Beginner
Ethics and Boundaries in Addiction Counseling
A beginner-level, Canada-focused course that equips addiction counsellors and allied health workers with core ethical principles, privacy and boundary management skills, and culturally safe practices for working with people who use substances. The course balances foundational theory with practical case studies and role-plays relevant to Canadian regulations and clinical guidance.
Lifetime accessCertificate of completion14 lessonsMobile & desktop
Harm ReductionCounselling SkillsCultural CompetencyDocumentation & Ethics
$60CAD
6 CEU hrs
What you'll learn
Apply core Canadian ethical principles (CCPA, CPA) and practice standards to everyday addiction counselling situations
Manage confidentiality, consent, and information-sharing in compliance with PHIPA, PIPEDA, FIPPA and provincial variations
Recognize, prevent, and respond to boundary crossings, dual relationships, and conflicts of interest in community and clinical settings
Use culturally safe, trauma- and violence-informed approaches when working with Indigenous peoples and diverse populations
