LCDC CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026
COMPLETE ANSWER COMPENDIUM
◉Define Screening. Answer: The process by which a client is
determined appropriate and eligible for admission to a particular
program.
◉Define Intake. Answer: Administrative and initial assessment
procedures for admission to a program.
◉Define Orientation. Answer: Describing to the client the general
nature and goals of the program; the rules governing client conduct
and infractions that can lead to disciplinary action or discharge from
the program, the hours during which services are available; the
treatment costs that are to be borne by the client, if any; and the
client's rights.
◉Define Assessment. Answer: Those procedures by which a
counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual's
strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs for the development of
the treatment plan.
,◉Define Treatment Planning. Answer: The process in which the
counselor and the client identify and rank problems needing
resolution, establish agreed upon immediate and long-term goals,
and decide on the treatment methods and resources to be used.
◉Define Counseling. Answer: The utilization of special skills to
assist individuals, families, or groups in achieving objectives through
exploration of a problem and its ramifications; examination of
attitudes and feelings; consideration of alternative solutions; and
decision making.
◉Define Case Management. Answer: Activities intended to bring
services, agencies, resources, or people together within a planned
framework of action toward the achievement of established goals. It
may involve liaison activities and collateral contacts.
◉Define Crisis Intervention. Answer: Those services which respond
to an alcohol and/or other drug abuser's needs during acute
emotional and/or physical distress.
◉Define Client Education. Answer: Provision of information to
individuals and groups concerning alcohol and other drug abuse and
the available services and resources.
, ◉Define Referral. Answer: Identification of client's needs that
cannot be met by the counselor or agency and assisting the client to
use the support systems and community resources available.
◉Define Reports and Record Keeping. Answer: Charting the results
of the assessment and treatment plan; writing reports, progress
notes, discharge summaries, and other client-related data.
◉Define Consultation. Answer: Relating with counselors and other
professionals in regard to client treatment (services) to assure
comprehensive quality care for the client.
◉Psychosocial Stage: Infancy (Birth to 18 months). Answer: Trust vs
Mistrust:
◉Psychosocial Stage: Early Childhood (2 to 3 years). Answer:
Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt
◉Psychosocial Stage: Preschool (3 to 5 years). Answer: Initiative vs
Guilt
◉Psychosocial Stage: School Age (6 to 11 years). Answer: Industry
vs Inferiority
COMPLETE ANSWER COMPENDIUM
◉Define Screening. Answer: The process by which a client is
determined appropriate and eligible for admission to a particular
program.
◉Define Intake. Answer: Administrative and initial assessment
procedures for admission to a program.
◉Define Orientation. Answer: Describing to the client the general
nature and goals of the program; the rules governing client conduct
and infractions that can lead to disciplinary action or discharge from
the program, the hours during which services are available; the
treatment costs that are to be borne by the client, if any; and the
client's rights.
◉Define Assessment. Answer: Those procedures by which a
counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual's
strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs for the development of
the treatment plan.
,◉Define Treatment Planning. Answer: The process in which the
counselor and the client identify and rank problems needing
resolution, establish agreed upon immediate and long-term goals,
and decide on the treatment methods and resources to be used.
◉Define Counseling. Answer: The utilization of special skills to
assist individuals, families, or groups in achieving objectives through
exploration of a problem and its ramifications; examination of
attitudes and feelings; consideration of alternative solutions; and
decision making.
◉Define Case Management. Answer: Activities intended to bring
services, agencies, resources, or people together within a planned
framework of action toward the achievement of established goals. It
may involve liaison activities and collateral contacts.
◉Define Crisis Intervention. Answer: Those services which respond
to an alcohol and/or other drug abuser's needs during acute
emotional and/or physical distress.
◉Define Client Education. Answer: Provision of information to
individuals and groups concerning alcohol and other drug abuse and
the available services and resources.
, ◉Define Referral. Answer: Identification of client's needs that
cannot be met by the counselor or agency and assisting the client to
use the support systems and community resources available.
◉Define Reports and Record Keeping. Answer: Charting the results
of the assessment and treatment plan; writing reports, progress
notes, discharge summaries, and other client-related data.
◉Define Consultation. Answer: Relating with counselors and other
professionals in regard to client treatment (services) to assure
comprehensive quality care for the client.
◉Psychosocial Stage: Infancy (Birth to 18 months). Answer: Trust vs
Mistrust:
◉Psychosocial Stage: Early Childhood (2 to 3 years). Answer:
Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt
◉Psychosocial Stage: Preschool (3 to 5 years). Answer: Initiative vs
Guilt
◉Psychosocial Stage: School Age (6 to 11 years). Answer: Industry
vs Inferiority
