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Measurable Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will be able to:
- 1. Describe 3 or more specific functions/purposes for progress notes.
- 2. 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.”
- 3. 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.
- 4. Explain the difference between “progress notes” and “psychotherapy notes” as they are defined by HIPAA.
About the presenter:
Michael Griffin, J.D., LCSW, is an attorney at law and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Mr. Griffin received his MSW degree from the USC School of Social Work in 1980, and obtained his LCSW in 1982. In 1998, Mr. Griffin was a member of the first graduating class at Chapman University School of Law and obtained his law license in 2002.
Mr. Griffin has a broad background of experience as a mental health professional and has worked as a therapist, clinical case manager, clinical supervisor and child/adolescent outpatient clinic director, and was the Director of Clinical Operations for Western Youth Services in Orange County, California. He also served as a BBS oral examiner for LCSW candidates.
For several years, Mr. Griffin was employed in the department of Psychiatry at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, CA., where he worked as a child-family therapist, clinical supervisor, and outpatient clinic director, and was the coordinator of school-based mental health programs. Mr. Griffin is a practicing psychotherapist in Orange County, CA., and is an attorney with CAMFT, where he consults with CAMFT’s members regarding legal and ethical issues. Certificates:
Course Completion certificates will be awarded at the end of each course in exchange for confirmation of completion of the viewing the workshop and evaluation. DUE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF REGISTRANTS, ALL OF THE CERTIFICATES DUE OUT TO THOSE FINISHED WITH THE WORKSHOP WILL BE SENT ON THE MONDAY FOLLOWING YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR PATIENCE!
Each course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFT’s, LCSW’s, LPCC’s and LEP’s as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
EB CAMFT (CEU provider # 052488) IS APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS TO SPONSOR CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR LMFT’S, LCSW’S, LPCC’S AND LEP’S. EB CAMFT MAINTAINS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAM AND ALL ITS CONTENT.
General information, special needs, ADA accommodations, or grievances: Please contact Aliss Wang at alisswangtherapy@gmail.com. You will receive a response within 48 hours (circumstances availing).
***IMPORTANT REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY** No refunds for cancellations, or for failure to watch the recorded event prior to the viewing deadline, December 15, 2020. Unused funds cannot be applied to future workshops. NO EXCEPTIONS. If the event is cancelled for any reason, you will receive a full refund.
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