How do I stay up-to-date on the legal requirements for counselors and marriage and family therapists?
A. As a new graduate or as a seasoned practitioner you should be very familiar with the Laws, Rules and Codes of Ethics. They guide and regulate your work. I didnt know is never an acceptable defense if you are charged with violating the laws, rules, or ethics. The responsibility for being informed applies to your efforts to complete the licensure process, your renewal of the license, and your on-going practice. In addition to requiring an ethics class as part of your courses prior to licensure, Idaho Laws and Rules require you to take an additional three contact hours of ethics each year. However, you should be aware that your annual ethics class can not be considered inclusive of everything that you must be knowledgeable of to practice ethically. You should periodically review the laws and rules, and the ethical codes. Laws and rules may change every year with the review of the Idaho Legislature. It is a good idea to check the IBOL website to determine if new regulations are being co
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