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Acceptable continuing education verification of attendance documents include: -
ANSWER -(1) An official continuing education validation form furnished by the
presenter
(2) A letter on the sponsoring presenter's letterhead giving the name of the
program, location, dates, subjects taught, total number of hours attended,
participant's name and presenter's name and credentials
(3) An official graduate transcript showing course or audit credit
(4) A letter for teaching activities on the sponsor's letterhead giving the name of
the program, location, dates, subject taught, and total number of hours taught.
What happens if I don't do my CEUs? - ANSWER -Your license gets suspended!
What happens if an LPC submits fraudulent CEU hours? - ANSWER -The hours
will be reviewed by the License Committee for referral for disciplinary action by
the Board and may result in sanction by the Board.
LPCs shall retain verification of attendance documents for all CEU hours claimed
for a period of ____ years - ANSWER -2
What information is put on the license? - ANSWER -Licensee's name
License number
Speciality designation (if applicable)
Highest counseling field degree
Date of issuance
Interum renewal means what? - ANSWER -If I renew my license at a date other
than June, I will pay a prorated rate and complete a prorated number of CEUs such
as to remain on a fiscal year basis.
NOTE: Unlike other states, Oklahoma LPC licenses expire in three consecutive
periods: initial, interim and annual. The interim renewal period expires on the
following June 30
NOTE: interum means "meanwhile, or in the meantime"
, What is required for me to renew my license? - ANSWER -1. Compliance with
the acts and rules
2. Documentation of required CEUs
3. Payment of renewal fee
What does RFI mean? - ANSWER -Request for Inquiry
Once a request for inquiry has been received by the board, the executive director
will? - ANSWER -1. Stamp the first page of the complaint indicating the date
received
2. Review the complaint to determine the jurisdiction
3. Generate a letter to the complainant indicating the received complaint
Who is involved, and what is the process of reviewing a complaint? - ANSWER -
The Executive Director will respond directly to a Complainant when matters do
not allege a violation of the Act and/or Rules.
If Acts/Rules ARE violated, the Executive Director will refer an RFI to the
Complaint Committee.
If the Complaint Committee is involved, they will meet with individuals, appoint
an investigator, outline the proposed agreed settlement, authorize the filing, and
then close the complaint.
If the Complaint Committee decides to meet with an individual, the Committee
shall proceed by... - ANSWER -1. Notifying the LPC or candidate that an RFI has
been received, outlining the nature of the inquiry
2. Requesting a prompt letter to the Board responding to the merits of the RFI and
a meeting with the Complaint Committee for an interview at a date and time
determined by the Committee.
*If the LPC or candidate fails to respond with a prompt letter or fails to meet with
the Complaint Committee at their request, the Committee may refer the RFI for
investigation.
If the complaint is moved forward to investigation, the complaint committee
shall... - ANSWER -1. Contact an investigator set by the board
2. Provide the designated investigator with the name and address of the
complainant, if available, and the LPC or candidate; and
, 3. Notify the LPC or candidate by certified mail that a RFI has been received and
an investigation is being conducted.
Active duty military can renew licenses - ANSWER -1. Without fees; and
2. Without CEUs, when circumstances do not allow, or if military employment is
in a social work capacity
What is the ratio of supervisees to supervisors for group supervision? - ANSWER
-2-6 supervisees and the supervisor
What is the maximum number of supervisees to be supervised by one supervisor?
- ANSWER -12
How much of supervision can be group supervision? - ANSWER -No more than
half
How often do supervisors watch live tape or co-facilitate sessions? - ANSWER -
At least two per each six month evaluation period
How often is the evaluation of supervised experience submitted and what is
included? - ANSWER -Twice per year.
The supervisor and supervisee shall sign and submit the "Evaluation of Supervised
Experience" form, including documentation of observations and date of
consultation between approved supervisor and on-site supervisor, semi-annually
(twice a year).
What is included in the Evaluation of Supervised Experience document? -
ANSWER -(1) Identifying information
(2) Time, place and duration of supervised experience;
(3) Percentage of time spent in different counseling activities;
(4) Supervisor's rating of professional activity;
(5) Supervisor's comment section; and (6) Record of supervised experience.
NOTE: Any Evaluation of Supervised Experience form that is submitted beyond
60 days of the semi-annual due date will not be credited towards the duration of
supervision.
What is the Board application fee? - ANSWER -$145