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Tick Tock Goes the Biennium... Still needs those ethics hours? Join the executive director of the State Board of Psychology and discussants for a three-hour ethics workshop while there is still time...

The Last Word* on Ethics and Professional Conduct for Ohio Psychologists
(for the 2008-10 biennium)

Friday, August 27, 2010
Four days left in the biennium!

Maryhaven, Columbus 1-4 p.m. 3.0 CE Credits in Ethics

presented by Dr. Ron Ross, Executive Director, State Board of Psychology of Ohio Dr. Richard Ashbrook Dr. Mary Anne Orcutt Dr. Bob Stinson

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Workshop Information

When: August 27, 2010

Where: Maryhaven 1791 Alum Creek Drive Columbus, Ohio 43207 (614) 445-8131 Maryhaven’s main campus is located on the southeast side of Columbus, three minutes south of I-70 and Livingston Avenue at 1791 Alum Creek Drive.

Time: 1—4 p.m.

Cost: $50 COPA Members $80 Non-COPA Member Note: Join COPA and get the member rate!

CE Credits: 3.0 in Ethics

Registration Deadline: August 22, 2010

Light refreshments and beverages will be served.

About the Workshop

This three-hour ethics workshop will feature psychologist and the executive director of the State Board of Psychology, Ronald Ross, PhD, and panel discussants from the Central Ohio psychological community. This interactive, discussion-based workshop for professional psychologists will begin with a review of the structure, purposes, and applications of Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4732 (the Psychology Law) and Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 4732 (the Rules Governing Psychologists), and on the State Board of Psychology’s responsibility to reference ethical standards when interpreting its rules. Common errors in professional practice related to role confusion, informed consent, confidentiality, release of raw data, and professional isolation will be reviewed. Vignettes, State Board case materials and participants’ experiences and questions will be used to help develop a structure for ethical decision-making.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this workshop participants will:

• Identify, describe and differentiate between the Ohio Psychology Law, the Rules Governing Psychologists and prevailing standards that are used to interpret rules.
• Gain an appreciation for the application of the APA ethics code and administrative law and rules that serve the basis for the regulation of Psychology in Ohio.
• Have an increased understanding of primary ethical dilemmas and errors resulting in the violation of the rights of clients and others and complaints to the State Board.
• Have an improved ability to develop an ethical-legal framework for approaching professional psychological practice dilemmas.

About the Presenters:

Ronald R. Ross, PhD, is a psychologist and certified public manager. After seven years of practice as a professional psychologist, Dr. Ross was named executive director of the State Board of Psychology in 2001. As the Board’s full-time administrator, he provides in-office direction to four staff members who conduct the Board’s day-to-day business relative to examinations, licensing, monitoring of supervised practice, investigations and enforcement and public relations.

Richard M. Ashbrook, PhD, has been on the faculty of Capital University (Columbus) since 1986, where he is a professor of psychology and currently serves as Provost and vice president of academic affairs. Dr. Ashbrook is the principal partner of Behavioral Science Specialists, LLC, a behavioral health and medical consulting firm that specializes in assessment and forensic services to nonprofit community agencies and governmental entities. Dr. Ashbrook is licensed to practice psychology in Ohio and North Carolina.

Mary Anne Orcutt, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who has been in private practice in Columbus for over 25 years. She is the director of Bethel Olentangy Psychological Services, a practice with 11 psychologists. She is on the associate medical staff at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient treatment centers, and was associate executive director of Southeast MentalHealth Center in Columbus for three years. She served on the OPA Ethics Committee for 12 years and as its chair for two years.

Bob Stinson, PsyD, ABPP, has hospital privileges at Twin Valley Behavioral Healthcare in Columbus, Ohio, where he also serves on the hospital’s Ethics Committee. He is an adjunct professor of clinical psychology at The Ohio State University, and a clinical training supervisor for Ohio State and Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology. In addition to working at Twin Valley, Dr. Stinson maintains a private practice, providing consultation and clinical and forensic services. He specializes in clinical and forensic psychology, emphasizing assessments and evaluations.

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Workshop Information
Directions Maryhaven’s main campus is located on the southeast side of Columbus, three minutes south of I-70 and Livingston Avenue at 1791 Alum Creek Drive.

Parking is free at the front of the building. Please come to the main entrance.

Continuing Education Policies:
Per APA guidelines, those who arrive more than 10 minutes late or leave more than 10 minutes early will not receive credit.

Cancellations:
Cancellations must be made in writing 1 week before the workshop and will be subject to a $25 service charge. No refunds will be given for cancellations made less than 1 week in advance of the workshop.

CE Credits:
The Central Ohio Psychological Association (COPA) is approved by the Ohio Psychological Association-MCE Program to offer continuing education for psychologists. COPA, provider number 310841368, maintains responsibility for the program.