and claims only proper credentials and degree accreditations . The student at no point misrepresents their professional status regarding licensure status, current credentials, types of professional memberships and accreditation status of their degree. (ACA 2014 C.4.a, b, e, and f) • Accepts others without rejection based upon age, culture, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, spirituality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or partnership, language preference, socioeconomic status, or any other basis provided by law, and does not condone discrimination by others . The student actively works to become more aware of diversity and their own reactions to differences which might interfere with their counseling effectiveness. (ACA 2014 C.5; E.5.b, c) • Neither condones nor engages in sexual harassment nor the creation of an intimidating or unfair classroom or placement environment. The student clearly conforms to all professional standards of conduct and applicable law when relating with fellow students, site supervisors and agency employees, the general public, faculty and school personnel, and especially clients. (ACA 2014 C.6.a) • Works professionally and respectfully with fellow students, faculty, site supervisors and site employees. The student is respectful of differing opinions and professional practice, and respects the need for interdisciplinary teamwork and consultation, and works to continually improve their professional relationship skills and clarify professional boundaries. (ACA 2014 D.1.a, b, c) • Masters the knowledge of procedures of ethical research and publication in the MHS6710 Research and Program Evaluation class. The student follows ethical procedures for conducting research, publishing, and with classroom work, including an ethic of rigorous academic honesty. (ACA 2014 Standard G)
ethic to difficult situations involving ethical dilemmas and associated law, and has a clear idea of when to consult with supervisors, and others. Assists faculty, professionals and relevant boards with investigations of ethical violations. (ACA 2014 C.2.e; H.1.a; H.1.b) • Highly values continuing education both in the program and from other sources . The student is able to find the latest research, professional forums, conferences and workshops, and other sources of information that increase the student’s professional knowledge base in areas of current growth. (ACA 2014 C.2.f) • Understands the ACA 2014 Code of Ethics in its entirety and is able and willing to adhere to the standards as well as Florida law, and local law and other applicable standards, such as practicum or internship agency policy or Hodges University policies and procedures . The student gathers information about the standards which will guide their future practice and demonstrates an increasing awareness of them, culminating in a mastery of the relevant standards in the MHS6780 Legal, Ethical and Professional Standards of Counseling Practice class. (ACA 2014 C.1; F.8.a) • Monitors areas of personal physical, mental, emotional and social problems for impairment . The student has the ability to gauge when physical, and/or psychosocial stressors and conditions impair their ability to effectively learn or perform properly in practicum or internship. The student effectively seeks help or advice on proper avenues of help. (ACA 2014 C.2.g; F.5.b) • Takes great care to properly transfer clients and ensure records are fully up to date to agency and professional standards when a leave of absence or withdrawal from the program is taken during a practicum or internship placement . The student, even in times of stress, must demonstrate a clear ability to put client welfare and safety first. (ACA 2014 C.2.h; D.1.g) • Accurately represents themselves as a Mental Health Counselor Intern to clients, other professionals and the general public,
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