RPSE 732 Exam 1 with Complete Solutions
General requirements for professional licensure Correct Ans-Legally governs professional
counseling practice in individual states. Purpose is to establish minimum level of competence
necessary to protect the public from harm. Majority of states requires a master's degree in
counseling (or degree in related field), a degree from an accredited university or program,
complete an examination, and have an average of 3,000 hours of postmaster's experience.
Typically granted by state licensing boards.
Distinction between professional counseling certification and licensure Correct Ans-
Accreditation addresses programs and the minimal standards which training programs must
meet.
Certification addresses individuals, and the recognition that one has met minimal professional
standards to practice independently as a counselor.
Certification organizations for counselors Correct Ans-Commission on Rehabilitation
Counselor Certification (CRCC). About 15,000 worldwide.
Accreditation Correct Ans-A mechanism review educational programs to demonstrate
quality assurance that the education and training of professional counselors is consistent
across the country.
Ex. CACREP (used to be CORE)
practice law Correct Ans-licensure laws that prohibit individuals who have no obtained a
license from performing the functions or scope of practice of a professional.
, RPSE 732 Exam 1 with Complete Solutions
title law Correct Ans-establishes and restricts the use of specific titles for professional
counselors who have met education, training, and experimental requirements.
Difference between practice law and title law in counselor licensure Correct Ans-Practice
Laws prohibit individuals who have no obtained a license from performing the functions or
scope of practice of a professional. Practice laws are state by state and more commonly used
than title laws because they offer more protection.
Title Laws restrict the use of specific titles for professional counselors who have not met
education, training, and experimental requirements.
Licensure-related concepts of portability or reciprocity Correct Ans-Refers to state
regulatory boards recognizing and accepting a licensed professional counselor (LPC)'s license
obtained in another state.
Person-first Correct Ans-Identifies the person before the disability (ex. person with a
disability)
Identity-first Correct Ans-Identifies the disability before the person (ex. disabled person)
Disability (Rehabilitation Act Definition) Correct Ans-Individual who has a physical or
mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of their major life activities; has a
record of such impairment; and/or is regarded as having such an impairment.
, RPSE 732 Exam 1 with Complete Solutions
Disability (ADA Definition) Correct Ans-A person who has a physical or mental impairment
that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such an impairment,
or is regarded as having such an impairment.
Disability (Social Security Definition) Correct Ans-Individual who is not able to engage in
any substantial gainful activity because of a medically determinable physical or mental
impairment that is either: expected to result in death, or has lasted or is expected to last for a
continuous period of at least 12 months.
General requirements for professional counseling certification Correct Ans-Counselors
must meet certain levels of education and training in counseling, follow the code of ethics,
and maintain continuing professional education. Evidence of enrollment in a master's degree
program, and 600 supervised hours by an on-site CRC or by a faculty member who is a CRC.
The candidate must have a min of 240 hours providing direct rehab counseling services to
PWD.
"The economic argument" for rehabilitation Correct Ans-Investing in rehab means more
people working which means more money back in income taxes
Health of PWD historically and today Correct Ans-- moved to cities, moved to production
labor from farm work (different types of acquired disabilities), increased urban populations --
> more visibility of PWD; need to educate large groups of youth/students in vocational skills;
General requirements for professional licensure Correct Ans-Legally governs professional
counseling practice in individual states. Purpose is to establish minimum level of competence
necessary to protect the public from harm. Majority of states requires a master's degree in
counseling (or degree in related field), a degree from an accredited university or program,
complete an examination, and have an average of 3,000 hours of postmaster's experience.
Typically granted by state licensing boards.
Distinction between professional counseling certification and licensure Correct Ans-
Accreditation addresses programs and the minimal standards which training programs must
meet.
Certification addresses individuals, and the recognition that one has met minimal professional
standards to practice independently as a counselor.
Certification organizations for counselors Correct Ans-Commission on Rehabilitation
Counselor Certification (CRCC). About 15,000 worldwide.
Accreditation Correct Ans-A mechanism review educational programs to demonstrate
quality assurance that the education and training of professional counselors is consistent
across the country.
Ex. CACREP (used to be CORE)
practice law Correct Ans-licensure laws that prohibit individuals who have no obtained a
license from performing the functions or scope of practice of a professional.
, RPSE 732 Exam 1 with Complete Solutions
title law Correct Ans-establishes and restricts the use of specific titles for professional
counselors who have met education, training, and experimental requirements.
Difference between practice law and title law in counselor licensure Correct Ans-Practice
Laws prohibit individuals who have no obtained a license from performing the functions or
scope of practice of a professional. Practice laws are state by state and more commonly used
than title laws because they offer more protection.
Title Laws restrict the use of specific titles for professional counselors who have not met
education, training, and experimental requirements.
Licensure-related concepts of portability or reciprocity Correct Ans-Refers to state
regulatory boards recognizing and accepting a licensed professional counselor (LPC)'s license
obtained in another state.
Person-first Correct Ans-Identifies the person before the disability (ex. person with a
disability)
Identity-first Correct Ans-Identifies the disability before the person (ex. disabled person)
Disability (Rehabilitation Act Definition) Correct Ans-Individual who has a physical or
mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of their major life activities; has a
record of such impairment; and/or is regarded as having such an impairment.
, RPSE 732 Exam 1 with Complete Solutions
Disability (ADA Definition) Correct Ans-A person who has a physical or mental impairment
that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such an impairment,
or is regarded as having such an impairment.
Disability (Social Security Definition) Correct Ans-Individual who is not able to engage in
any substantial gainful activity because of a medically determinable physical or mental
impairment that is either: expected to result in death, or has lasted or is expected to last for a
continuous period of at least 12 months.
General requirements for professional counseling certification Correct Ans-Counselors
must meet certain levels of education and training in counseling, follow the code of ethics,
and maintain continuing professional education. Evidence of enrollment in a master's degree
program, and 600 supervised hours by an on-site CRC or by a faculty member who is a CRC.
The candidate must have a min of 240 hours providing direct rehab counseling services to
PWD.
"The economic argument" for rehabilitation Correct Ans-Investing in rehab means more
people working which means more money back in income taxes
Health of PWD historically and today Correct Ans-- moved to cities, moved to production
labor from farm work (different types of acquired disabilities), increased urban populations --
> more visibility of PWD; need to educate large groups of youth/students in vocational skills;
