In-Person Training

3 CE Hours

 Counseling Ethics in the Modern Age

Dr. Brandon Santan, PhD, LPC/MHSP, NCC, BC-TMH, CCMHC

The “Counseling Ethics in the Modern Age” will be an enlightening and thought-provoking seminar designed for professional counselors. This seminar will provide the required ethics continuing education training, review important ethical and legal considerations in the practice of counseling and inform/discuss technology use in counseling including the integration of emerging AI technology. This seminar is designed to empower counselors with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the evolving ethical landscape of the profession, especially in the era of emerging AI technology. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your ethical decision-making capabilities and stay at the forefront of responsible counseling practices in a modern age.

Objectives:

• To review various foundational and core ethical and legal considerations, principles and procedures for the practice of mental health counseling;
• To learn and understand how to ethically and legally integrate various technology platforms/software into the counseling practice and patient care processes;
• To learn and understand about the emerging technology of AI and it’s ethical use in the counseling and patient care best practices;
• Ethically and legally use AI as an adjunct to documentation, treatment planning and patient care;
• Understand the options, risks and benefits of AI implementation in the counseling practice;
• Discuss the importance of informed consent in the context of AI technology – participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to communicate effectively with clients about the use of AI tools, ensuring transparency and maintaining trust in the therapeutic relationship.

About the Speaker(s)

Dr. Brandon Santan, PhD, LPC/MHSP, NCC, BC-TMH, CCMHC

Dr. Santan has a PhD in counseling from Atlantic Coast Theological Seminary and a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been working as a therapist since 2006. Dr. Santan worked for 8 years at Valley Hospital and part time private practice before moving to full time private practice in 2014. Dr. Santan now owns his own practice in Chattanooga TN and provides ethics trainings for TLPCA.

TLPCA Contact

If you any questions, please contact Stephanie Grissom.