Professional Ethics for New York State Psychologists is a new 3-hour online continuing education (CE) course that meets the ethics, law, and boundaries requirement for license renewal of New York psychologists.
The purpose of this course is to ensure that New York State licensed psychologists are fully aware of the ethical and legal privileges and constraints under which they are licensed to practice in the State of New York. It provides the opportunity for a comprehensive reading of the APA Code of Ethics and the four sets of laws, rules, and regulations governing the practice of psychology in New York. Completing this course will fulfill the New York State Education Law requirement that each licensed psychologist completes a minimum of 3 hours of coursework in professional ethics, including the laws, rules, and regulations for practice in New York State in any 36-month period. *This course satisfies the ethics, law, and boundaries requirement for triennial re-licensure of New York State psychologists.
Topics discussed include definitions of boundaries; resolving conflicts between ethics and the law; professional competence; boundary crossings vs. boundary violations; multiple relationships; sexual misconduct; privacy and confidentiality in the age of HIPAA; ethics issues with dangerous clients; ethical boundaries in use of social media; ethical practice in teletherapy; fees and financial relationships; use of assessments; and unprofessional conduct.
New York State licensed psychologists are responsible for complying with New York State laws, rules, and regulations.
CE Credit: 3 Hours
Target Audience: New York Psychologists
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Course Directions
This 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 materials). Successful completion of this course involves passing an online test (80% required, three chances to take) and we ask that you also complete a brief course evaluation. Contact us with any questions – we are here to help!
New York Psychologists
CE Required
36 hours every 3 years, including 3 hours in ethics, laws, and boundaries
Online CE Allowed
12 hours (self-study) if NY State Education Department-sponsored (PDR’s approved provider number is PSY-0145)
License Expiration
Three-year registration period
Course Approval
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 (50-1635); the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of self-study continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145); and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 – completions are reported next business day, currently reporting for 50+ boards).
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