This continuing education course, pre-approved by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC), is designed for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors seeking to better understand the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in professional practice while earning continuing education credits.
Led by Dr. Michael O’Brien, Ed.D., CRC, CVE, a rehabilitation professional with more than 40 years of experience in public and private VR, this course examines emerging research on artificial intelligence and its growing role in rehabilitation counseling. Participants will explore the risks and benefits of AI technologies, review current ethical guidance from the American Counseling Association (ACA) and CRCC, and learn how AI tools can be used responsibly to support effective counseling practice.
Key learning outcomes include:
- Understanding foundational artificial intelligence terminology and concepts relevant to rehabilitation counseling.
- Reviewing current literature on the risks and benefits of AI in sensitive areas such as counseling and mental health.
- Applying ACA and CRCC ethical guidelines to the use of AI tools in professional practice.
- Identifying responsible and ethical ways AI can support vocational rehabilitation service delivery.
- Preparing for the increasing role of AI technologies in rehabilitation counseling environments.
By the end of this course, participants will have a stronger understanding of how artificial intelligence can be integrated into vocational rehabilitation practice in a responsible, ethical, and client-centered manner.
Format: Online, self-paced via Brightspace LMS
Credits: Approved by CRCC for 1.5 ethics continuing education hours
Certificate: Awarded upon successful completion of quiz and survey
