Course Description

The Tennessee LPC/MHSP Ethics, Laws, and General Rules online course is designed to give professional counselors an overview of the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics (ACA), the Tennessee Code Annotated, and the General Rules Governing Professional Counselors in Tennessee. Clinicians receive 90 day access to the course when purchased. 

• Continuing Education 

• Video Format

• Downloadable Resources

Meet Your Instructors

Dr. Terry Casey, PhD., Licensed Psychologist, HSP

Co-Presenter

Dr. Terry Casey

DR. TERRY CASEY teaches continuing education ethics workshops in counseling and mental health across the country. For the past 12 years he has also taught Ethics & Professional Issues in Counseling in Lipscomb University's CACREP-accredited M.S. program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Dr. Casey also maintains a private practice in the Nashville, TN area. His full professional bio is available at Renaissance Counseling & Psychological Specialists, PLLC.

Carla Archuletta, LPC/MHSP

Co-Presenter

Carla Archuletta

CARLA ARCHULETTA, LPC/MHSP, NCC, CCTP, CGRS received her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University. She enjoys assisting post-masters clinicians and clinicians moving to Tennessee from out-of-state navigate the licensure process and build their practices.

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Review of the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics with Confidence.

  • Learn the Importance of Ethical Decision Making using the ACA Code of Ethics.

  • Gain an Understanding of the Importance of the ACA Code of Ethics and How it Applies to Clinical Practice.

  • Gain an Overview of the Tennessee Code Annotated

  • Review the 2019 Tennessee General Rules & Laws with Increased Knowledge and Understanding as it Applies to Clinical Practice.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the Tennessee LPC/MHSP Ethics, Laws, and General Rules Governing Professional Counselors

    • Welcome

    • How to Navigate Course Player

  • 2

    IMPORTANT Update/Addendum to Course

    • April 2020 Update to August 2019 TN Rules & Laws

  • 3

    Website Links & Downloadable Resources

    • Website Links: Board for Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Marital and Family Therapists and Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapists

    • ACA Code of Ethics

    • Tennessee General Rules Governing Professional Counselors - 2019

    • Tennessee General Rules Governing Professional Counselors - 2020

    • License Renewal Application

    • License Renewal Cycle Example

  • 4

    ACA Code of Ethics

    • ACA Code of Ethics

  • 5

    Tennessee Code Annotated

    • Tennessee Code Annotated Overview

  • 6

    Tennessee LPC/MHSP General Rules Governing Professional Counselors

    • Tennessee General Rules Governing Professional Counselors (August 2019 available at time of webinar recording)

  • 7

    Completion Quiz

    • Tennessee LPC/MHSP Ethics, Laws, and General Rules Governing Professional Counselors Quiz

  • 8

    Satisfaction Survey for the Tennessee LPC/MHSP Ethics, Laws, and General Rules Governing Professional Counselors

    • Satisfaction Survey for the Tennessee LPC/MHSP Ethics, Laws, and General Rules Governing Professional Counselors

Additional Information

  • Continuing Education Approval

    This program has been approved by the Tennessee Board for Professional Counselors, Marital And Family Therapists, And Clinical Pastoral Therapists on May 31, 2019 and June 5, 2020, qualifies for 3.5 hours of CE credit according to the General Rules Governing Professional Counselors.

  • Continuing Education Completion Requirements:

    To obtain Continuing Education certificate, you must progress through all course segments, obtain a score of 80% or higher on a course completion quiz, and complete a course satisfaction survey.

  • Who Should Attend:

    Professional Counselors, LPC, LPC/MHSP

  • Topic Area:

    Ethics, Laws, & General Rules Governing Professional Counselors in Tennessee

  • Format & Length

    Video format; Total running time approximately 3 hours, 30 minutes.

  • Enrollment Period:

    90 Days

  • Cost:

    $49.99

  • Publication Date:

    Published July 6, 2018 and Revised May 31, 2019; August 2019; February 2020; June 2020

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Tennessee LPC/MHSP Ethics, Laws, and General Rules Governing Professional Counselors