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Navigating Summons as a Clinician
An Ethical, Legal & Professional Guidance for Clinicians: A practical, ethics-grounded course for registered mental health professionals who may be called to testify in court.
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Navigate the complexities of receiving a court summons with greater clarity, confidence, and professional preparedness. Enroll now at this limited-time introductory price!
✨ What’s included:
2.5 CE-approved credits to support your continuing professional development.
A sneak peek at the course outline below.
Downloadable lesson handouts available at the end of each lesson.
Interactive lesson check-ins to assess your understanding as you progress.
A final assessment with an 80% passing requirement to qualify for your certificate of completion.
Lifetime access to revisit the course and its resources whenever you need them.
Invest in your professional preparedness and gain practical knowledge to help you navigate court summons with greater confidence.
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Navigating Court Summons as a Clinician
Ethical, legal and professional guidance for clinicians who may be summoned as a witness.
- 2 Chapters8 Lessons
- Approx. 2.5 HoursSelf-paced
- CertificateIncluded
- CRPO CPDEligible
- 2.5 CEChours
📋 Formal CPD Disclosure: CRPO Registrants
This course is designed to meet CRPO CPD requirements for formal (didactic) learning. Participants may claim approximately 2.5 hours toward their two-year, 40-hour professional development requirement under the competency areas of Professional Practice, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, and Legal & Regulatory Knowledge, corresponding to CRPO Standards 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5 and 6.1 of the Professional Practice Standards (revised January 1, 2024).
Participants are responsible for confirming eligibility in accordance with their individual CRPO CPD obligations. CRPO requires at least one didactic and one experiential activity per two-year cycle. This course counts as a didactic activity. Participants should review the CRPO Professional Development tools to confirm their individual reporting requirements.
Who This Course Is For
Registered Psychotherapists (RPQ / RP / CCC / RCC)
Registered Social Workers (RSW)
Masters-Level Social Workers (MSW)
Other Talk Therapy Providers
Course Outline
Chapter 1 – Structure Your Practice to Limit Court Involvement
CRPO Standards: 3.1 Confidentiality · 3.2 Consent · 5.2 Requests for Reports · 5.3 Issuing Accurate Documents · 5.5 Financial Records · 6.1 Fees
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1.1
Chapter 1 · Lesson 1Build Court Boundaries into Informed Consent20 min
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1.2
Chapter 1 · Lesson 2Court-Related Fee Boundaries and Legal Billing Policies15 min
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Chapter 1 · Lesson 3Offering Written Summaries20 min
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Chapter 1 · Lesson 4Educate High-Conflict Clients Early15 min
Chapter 1 Module Exam: Knowledge Check-ins
Knowledge Check-ins for each Lesson – 3 questions each · 80% to unlock Chapter 2
Chapter 2 – Prepare for Court Involvement
CRPO Standards: 1.1 Responsibility Toward the College · 1.3 Mandatory Reporting · 2.1 Seeking Consultation, Clinical Supervision, and Referral · 3.1 Confidentiality · 3.2 Consent
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2.1
Chapter 2 · Lesson 1Secure a Release of Authorization Before Any Disclosure20 min
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2.2
Chapter 2 · Lesson 2Clarify Your Role and Testimony Scope with Legal Counsel15 min
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2.3
Chapter 2 · Lesson 3Seek Guidance from CRPO Practice Advisory20 min
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Chapter 2 · Lesson 4Retain Independent Legal Counsel15 min
Final Exam
5 questions · 80% to earn your certificate
10 minTime Distribution
| Component | Lesson timing | Time |
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| Chapter 1 – 4 lessons | 20 + 15 + 20 + 15 min | 70 min |
| Chapter 2 – 4 lessons | 20 + 15 + 20 + 15 min | 70 min |
| Final Exam (Required) | 5 questions | 10 min |
| Total course time | 150 min = 2.5 hours |
Lesson times include the Chapter 1 knowledge check-ins.
CRPO Competency Map
Every lesson in this course addresses documented CRPO Professional Practice Standards (2024 revised edition).
| Lesson | CRPO Standard(s) | Competency Area |
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| CHAPTER 1 – STRUCTURE YOUR PRACTICE TO LIMIT COURT INVOLVEMENT | ||
| CH1: L1: Informed Consent & Court Boundaries |
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| CH1: L2: Fee Policies |
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| CH1: L3: Written Summaries |
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| CH1: L4: High-Conflict Client Education |
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| CHAPTER 2 – PREPARE FOR COURT INVOLVEMENT | ||
| CH2: L1: Release of Authorization |
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| CH2: L2: Testimony Scope & Role Clarity |
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| CH2: L3: CRPO Practice Advisory |
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| CH2: L4: Retain Legal Counsel |
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Standards referenced are from the CRPO Professional Practice Standards (revised January 1, 2024). Participants are responsible for confirming eligibility under their individual CRPO CPD obligations.
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