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OLERE STUDY GUIDE FOR 2026
EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |
ALREADY A GRADED | NEW AND
REVISED
What is considered "full-time"? - ANSWER- At least 20 hours per
week.
For each 1,000 clock hours of full-time, on-the-job experience, ___
hours shall be direct client contact hours - ANSWER- 350
How many hours of supervised, full-time, on-the-job experience shall be
completed by an LPC candidate? - ANSWER- 3 years or 3,000 clock
hours of full time, on-the-job experience
Weekly, face-to-face supervision shall be accrued under an LPC at the
ratio of ____ minutes of supervision for every ___ of on-the-job
experience. - ANSWER- 45 minutes; 20 hours
Regardless of the number of hours earned beyond the master's degree,
the LPC supervisee shall receive at least 1 year or ____ clock hours of
supervision - ANSWER- 1,000
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If an applicant completes the supervised experience requirement before
passing the licensure examination, the applicant shall... - ANSWER-
continue to practice under the LPC supervision until licensed (unless
exempted by the Act)
*Failure to do so constitutes a violation of the Act and may be subject to
prosecution under the District Attorney and sanction by the Board.
Applicants shall complete supervised experience requirements within
____ months of the date of the approval of the first supervision
agreement or the application shall be voided. - ANSWER- 60
Approved supervisors shall perform at least ___ observations per each
___ month evaluation period for each supervisee - ANSWER- 2
observations; per each 6 month period
How often shall approved supervisors consult with on-site supervisors? -
ANSWER- At least once during each 6 month evaluation period for each
supervisee.
The Evaluation of Supervised Experience Form consists of - 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
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(6) Record of supervised experience.
What is the initial license fee cost? - ANSWER- $90 which is valid for 2
years
How much does it cost to renew your license once you have it, and when
is the due date? - ANSWER- $80 submitted on or before June 30th, and
the license valid for one year UNTIL JUNE
How much does it cost to renew your license late? - ANSWER- $80
PLUS a $25 late fee charge
How much does it cost to get your license replaced? - ANSWER- $25 to
replace a license which has been lost, damaged, or is in need of revision
How many CEUs are needed each year? - ANSWER- 20 clock hours
after licensure
At least 3 clock hours of CEUs must fall under what category? -
ANSWER- Counseling ethics
What makes Continuing Education acceptable? - ANSWER- 1.
Presented by a person who is LPC or related professional (ACA, APA,
LMFT, etc.)
2. Sponsored by the state government
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3. A college course, seminar, workshop, home study (board approved
and no more than 10hrs) or takes place at a conference.
Continuing Education in Counseling Supervision is acceptable as
meeting the pre-approval requirements by the Board when the
continuing education program: - ANSWER- (1) Addresses issues
specifically related to the practice of clinical supervision, as the sole
focus
(2) Contains content in one or more of the following knowledge areas:
(A) Ethical and legal considerations in the practice of clinical
supervision;
(B) Theoretical models of clinical supervision;
(C) Intervention methods and modalities of clinical supervision;
(D) Research in clinical supervision.
Continuing education may also be accrued when the LPC teaches in
programs such as institutes, seminars, workshops, and conferences,
provided that such teaching is.... - ANSWER- Not required as part of the
LPC's regular employment.
When an LPC counts teaching toward their CEUs, ___ hours are
credited for each hour taught. - ANSWER- 2
No more than ___ hours of CEUs may be accrued per year through
teaching activities. - ANSWER- 10.
OLERE STUDY GUIDE FOR 2026
EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |
ALREADY A GRADED | NEW AND
REVISED
What is considered "full-time"? - ANSWER- At least 20 hours per
week.
For each 1,000 clock hours of full-time, on-the-job experience, ___
hours shall be direct client contact hours - ANSWER- 350
How many hours of supervised, full-time, on-the-job experience shall be
completed by an LPC candidate? - ANSWER- 3 years or 3,000 clock
hours of full time, on-the-job experience
Weekly, face-to-face supervision shall be accrued under an LPC at the
ratio of ____ minutes of supervision for every ___ of on-the-job
experience. - ANSWER- 45 minutes; 20 hours
Regardless of the number of hours earned beyond the master's degree,
the LPC supervisee shall receive at least 1 year or ____ clock hours of
supervision - ANSWER- 1,000
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If an applicant completes the supervised experience requirement before
passing the licensure examination, the applicant shall... - ANSWER-
continue to practice under the LPC supervision until licensed (unless
exempted by the Act)
*Failure to do so constitutes a violation of the Act and may be subject to
prosecution under the District Attorney and sanction by the Board.
Applicants shall complete supervised experience requirements within
____ months of the date of the approval of the first supervision
agreement or the application shall be voided. - ANSWER- 60
Approved supervisors shall perform at least ___ observations per each
___ month evaluation period for each supervisee - ANSWER- 2
observations; per each 6 month period
How often shall approved supervisors consult with on-site supervisors? -
ANSWER- At least once during each 6 month evaluation period for each
supervisee.
The Evaluation of Supervised Experience Form consists of - 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
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(6) Record of supervised experience.
What is the initial license fee cost? - ANSWER- $90 which is valid for 2
years
How much does it cost to renew your license once you have it, and when
is the due date? - ANSWER- $80 submitted on or before June 30th, and
the license valid for one year UNTIL JUNE
How much does it cost to renew your license late? - ANSWER- $80
PLUS a $25 late fee charge
How much does it cost to get your license replaced? - ANSWER- $25 to
replace a license which has been lost, damaged, or is in need of revision
How many CEUs are needed each year? - ANSWER- 20 clock hours
after licensure
At least 3 clock hours of CEUs must fall under what category? -
ANSWER- Counseling ethics
What makes Continuing Education acceptable? - ANSWER- 1.
Presented by a person who is LPC or related professional (ACA, APA,
LMFT, etc.)
2. Sponsored by the state government
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3. A college course, seminar, workshop, home study (board approved
and no more than 10hrs) or takes place at a conference.
Continuing Education in Counseling Supervision is acceptable as
meeting the pre-approval requirements by the Board when the
continuing education program: - ANSWER- (1) Addresses issues
specifically related to the practice of clinical supervision, as the sole
focus
(2) Contains content in one or more of the following knowledge areas:
(A) Ethical and legal considerations in the practice of clinical
supervision;
(B) Theoretical models of clinical supervision;
(C) Intervention methods and modalities of clinical supervision;
(D) Research in clinical supervision.
Continuing education may also be accrued when the LPC teaches in
programs such as institutes, seminars, workshops, and conferences,
provided that such teaching is.... - ANSWER- Not required as part of the
LPC's regular employment.
When an LPC counts teaching toward their CEUs, ___ hours are
credited for each hour taught. - ANSWER- 2
No more than ___ hours of CEUs may be accrued per year through
teaching activities. - ANSWER- 10.
