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Ethics education after licensing: ideas for increasing diversity in content and process
1Pennsylvania Psychological Association, 76 Canty Lane, Landisville, PA 17539-1042, USA. sknappval@aol.com
Ethics & Behavior
|September 6, 2003
Summary
Continuing professional education in ethics is now required by 14 states for psychologist licensure renewal. This article proposes enhancing ethics training through diverse content and varied teaching methods for better quality.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Professional Ethics
- Continuing Education
Background:
- Continuing professional education in ethics for psychologists is increasingly mandated.
- Fourteen U.S. states now require ethics continuing education for license renewal.
Purpose of the Study:
- To suggest improvements for the quality of ethics continuing education.
- To address the growing necessity of ethics training in psychology.
Main Methods:
- The article proposes diversifying the content of ethics continuing education.
- It also suggests incorporating varied teaching methodologies.
Main Results:
- The proposed changes aim to enhance the overall quality of ethics training.
- Diversification in content and methods is key to improving professional development.
Conclusions:
- Improving ethics continuing education is crucial for maintaining professional standards in psychology.
- Implementing diverse content and teaching methods can lead to more effective ethics training.
Keywords:
Bioethics and Professional Ethics