was a great refresher course on Texas-specific best practices/ethics for counseling. Thanks so much!
Concise. Perfect format for my busy schedule.
Knowledgeable course and user friendly.
Excellent job on this training. This was very easy to digest, as compared to other ethics courses out there. Thank you!
Great format. I loved that I could print the information and work on test while reading the mateials - no stress, just learning.
This has been one of the most informative courses on Texas Ethics I have received in my career. It was an easy read. The test was uncomplicated and easy to understand.
Great training; I'm going to be able to reference this training for a long time. I learned a great deal.
I thoroughly enjoyed the in-depth information provided during this course.
It was great to refresh all the information that this course offers.
I appreciate the brevity of the test, format. Thanks.
Well presented and covered all objectives.
