This training provides a comprehensive overview of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the ethical standards in Rhode Island that guide professional practice for providers. Participants will learn how to protect privacy, maintain confidentiality, and navigate complex situations using ethical guidelines. Through real-world scenarios and interactive discussion, this training equips participants to make informed, ethical decisions that uphold both professional integrity and the rights of those they serve.

Learning Objectives:

• Define key principles of HIPAA and professional ethics in RI

• Describe the process for ethical decision making

• Identify common threats to good ethical care in behavioral health

• Identify and describe client rights

• Apply HIPAA and ethical guidelines to real world case studies