
Ethical and Legal Protocols in Florida Mental Healthcare
Stay compliant with Florida laws and ethical standards in mental healthcare. This 8 CE course for healthcare professionals covers legal responsibilities, confidentiality, and best practices. This also fulfills state requirements for license renewal.

About this course
Ethical and Legal Protocols in Florida Mental Healthcare is a continuing education course designed for healthcare professionals, including mental health counselors, psychologists, nurses, and allied health providers practicing in Florida. This course fulfills the continuing education requirements and provides crucial guidance on upholding the highest standards of legal and ethical practice in mental healthcare settings.
With ever-evolving legal mandates and ethical challenges, mental health professionals must be equipped to navigate complex situations while safeguarding patient rights and ensuring compliance with state laws. This course delivers current content on the statutes, regulations, and ethical principles that shape mental healthcare delivery.
Key topics include:
Florida mental health statutes and administrative codes
Confidentiality, HIPAA compliance, and patient privacy
Informed consent, capacity, and duty to warn
Mandatory reporting requirements and exceptions
Professional boundaries, dual relationships, and conflict of interest
Ethical dilemmas and decision-making frameworks
Legal responsibilities in documentation and recordkeeping
Through real-world scenarios and practical case studies, learners will develop the skills needed to manage challenging situations, minimize liability, and provide ethical, patient-centered care.
Upon completion, CE credits are automatically reported to CE Broker, streamlining the process for Florida nursing license renewal. Stay informed and confident in your legal and ethical responsibilities—enroll today to ensure your mental health practice meets Florida’s highest standards for compliance and patient care.
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Instructors

Patricia Dunn DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse and 20 years as a Registered Nurse. She has served as an APRN for Florida Pain Institute, Heart Rhythm Associates of Brevard, House Calls of Central Florida. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Walden University, Minneapolis.
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