Maryland State Law Exam Correct
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Board Definition - Answer-State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
6 Types of Licenses by the Board - Answer-Clinical alcohol and drug
Clinical marriage and family
Clinical professional counselor
Graduate alcohol and drug
Graduate marriage and family
Graduate Professional Counselor
Professional Competence - Answer-A counselor shall practice only within boundaries of
competence
Get consultation with new competencies
Maintain qualification through CE
Impaired Professional Competence - Answer-Terminate or limit activities
Seek professional assistance
Ethical Responsibility - Answer-A counselor shall: consult when ethics are raised
take credit for only work performed
notify board of any license status change
Disclose all conflicts of interest
Receive appropriate authorization for minors
Protect minors' interests
Provide continuity of care
Maintain accurate records
Provide lawfully required reports
Report violations
Counseling shall inform what and connect what? - Answer-Counselor shall: inform client
of rights, goals, risks, limits, fees, diagnoses
Connect and document collaboration with other providers
Termination may occur when - Answer-services are no longer requested; serves the
client's needs; incompetent counselor; fees not paid; or the agency cannot meet needs
Termination occurs after - Answer-securing agreement or offering appropriate referral
Gifts may be accepted when - Answer-relationship is not exploitative; client requests it;
written contract is established; arrangements are accepted by other professionals in the
community
, When making a referral, - Answer-a counselor may not give or accept anything when
giving or receiving a referral
In advertisements and public statements, - Answer-name and credentials must be
accurate; adequate info must be present; NO misrepresentation; abstain from
solicitation for testimonials
When educating, - Answer-use accurate information; not mislead recipients or
encourage them that they are now clients
When doing non traditional therapy with physical contact, - Answer-an assessment of
the client must be completed; written rationale for touch must be provided; consent,
which addresses risks, benefits, rationale, alternatives, procedure of touch
Review hearing procedures from 54-59 - Answer-DO IT
CEU length - Answer-60 minutes
Seminar - Answer-meeting of highly experienced individuals led by an expert
Symposium - Answer-presentation with two differing speakers on a specific topic and a
discussant who summarizes the issues
Workshop - Answer-a gathering for face to face interactions on a topic or technique led
by an expert
CEU Requirements - Answer-40 in a renewal period; 30 In Category A and 10 in Cat B;
No carryover
If less than 2 years for renewal period - Answer-only 20 Cat A CEUs
CEU Documentation - Answer-kept for 4 years
CEU Cat A documentation - Answer-Certificates of completion; transcripts; Reprints of
publications; or proof of presentations
CEU Cat B Documentation - Answer-Dates; Names of presenters; Outlines of
presentations; or topics of presentations
Category A CEUs - Answer-Attending a program
Developing a presentation
Authoring, editing, or reviewing publication
Category A program attendance requirements - Answer--is offered by an approved
sponsor
-intended for prof mental health audience
Answers
Board Definition - Answer-State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists
6 Types of Licenses by the Board - Answer-Clinical alcohol and drug
Clinical marriage and family
Clinical professional counselor
Graduate alcohol and drug
Graduate marriage and family
Graduate Professional Counselor
Professional Competence - Answer-A counselor shall practice only within boundaries of
competence
Get consultation with new competencies
Maintain qualification through CE
Impaired Professional Competence - Answer-Terminate or limit activities
Seek professional assistance
Ethical Responsibility - Answer-A counselor shall: consult when ethics are raised
take credit for only work performed
notify board of any license status change
Disclose all conflicts of interest
Receive appropriate authorization for minors
Protect minors' interests
Provide continuity of care
Maintain accurate records
Provide lawfully required reports
Report violations
Counseling shall inform what and connect what? - Answer-Counselor shall: inform client
of rights, goals, risks, limits, fees, diagnoses
Connect and document collaboration with other providers
Termination may occur when - Answer-services are no longer requested; serves the
client's needs; incompetent counselor; fees not paid; or the agency cannot meet needs
Termination occurs after - Answer-securing agreement or offering appropriate referral
Gifts may be accepted when - Answer-relationship is not exploitative; client requests it;
written contract is established; arrangements are accepted by other professionals in the
community
, When making a referral, - Answer-a counselor may not give or accept anything when
giving or receiving a referral
In advertisements and public statements, - Answer-name and credentials must be
accurate; adequate info must be present; NO misrepresentation; abstain from
solicitation for testimonials
When educating, - Answer-use accurate information; not mislead recipients or
encourage them that they are now clients
When doing non traditional therapy with physical contact, - Answer-an assessment of
the client must be completed; written rationale for touch must be provided; consent,
which addresses risks, benefits, rationale, alternatives, procedure of touch
Review hearing procedures from 54-59 - Answer-DO IT
CEU length - Answer-60 minutes
Seminar - Answer-meeting of highly experienced individuals led by an expert
Symposium - Answer-presentation with two differing speakers on a specific topic and a
discussant who summarizes the issues
Workshop - Answer-a gathering for face to face interactions on a topic or technique led
by an expert
CEU Requirements - Answer-40 in a renewal period; 30 In Category A and 10 in Cat B;
No carryover
If less than 2 years for renewal period - Answer-only 20 Cat A CEUs
CEU Documentation - Answer-kept for 4 years
CEU Cat A documentation - Answer-Certificates of completion; transcripts; Reprints of
publications; or proof of presentations
CEU Cat B Documentation - Answer-Dates; Names of presenters; Outlines of
presentations; or topics of presentations
Category A CEUs - Answer-Attending a program
Developing a presentation
Authoring, editing, or reviewing publication
Category A program attendance requirements - Answer--is offered by an approved
sponsor
-intended for prof mental health audience
