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Assignment

Your task this week is to examine ethical codes and training requirements for several of the leading professional associations in the helping field. Begin by visiting the following association websites:

American Counseling Association
American Mental Health Counselors of America
American Psychological Association
American School Counselor Association
National Association of Social Workers
National Board of Certified Counselor
Next, complete the following:

1. Compare each association’s mission statement.

2. Next, review each association’s code of professional ethics.

3. Next, review the information provided by each association, which addresses continuing education (CEU) requirements.

4. Construct a chart that lists the following:

The name of each organization
How each addresses (or does not) the following ethical needs:
Client protection from harm
Expectations of professional conduct
Required experience and education
Key requirements such as course topic areas for continuing education
After you have finalized your chart, address the following in an essay:

Do you find, based on your readings and reviews of the websites, that the information shared by the organization would help a member ensure he or she is ethical? As a counselor, would you find the information helpful?

Did you have any unanswered questions about ethics after reviewing each organization’s code?

Do you think it is necessary to have so many organizations for counseling professionals? Explain.

Most, if not all, of these organizations also allow for student membership. Do you think membership to any of these organizations would benefit someone contemplating a career in counseling?

Would you consider joining (setting aside membership cost concerns) any of these organizations? Explain.
chart 1 page and essay 3 pages.