Understanding Federal Confidentiality Legislation: Protecting the Privacy of Patients Receiving Services for Problems with Substance Abuse and Alcohol Misuse: A discussion on C.F.R. 42, Part Two
Explore federal confidentiality regulations in substance abuse.
This is a valuable discussion of the federal confidentiality protections afforded to individuals receiving alcohol and drug abuse intervention, prevention, and treatment services. All practitioners need to thoroughly understand the do's and don'ts of these regulations.
Developed by: Karen Albig Smith, LMFT, LCAS, MAC, CAP, SAP, SAE
Revised January 2024
Description: This is an important discussion on specific federal regulation governing disclosures of confidential information concerning persons receiving substance abuse services, including adults, adolescents, and criminal justice clients. The course covers 42 C.F.R., section 290, Part 2, which sets forth the purpose, scope, rules, and exceptions of protecting the confidentiality of patient identifying information for patients receiving services for substance abuse and alcohol misuse. Participants will learn the definition of patient identifying information, the practitioners, and programs for which the law applies, specific exceptions and applicable conditions, the relationship of Federal regulation to state law, and much, much more. This course is a very important for all counseling professionals especially licensed practitioners regardless of specialty or type of practice.
CE Credits: 4 (NBCC Hours - 4)
CE Broker#: 20-193036
Methods: Pre-test, study guide, posttest and evaluation, internet sources via URLs, Q&A by email.
Content Area: Documentation/ treatment planning, Professional orientation/ readiness, Confidentiality, Risk management, Ethics.
Purpose: This course will equip practitioners to follow 42 C.F.R. regarding confidentiality provisions for substance abuse clients.
Target Audience: Social workers, marriage and family therapists, licensed professional counselors, mental health counselors, nurses, employee assistance professionals, addiction professionals, behavioral health technicians, and other allied professionals.
Online Course
- CE Broker#:
- 20-193036
- CE Credits:
- 4 (NBCC Hours - 4)
- Price:
- $40.00