OLERE Study Guide Exam with Questions
and Correct Answers
Question 1
How many total supervised hours are required for LPC licensure in Oklahoma?
Correct Answer
3,000 hours
Question 2
How many of the 3,000 supervised hours must be face-to-face direct client contact?
Correct Answer
1,050 hours (minimum 350 per 1,000)
Question 3
What is the minimum supervision ratio for LPC candidates?
Correct Answer
45 minutes of supervision for every 20 hours worked
Question 4
Who can supervise an LPC Candidate in Oklahoma?
Correct Answer
An LPC-Supervisor approved by the State Board.
Question 5
What forms must be approved before supervised hours can begin?
Correct Answer
Supervision Agreement (Form 1) and Plan of Supervision (Form 2).
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,Question 6
How often must supervision logs and evaluations be submitted?
Correct Answer
Every 6 months
Question 7
What happens if you don't complete supervision within 5 years?
Correct Answer
Your candidacy is void and must reapply.
Question 8
What exam must be passed before starting client work as an LPC Candidate?
Correct Answer
The OLERE.
Question 9
How long do you have to pass the OLERE and NCE after your application is approved?
Correct Answer
2 years
Question 10
Can supervision hours begin before Board approval of the supervision agreement?
Correct Answer
No, hours are not retroactive
Question 11
When is it ethical to break client confidentiality?
Correct Answer
When there is risk of harm to self or others, or as required by law.
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,Question 12
What must a counselor do if they suspect child abuse?
Correct Answer
Report immediately to DHS — it is mandatory in Oklahoma.
Question 13
Are adult abuse reports also mandatory in Oklahoma?
Correct Answer
Yes, for vulnerable adults
Question 14
Can a counselor share client information with a spouse or family member?
Correct Answer
Only with written consent from the client.
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, Question 15
What must be done before recording a counseling session?
Correct Answer
Obtain written and informed consentQuestion 1
True or False: The state of Oklahoma requires that the specific graduate program
granting a master's degree in counseling-related fields must be accredited.
Correct Answer
False
Question 2
Oklahoma regulations specify that applicants for licensure must have three (3)
years of supervised full-time experience in professional counseling subject to the
supervision of a licensed professional counselor. They also state that one (1) or
two (2) years of experience may be gained at the rate of ______ earned beyond
the master's degree, provided that such hours are clearly related to the field of
counseling and are acceptable to the Board.
Correct Answer
1 year for each 30 graduate semester hours
Question 3
Eric is a client who comes to see your work on issues related to depression. Eric
states that his struggles with depression are directly impacting his marriage to
Christina, his wife. After seeing Eric for several sessions, Christina contacted you,
worried that Eric is not making satisfactory progress in treatment and would like
to discuss the matter with you. According to Oklahoma and national
confidentiality laws, the appropriate response to Christina is:
Correct Answer
As a professional and to keep with confidentiality, I can not confirm that He is a
client.
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and Correct Answers
Question 1
How many total supervised hours are required for LPC licensure in Oklahoma?
Correct Answer
3,000 hours
Question 2
How many of the 3,000 supervised hours must be face-to-face direct client contact?
Correct Answer
1,050 hours (minimum 350 per 1,000)
Question 3
What is the minimum supervision ratio for LPC candidates?
Correct Answer
45 minutes of supervision for every 20 hours worked
Question 4
Who can supervise an LPC Candidate in Oklahoma?
Correct Answer
An LPC-Supervisor approved by the State Board.
Question 5
What forms must be approved before supervised hours can begin?
Correct Answer
Supervision Agreement (Form 1) and Plan of Supervision (Form 2).
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,Question 6
How often must supervision logs and evaluations be submitted?
Correct Answer
Every 6 months
Question 7
What happens if you don't complete supervision within 5 years?
Correct Answer
Your candidacy is void and must reapply.
Question 8
What exam must be passed before starting client work as an LPC Candidate?
Correct Answer
The OLERE.
Question 9
How long do you have to pass the OLERE and NCE after your application is approved?
Correct Answer
2 years
Question 10
Can supervision hours begin before Board approval of the supervision agreement?
Correct Answer
No, hours are not retroactive
Question 11
When is it ethical to break client confidentiality?
Correct Answer
When there is risk of harm to self or others, or as required by law.
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,Question 12
What must a counselor do if they suspect child abuse?
Correct Answer
Report immediately to DHS — it is mandatory in Oklahoma.
Question 13
Are adult abuse reports also mandatory in Oklahoma?
Correct Answer
Yes, for vulnerable adults
Question 14
Can a counselor share client information with a spouse or family member?
Correct Answer
Only with written consent from the client.
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, Question 15
What must be done before recording a counseling session?
Correct Answer
Obtain written and informed consentQuestion 1
True or False: The state of Oklahoma requires that the specific graduate program
granting a master's degree in counseling-related fields must be accredited.
Correct Answer
False
Question 2
Oklahoma regulations specify that applicants for licensure must have three (3)
years of supervised full-time experience in professional counseling subject to the
supervision of a licensed professional counselor. They also state that one (1) or
two (2) years of experience may be gained at the rate of ______ earned beyond
the master's degree, provided that such hours are clearly related to the field of
counseling and are acceptable to the Board.
Correct Answer
1 year for each 30 graduate semester hours
Question 3
Eric is a client who comes to see your work on issues related to depression. Eric
states that his struggles with depression are directly impacting his marriage to
Christina, his wife. After seeing Eric for several sessions, Christina contacted you,
worried that Eric is not making satisfactory progress in treatment and would like
to discuss the matter with you. According to Oklahoma and national
confidentiality laws, the appropriate response to Christina is:
Correct Answer
As a professional and to keep with confidentiality, I can not confirm that He is a
client.
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