Law and Ethics in Human Services | Grays Harbor College

Course Number:

HS 109

Course Credits:

5.00

Course Description:

Explores central work-related issues students will face in the human services field and the ethical implications and laws dealing with those issues. Emphasis includes ethical decision making, consumer rights, rights and responsibilities of human service professionals, and standards of conduct. 5 theory hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Course Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: HS 102 or instructor permission.

Course Outcomes:

Students will understand major ethical issues related to professional practice. (DL (4), L (3), CT (4), SPR (4), IU (3))
Students will apply the ethical decision making model that may be used by the human services professional. (DL (4), L (3), CT (4), SPR (4), IU (3))
Students will become familiar with the ethical standards of the major professional roles in human services. (DL (4), L (3), CT (4), SPR (4), IU (3))
Students will gain the knowledge and ability to apply ethical principles to a variety of specific situations. (DL (4), L (3), SPR (4))
Students will understand related Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) and Revised Codes of Washington (RCWs). (DL (4), L (3), IU (3))