TTH 12:30 – 1:45pm,
IAI: S6 900. AAS: Social and behavioral science elective. IAI: S6 900 Social and behavioral science.
Faculty Contact Information
TTH - 9am - 11am, L311
Fri - 9am - 11am, online
Jessica M. Oladapo, L311
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective communication in a clinical setting.
- Evaluate legal and ethical considerations of mental health practices.
- Identify appropriate decision-making and clinical judgment.
- Recognize and demonstrate professional boundaries.
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Ethical standards and understanding the code of ethics
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Decision-making and clinical judgement
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Ethical and legal concerns of mental health settings
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Informed consent and confidentiality
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Challenges when working with families, groups, and couples
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Therapeutic boundaries and self-care
Required Text: Ethical Practice in the Human Services: From Knowing to Being by Richard D. Parsons; Karen L. Dickinson
Grading
Online posts
Community Partner Assignment
In Class Assignments
Meetings with Transformative Growth Clinician/Intern (4x)
The grading breakdown is:
Online Discussion Posts – 20%
In Class Assignments - 20%
Community Partner Assignment – 30 %
Meetings with Transformative Growth Clinician/Intern (4x) – 30%
Grading Scale
A --- (100 – 90%)
B --- (90 – 80%)
C --- (80 – 70%)
D --- (70 - 60%)
F --- less than 60%
This scale is non-negotiable.
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700
General Set up of the class:
1. POSTING REQUIREMENTS: Each week there will be discussion sections. Please respond with an original post/answer.
2. Also in the folder for each week, there may be possible video clips and other reading materials. Please pay close attention to the discussion question as it may require you to watch or read the other materials prior to completion.
3. There are also weekly online quizzes. The quizzes will open at the start of the week and will close at 11:59 on Saturday night. Please be aware and take the quiz prior to the close of the quiz. I will not reopen a quiz once it has closed.
College Policies
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non-Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu.
| Date | Chapter Assignment Due |
| January 12- January 18 | Introductions |
| January 19 – January 25 | What is Your Why? |
| January 26 – February 1 | Self-Care for Professionals |
| February 2 – February 8 | What is Professionalism |
| February 9 – February 15 | What the Helper Brings to the Helping Relationship |
| February 16 – February 22 | Ethics in the Mental Health Professions |
| February 23 – March 1 | Ethics in the Mental Health Professions |
| March 2 – March 8 | Helpers Need Helpers Too! |
| March 9 – March 15 | Spring Break |
| March 16 – March 22 | Informed Consent |
| March 23 – March 29 | Informed Consent |
| March 30 – April 5 | Confidentiality |
| April 6 – April 12 | Confidentiality |
| April 13 – April 19 | Ethical Practice in an Increasingly Diverse World |
| April 20 – April 26 | Ethical Practice in an Increasingly Diverse World |
| April 27 – May 3 | Ethical Challenges Working With Groups, Couples, and Families |
| May 4 – May 10 | Ethical Challenges Working With Groups, Couples, and Families |
| May 11 – May 14 |
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
KCC offers various academic and personal resources for all students. Many services are offered virtually, as well as in person. Please visit Student Resources - Kankakee Community College to access student resources services such as:
- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
The materials on this course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course. Further information regarding KCC's copyright policy is available at https://kcc.libguides.com/copyright.
|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.