COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS MARKED A+
✔✔What is required for a regulated professional to avoid liability for failure to warn? -
✔✔They must act when a client shows intent to harm others.
✔✔What does the Mental Health Practice Act say about treating individuals on a
conditional basis? - ✔✔It is not allowed; professionals must refer to qualified
practitioners.
✔✔What is the role of a court when a board demonstrates a regulated professional's
violation? - ✔✔The court may act to enjoin the professional from further violations.
✔✔What should a regulated professional do if they have a past disciplinary action in
another state? - ✔✔They must disclose this as it indicates a potential violation.
✔✔What is the requirement for a regulated professional when evaluating a potentially
dangerous client? - ✔✔They must initiate an involuntary hold if necessary.
✔✔What does the Mental Health Practice Act state about compliance with professional
standards? - ✔✔Failure to comply can be evidence of a violation.
✔✔What is the consequence of a regulated professional pleading guilty to a felony? -
✔✔It is considered a violation of the Mental Health Practice Act.
✔✔What must a regulated professional do if they are unsure about their competence to
treat a client? - ✔✔They must seek consultation or refer the client.
✔✔What are the implications of a judgment indicating a regulated professional's
malpractice? - ✔✔It serves as conclusive evidence of a violation.
✔✔What is the definition of a therapeutic relationship termination according to the
Mental Health Act? - ✔✔Ending the relationship when the client is not benefiting and
unlikely to benefit.
✔✔What actions can lead to a regulated professional being enjoined from practicing? -
✔✔Committing acts prohibited by the Mental Health Practice Act.
✔✔What is the significance of a certified copy of a judgment against a regulated
professional? - ✔✔It can indicate a violation of the Mental Health Practice Act.
, ✔✔What is the requirement for a regulated professional when they encounter a client
with a history of violence? - ✔✔They must assess the risk and take appropriate action
to protect others.
✔✔What must a regulated professional establish for client records in case of
termination, sale, or transfer of practice? - ✔✔A plan for the disposition of client records.
✔✔What destruction method must a regulated professional have for client records? -
✔✔A method that preserves all client identifying data.
✔✔What is required for a record storage system for client information? - ✔✔It must
assure availability to authorized persons without openly disclosing client identities.
✔✔What is the record disposition policy for client records? - ✔✔Records must be
destroyed after five (5) years.
✔✔Under what conditions does a regulated professional have a duty to report
prohibited activities? - ✔✔1. Informed by an organization of a violation; 2. Witnessed the
violation; 3. Informed by the violator (client) without consent; 4. Informed by a client with
consent; 5. Informed by a guardian with consent.
✔✔What are the conditions under which mandatory disclosure of information to clients
is required during psychotherapy? - ✔✔1. Multiple providers involved; 2. Client
incapable of understanding without a guardian; 3. Child's parent/guardian must be
informed; 4. Professional in a state-owned hospital; 5. During initial client contact.
✔✔What should a regulated mental health professional do regarding fee collection
problems? - ✔✔They may use a collection agency and should disclose this in their
mandatory disclosure statement.
✔✔What must an applicant do to maintain their Healthcare Professions Profile? -
✔✔Complete and maintain an up-to-date profile in accordance with the Michael Skolnik
Medical Transparency Act of 2010.
✔✔What is a plan for the disposition of client records when a regulated professional
terminates their practice? - ✔✔It is a plan that outlines how client records will be
handled in the event of termination, sale, or transfer of the practice.
✔✔What is a destruction method that preserves client identifying data? - ✔✔It is a
method that ensures all identifying information of clients is maintained while destroying
records.
ANSWERS MARKED A+
✔✔What is required for a regulated professional to avoid liability for failure to warn? -
✔✔They must act when a client shows intent to harm others.
✔✔What does the Mental Health Practice Act say about treating individuals on a
conditional basis? - ✔✔It is not allowed; professionals must refer to qualified
practitioners.
✔✔What is the role of a court when a board demonstrates a regulated professional's
violation? - ✔✔The court may act to enjoin the professional from further violations.
✔✔What should a regulated professional do if they have a past disciplinary action in
another state? - ✔✔They must disclose this as it indicates a potential violation.
✔✔What is the requirement for a regulated professional when evaluating a potentially
dangerous client? - ✔✔They must initiate an involuntary hold if necessary.
✔✔What does the Mental Health Practice Act state about compliance with professional
standards? - ✔✔Failure to comply can be evidence of a violation.
✔✔What is the consequence of a regulated professional pleading guilty to a felony? -
✔✔It is considered a violation of the Mental Health Practice Act.
✔✔What must a regulated professional do if they are unsure about their competence to
treat a client? - ✔✔They must seek consultation or refer the client.
✔✔What are the implications of a judgment indicating a regulated professional's
malpractice? - ✔✔It serves as conclusive evidence of a violation.
✔✔What is the definition of a therapeutic relationship termination according to the
Mental Health Act? - ✔✔Ending the relationship when the client is not benefiting and
unlikely to benefit.
✔✔What actions can lead to a regulated professional being enjoined from practicing? -
✔✔Committing acts prohibited by the Mental Health Practice Act.
✔✔What is the significance of a certified copy of a judgment against a regulated
professional? - ✔✔It can indicate a violation of the Mental Health Practice Act.
, ✔✔What is the requirement for a regulated professional when they encounter a client
with a history of violence? - ✔✔They must assess the risk and take appropriate action
to protect others.
✔✔What must a regulated professional establish for client records in case of
termination, sale, or transfer of practice? - ✔✔A plan for the disposition of client records.
✔✔What destruction method must a regulated professional have for client records? -
✔✔A method that preserves all client identifying data.
✔✔What is required for a record storage system for client information? - ✔✔It must
assure availability to authorized persons without openly disclosing client identities.
✔✔What is the record disposition policy for client records? - ✔✔Records must be
destroyed after five (5) years.
✔✔Under what conditions does a regulated professional have a duty to report
prohibited activities? - ✔✔1. Informed by an organization of a violation; 2. Witnessed the
violation; 3. Informed by the violator (client) without consent; 4. Informed by a client with
consent; 5. Informed by a guardian with consent.
✔✔What are the conditions under which mandatory disclosure of information to clients
is required during psychotherapy? - ✔✔1. Multiple providers involved; 2. Client
incapable of understanding without a guardian; 3. Child's parent/guardian must be
informed; 4. Professional in a state-owned hospital; 5. During initial client contact.
✔✔What should a regulated mental health professional do regarding fee collection
problems? - ✔✔They may use a collection agency and should disclose this in their
mandatory disclosure statement.
✔✔What must an applicant do to maintain their Healthcare Professions Profile? -
✔✔Complete and maintain an up-to-date profile in accordance with the Michael Skolnik
Medical Transparency Act of 2010.
✔✔What is a plan for the disposition of client records when a regulated professional
terminates their practice? - ✔✔It is a plan that outlines how client records will be
handled in the event of termination, sale, or transfer of the practice.
✔✔What is a destruction method that preserves client identifying data? - ✔✔It is a
method that ensures all identifying information of clients is maintained while destroying
records.
