2013-2014 Brenau University Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2013-2014 Brenau University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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PY 650 - Professional Development

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This 3-class ongoing course (1 credit hour per class for total of 3 credit hours) emphasizes issues relevant for professional development of the clinical counseling therapist. Emphasis will be placed on skills necessary for practice including setting up a practice or working for a mental health organization, caseload management, professional credentialing requirements, charting, professional writing and presenting. Topics such as professional relationships, balancing work/career, technological competency/literacy, professional organizations, and advocacy processes for a variety of clientele will also be discussed. In addition, current topics relevant to the clinical counseling therapist will be discussed such as prescription privilege, updates in APA guidelines or DSM changes, and the role of therapist as a health care professional working in a team setting.



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