Policy. Continuing education must be a learning activity that contributes directly to the professional competence of the licensee.

1. (1) Continuing education content must focus on increasing knowledge and/or skills in the following substantive areas relevant to the field:

   1. (a) Counseling or marriage and family therapy theory & techniques;
   2. (b) Human development and family studies;
   3. (c) Social and cultural foundations in counseling or marriage and family therapy;
   4. (d) The helping relationship;
   5. (e) Group dynamics;
   6. (f) Life style and career development;
   7. (g) DSM diagnosis and assessment;
   8. (h) Research and evaluation;
   9. (i) Professional orientation and ethics;
   10. (j) Professional supervision training;
   11. (k) Disability and life transitions;
   12. (l) Substance abuse;
   13. (m) Psychopharmacology;
   14. (n) Diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders.
2. (2) The program must be conducted by a qualified instructor or discussion leader, which means a person whose background, training, education, or experience makes it appropriate for the person to make a presentation or lead a discussion on the subject matter.
3. (3) A record of attendance, such as a certificate of completion, must be obtained.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 675.785 - 675.835

History

BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10