About Course
Psychologists function in a world of increasing professional accountability and potential litigation. A core competency required of all psychologists is an understanding of ethical, legal and professional matters.
This workshop, presented by Dr Phil Watts, focuses on ethical and legal issues that clinicians face. This is a practical and “hands-on” workshop to equip you with knowledge and skills related to different aspects of professional practice for both those in the public sector and private practice.
As a psychologist, our training helps us understand theoretical ethical behaviour, but as soon as we start practising in the real world, things are a lot more complicated and confusing. You may get a complaint just because someone dislikes your work, and you have to defend yourself. Perhaps in the busy world of your practice, you cut corners only to find yourself in an ethical dilemma. Good systems and early recognition may help prevent a boundary slippage from becoming an ethical breach. This workshop helps you recognise and develop those necessary systems and understandings.
This is a practical and “hands-on” workshop to equip you with knowledge and skills related to different aspects of professional practice for both those in the public sector and private practice.
This course is very helpful to early career clinicians but is relevant to all clinicians interested in maintaining high standards of professional practice, whether in private practice or employee roles.
