Course Description:
This one-hour course is intended to provide a brief overview of the topic of “progress notes,” as they are utilized in documenting mental health treatment records. The workshop explains the basic purpose of progress notes, emphasizing the fact that progress notes are a primary means of documenting the therapists’ sound clinical judgement, standards of care and the nature of the services rendered to a client. Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able describe 3 or more specific functions/purposes for progress notes, and explain how progress notes are relevant to the requirements expressed in California Business and Professions Code, 4982. (v), which requires therapists to “keep records consistent with sound clinical judgment, the standards of the profession, and the nature of the services rendered,” and section 5.3 of the Code of Ethics (regarding client/patient records). Attendees will also be able to explain the difference between progress notes, and “psychotherapy notes” as they are defined by HIPAA.
Price:
Member: $25
Non-Member: $35
Credit Hours:
1.5 Hours
Learning Objectives:
The presentation will provide an overview of:
This one-hour course is intended to provide a brief overview of the topic of “progress notes,” as they are utilized in documenting mental health treatment records. The workshop explains the basic purpose of progress notes, emphasizing the fact that progress notes are a primary means of documenting the therapists’ sound clinical judgement, standards of care and the nature of the services rendered to a client. Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able describe 3 or more specific functions/purposes for progress notes, and explain how progress notes are relevant to the requirements expressed in California Business and Professions Code, 4982. (v), which requires therapists to “keep records consistent with sound clinical judgment, the standards of the profession, and the nature of the services rendered,” and section 5.3 of the Code of Ethics (regarding client/patient records). Attendees will also be able to explain the difference between progress notes, and “psychotherapy notes” as they are defined by HIPAA.
Price:
Member: $25
Non-Member: $35
Credit Hours:
1.5 Hours
Learning Objectives:
The presentation will provide an overview of:
- Describe 3 or more specific functions/purposes for progress notes.
- Explain how progress notes are relevant to the requirements expressed in California Business and Professions Code, 4982. (v), which requires therapists to “keep records consistent with sound clinical judgment, the standards of the profession, and the nature of the services rendered."
- Explain how progress notes are relevant to the ethical standards concerning client/patient records, as expressed in §5.3 of the CAMFT Code of Ethics.
- Explain the difference between “progress notes” and “psychotherapy notes” as they are defined by HIPAA.
Disclaimer
The user acknowledges that the workshops, handouts, and related course materials contained therein are intended for educational purposes only, and should not be considered to be legal advice or a substitute for legal or clinical consultation. These presentations address issues that are multi-faceted, and the user should not assume that the courses discuss every law, regulation, or ethical code that may be relevant to the subject matter. Legal and ethical standards are subject to change and it is always prudent to check to see whether a particular law, regulation, or ethical standard may have changed.
This course satisfies the Law and Ethics course requirement for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs which is required for each license renewal cycle.
Refunds/Cancellations: CAMFT does not offer refunds for On-Demand Library purchases.
The user acknowledges that the workshops, handouts, and related course materials contained therein are intended for educational purposes only, and should not be considered to be legal advice or a substitute for legal or clinical consultation. These presentations address issues that are multi-faceted, and the user should not assume that the courses discuss every law, regulation, or ethical code that may be relevant to the subject matter. Legal and ethical standards are subject to change and it is always prudent to check to see whether a particular law, regulation, or ethical standard may have changed.
This course satisfies the Law and Ethics course requirement for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs which is required for each license renewal cycle.
Refunds/Cancellations: CAMFT does not offer refunds for On-Demand Library purchases.
