How sure are you of your informed consent form? It is among the first documents a new client reads and signs. This training clarifies your legal and ethical duties around informed consent in clinical practice. We cover its core principles, capacity, voluntariness and full disclosure, and how they apply in different therapy settings. Common challenges such as minors, clients with impaired decision-making and digital platforms are also covered. Real-world case studies and practical guidelines build the knowledge and confidence to make your consent process legally sound, ethically solid and respectful of client autonomy and trust.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Define the concept of informed consent
- Identify the necessary components of an informed consent form
- Describe how to ethically provide informed consent to clients
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Define the concept of informed consent
- The legal components of informed consent
- The ethical components of informed consent
- Protections for clients and clinicians
Objective #2: Identify the necessary components of an informed consent form
- Deeming capacity to receive treatment
- Confidentiality
- Exceptions to confidentiality
Objective #3: Describe how ethically provide informed consent to clients
- How to introduce informed consent to clients
- How to receive consent during the therapy process
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 2 Ethics asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 Ethics continuing education training.
Instructor: Dreya Blume, LCSW
Recording Date: August 15, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2hrs Ethics continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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