Course Description

This newly revised program reviews the laws, rules, and ethical guidelines governing the practice of psychology in Florida, including the most recent additions to the Florida Statutes and Administrative Codes. Topics include sexual misconduct, advertising, use of test instruments, confidentiality, maintenance of records, protected health information, and the use of telehealth, among others.

Meets the Florida Board of Psychology's requirement for 3 CE credits/hours in Ethics and Florida Statutes and Rules (30 questions).

Target Audience

Psychologists

Learning Level

Intermediate

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss critical issues in Florida statutes and Florida administrative codes that affect the practice of psychology in Florida.
  • Recognize ethical issues that could arise and affect the practice of psychology in Florida.
  • List recent changes in Florida statutes, administrative codes, and ethical issues.

Sections

  1. 1

    • Statement of Understanding (downloadable/printable)
  2. 2

    • PDF Booklet (downloadable/printable)
  3. 3

    • Final Exam Questions (downloadable/printable)

    • Final Exam
  4. 4

    • Evaluation Questionnaire

About the Author

William F. Doverspike, PhD

William F. Doverspike, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and Diplomate in Clinical Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and Diplomate in Neuropsychology, American Board of Professional Neuropsychology (ABPN).  He is an Adjunct Professor at Emory University in Atlanta, where he teaches professional ethics and legal standards in the clinical psychology doctoral program.  He is also an Adjunct Professor at Richmont Graduate University in Atlanta, where he teaches professional ethics, psychopathology, and addictions in the professional counseling program.  Dr. Doverspike is currently a member of the Georgia licensing board for psychologists.  He is a former President of the Georgia Psychological Association (GPA) and has served on the GPA Ethics Committee.  He has authored over 100 articles and chapters on a variety of topics ranging from professional ethics and spirituality to neuropsychology and psychotherapy.  He maintains a private practice at the Atlanta Counseling Center.

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