Ethics and Technology in 2025: What’s Fresh and What’s Familiar

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Ethics and Technology in 2025: What's Fresh and What's Familiar

Recorded: February 28, 2025

CRC Credits: 1.25 Ethics Credit available upon completion of quiz and evaluation below.

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More About This Training

Join us for an engaging exploration of ethics and technology in 2025, where we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of digital tools, artificial intelligence, and professional boundaries in vocational rehabilitation counseling. This training provides an in-depth look at what’s fresh and what remains familiar in ethical decision-making as technology continues to shape service delivery.

Through this session, you’ll:

  • Understand the Ethical Implications of Technology Use in Counseling – Identify and explain key ethical considerations, including confidentiality, data security, and the impact of artificial intelligence on client interactions.
  • Apply Professional Codes of Ethics to Technological Scenarios – Learn how to integrate the CRCC Code of Professional Ethics and the ACA Code of Ethics into real-world digital counseling situations, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
  • Develop Strategies for Maintaining Professional Boundaries in Digital Environments – Gain practical guidance for using digital communication tools, such as email, texting, and social media, while preserving professional integrity.

Additional topics covered include:

  • Virtual Counseling & Social Media – Ethical considerations when engaging with clients through telehealth and online platforms.
  • Artificial Intelligence & Automation – Evaluating the benefits, risks, and ethical concerns of AI in decision-making and client interaction.
  • Digital Footprint & Confidentiality – Understanding how to protect client information while navigating the digital space responsibly.

Whether you’re a VR counselor, administrator, or technology specialist, this training will equip you with practical strategies to ethically integrate technology into your practice while ensuring compliance with evolving ethical standards.

Presenters

Dr. Rob Froehlich, Ed.D., LPC, CRC

Associate Professor The George Washington University Center for Rehabilitation Counseling Research and Education (CRCRE)
Phone: (804) 794-6667
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Nichole Tichy, MA, CRC

Program Coordinator and Ph.D. Student The George Washington University

The contents of this presentation were developed with support from the Center for Innovative Training in Vocational Rehabilitation (CIT-VR)  funded by (CFDA: 84.263C) through the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Rehabilitation Services Administration  (RSA).

Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S. Department of Education, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education.

This webinar is close captioned and transcripts are available.