Ethics in Drug and Alcohol Counseling. CCAPP Section 3 questions with correct answers

What are Ethics Answer The discipline of dealing with what is good and bad with moral duty and obligations- ethics are the principles of conduct governing an individual or group Name the three perspectives of ethical considerations Answer 1. Moral/professional judgments 2. Legal or regulatory 3. Ethical implications What is a moral judgment Answer The individual counselor's own value system. "Do I feel comfortable doing ___________ ? " Name 3 Legal or regulatory considerations for counselors Answer - Qualified to provide service, scope of practice -Be aware of state licensure and certification laws - Must refer if not qualified or unethical Define Ethical implication Answer Principles set forth by the ethical standards governing a particular profession