COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH JURISPRUDENCE
UPDATED EXAM SCRIPT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
MARKED A+
✔✔What is the purpose of a mandatory disclosure statement in client records? - ✔✔To
inform clients about their rights and the nature of the services provided.
✔✔What is the required documentation for tests administered to clients? - ✔✔Records
must include the name of the test, dates administered, and names of the administering
professionals.
✔✔What does CRS § 12-245-224 or CRS § 12-30-102 refer to? - ✔✔These are specific
statutes related to violations in mental health practice in Colorado.
✔✔What must a healthcare professional do within 30 days after public disciplinary
action by a mental health board? - ✔✔Update their Healthcare Professions Profile.
✔✔What is a reason a professional may refuse to treat a potential client? - ✔✔If the
individual refuses to sign the mandatory disclosure of information forms.
✔✔What happens if a professional receives disciplinary action on their credential from
another state? - ✔✔It applies if the acts and omissions are substantially similar to those
in Colorado.
✔✔Under what condition can a professional provide confidential information to their
board? - ✔✔Only with a signed release from the client.
✔✔When can a professional release a client's name to a collection agency? - ✔✔Only if
the client has paid for services or is in arrears.
✔✔Which statements about Board Rules are correct? - ✔✔1. Board Rules are legally
enforceable. 3. They affect every person who is not exempt and practices in a regulated
profession in Colorado. 6. They are set forth to carry out the powers and duties of the
Board.
✔✔What should a professional do if an out-of-state relative wants to talk about a client?
- ✔✔Obtain the client's consent before speaking with the relative.
✔✔What must a regulated professional do regarding changes to their contact
information? - ✔✔Notify the Division within thirty days of any name, telephone number,
or address change.
,✔✔What is the consequence of failing to renew a mental health credential? - ✔✔Failure
to renew does not excuse the practitioner from renewal requirements.
✔✔What is the grace period for renewing an expired mental health credential? -
✔✔There is a sixty-day grace period after expiration without disciplinary sanctions.
✔✔What happens if a professional does not renew their credential within the grace
period? - ✔✔They will be treated as having an expired credential and will be ineligible to
practice.
✔✔Which professionals are regulated under the Mental Health Practice Act in
Colorado? - ✔✔1. Mental health professionals with a provisional license. 3. Employment
or rehabilitation counselors practicing psychotherapy.
✔✔Which professionals are NOT regulated under the Mental Health Practice Act? -
✔✔Life coaches serving clients exclusively as personal professional coaches and
unlicensed religious ministers.
✔✔What is a prohibited dual relationship in mental health practice? - ✔✔A situation
where a regulated mental health professional engages in relationships that could impair
professional judgment or create conflicts of interest.
✔✔Which actions may indicate a prohibited dual relationship? - ✔✔1. Falsifying or
failing to make essential entries on patient records. 2. Providing services to a spouse of
a business partner. 3. Paying for advertising services based on patient results. 4.
Treating an employee indirectly supervised. 5. Receiving services from an existing
client. 6. Providing therapy to an employee.
✔✔What must a regulated professional do if they have a condition affecting their ability
to treat clients? - ✔✔They must notify the regulating board.
✔✔What is required before disclosing client communication made during professional
employment? - ✔✔Client consent is required prior to disclosure.
✔✔What actions can a board take after a hearing or mediation regarding a regulated
professional's misconduct? - ✔✔1. Impose probationary status. 2. Enter into a deferred
settlement. 3. Revoke credentials. 4. Suspend credentials.
✔✔What constitutes a violation of the Colorado Mental Health Practice Act? - ✔✔1.
Failing to notify the board of a condition affecting treatment ability. 2. Not complying with
mandatory disclosure requirements. 3. Accepting commissions for client referrals. 4.
Using or recommending rebirthing techniques. 5. Failing to obtain consultation or
referral when needed. 6. Fraudulently obtaining credentials.
, ✔✔What is the purpose of mandatory disclosure of information to clients? - ✔✔To
ensure clients are informed about their rights and the professional's qualifications.
✔✔When should mandatory disclosure be provided to clients? - ✔✔During the initial
client contact.
✔✔When must the client sign the mandatory disclosure document? - ✔✔By the second
visit, unless they are unable to write, refuse, or object.
✔✔What are the potential consequences for a regulated professional found guilty of
misconduct? - ✔✔Consequences can include probation, suspension, or revocation of
credentials.
✔✔What is one example of a prohibited action regarding client referrals? - ✔✔Accepting
commissions or rebates for referring clients.
✔✔What is the significance of client consent in mental health practices? - ✔✔It protects
client confidentiality and autonomy regarding their personal information.
✔✔What is the role of the board in regulating mental health professionals? - ✔✔To
oversee compliance with laws and ethical standards, and to take action against
misconduct.
✔✔What is the importance of maintaining accurate patient records? - ✔✔Accurate
records are essential for effective treatment and legal compliance.
✔✔What is the ethical obligation of a mental health professional regarding client safety?
- ✔✔To ensure they have the skills and conditions necessary to treat clients safely.
✔✔What should a mental health professional do if they are unable to provide competent
care? - ✔✔They should seek consultation or refer the client to another professional.
✔✔What is the potential risk of treating an employee in a mental health setting? - ✔✔It
may create a conflict of interest and impair professional judgment.
✔✔What are the implications of failing to comply with mandatory disclosure
requirements? - ✔✔It can lead to disciplinary action by the regulating board.
✔✔How can a regulated professional demonstrate ethical practice? - ✔✔By adhering to
established guidelines, maintaining client confidentiality, and avoiding dual
relationships.
✔✔What is the significance of the Colorado Mental Health Practice Act? - ✔✔It sets the
legal framework for the practice of mental health professionals in Colorado.
UPDATED EXAM SCRIPT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
MARKED A+
✔✔What is the purpose of a mandatory disclosure statement in client records? - ✔✔To
inform clients about their rights and the nature of the services provided.
✔✔What is the required documentation for tests administered to clients? - ✔✔Records
must include the name of the test, dates administered, and names of the administering
professionals.
✔✔What does CRS § 12-245-224 or CRS § 12-30-102 refer to? - ✔✔These are specific
statutes related to violations in mental health practice in Colorado.
✔✔What must a healthcare professional do within 30 days after public disciplinary
action by a mental health board? - ✔✔Update their Healthcare Professions Profile.
✔✔What is a reason a professional may refuse to treat a potential client? - ✔✔If the
individual refuses to sign the mandatory disclosure of information forms.
✔✔What happens if a professional receives disciplinary action on their credential from
another state? - ✔✔It applies if the acts and omissions are substantially similar to those
in Colorado.
✔✔Under what condition can a professional provide confidential information to their
board? - ✔✔Only with a signed release from the client.
✔✔When can a professional release a client's name to a collection agency? - ✔✔Only if
the client has paid for services or is in arrears.
✔✔Which statements about Board Rules are correct? - ✔✔1. Board Rules are legally
enforceable. 3. They affect every person who is not exempt and practices in a regulated
profession in Colorado. 6. They are set forth to carry out the powers and duties of the
Board.
✔✔What should a professional do if an out-of-state relative wants to talk about a client?
- ✔✔Obtain the client's consent before speaking with the relative.
✔✔What must a regulated professional do regarding changes to their contact
information? - ✔✔Notify the Division within thirty days of any name, telephone number,
or address change.
,✔✔What is the consequence of failing to renew a mental health credential? - ✔✔Failure
to renew does not excuse the practitioner from renewal requirements.
✔✔What is the grace period for renewing an expired mental health credential? -
✔✔There is a sixty-day grace period after expiration without disciplinary sanctions.
✔✔What happens if a professional does not renew their credential within the grace
period? - ✔✔They will be treated as having an expired credential and will be ineligible to
practice.
✔✔Which professionals are regulated under the Mental Health Practice Act in
Colorado? - ✔✔1. Mental health professionals with a provisional license. 3. Employment
or rehabilitation counselors practicing psychotherapy.
✔✔Which professionals are NOT regulated under the Mental Health Practice Act? -
✔✔Life coaches serving clients exclusively as personal professional coaches and
unlicensed religious ministers.
✔✔What is a prohibited dual relationship in mental health practice? - ✔✔A situation
where a regulated mental health professional engages in relationships that could impair
professional judgment or create conflicts of interest.
✔✔Which actions may indicate a prohibited dual relationship? - ✔✔1. Falsifying or
failing to make essential entries on patient records. 2. Providing services to a spouse of
a business partner. 3. Paying for advertising services based on patient results. 4.
Treating an employee indirectly supervised. 5. Receiving services from an existing
client. 6. Providing therapy to an employee.
✔✔What must a regulated professional do if they have a condition affecting their ability
to treat clients? - ✔✔They must notify the regulating board.
✔✔What is required before disclosing client communication made during professional
employment? - ✔✔Client consent is required prior to disclosure.
✔✔What actions can a board take after a hearing or mediation regarding a regulated
professional's misconduct? - ✔✔1. Impose probationary status. 2. Enter into a deferred
settlement. 3. Revoke credentials. 4. Suspend credentials.
✔✔What constitutes a violation of the Colorado Mental Health Practice Act? - ✔✔1.
Failing to notify the board of a condition affecting treatment ability. 2. Not complying with
mandatory disclosure requirements. 3. Accepting commissions for client referrals. 4.
Using or recommending rebirthing techniques. 5. Failing to obtain consultation or
referral when needed. 6. Fraudulently obtaining credentials.
, ✔✔What is the purpose of mandatory disclosure of information to clients? - ✔✔To
ensure clients are informed about their rights and the professional's qualifications.
✔✔When should mandatory disclosure be provided to clients? - ✔✔During the initial
client contact.
✔✔When must the client sign the mandatory disclosure document? - ✔✔By the second
visit, unless they are unable to write, refuse, or object.
✔✔What are the potential consequences for a regulated professional found guilty of
misconduct? - ✔✔Consequences can include probation, suspension, or revocation of
credentials.
✔✔What is one example of a prohibited action regarding client referrals? - ✔✔Accepting
commissions or rebates for referring clients.
✔✔What is the significance of client consent in mental health practices? - ✔✔It protects
client confidentiality and autonomy regarding their personal information.
✔✔What is the role of the board in regulating mental health professionals? - ✔✔To
oversee compliance with laws and ethical standards, and to take action against
misconduct.
✔✔What is the importance of maintaining accurate patient records? - ✔✔Accurate
records are essential for effective treatment and legal compliance.
✔✔What is the ethical obligation of a mental health professional regarding client safety?
- ✔✔To ensure they have the skills and conditions necessary to treat clients safely.
✔✔What should a mental health professional do if they are unable to provide competent
care? - ✔✔They should seek consultation or refer the client to another professional.
✔✔What is the potential risk of treating an employee in a mental health setting? - ✔✔It
may create a conflict of interest and impair professional judgment.
✔✔What are the implications of failing to comply with mandatory disclosure
requirements? - ✔✔It can lead to disciplinary action by the regulating board.
✔✔How can a regulated professional demonstrate ethical practice? - ✔✔By adhering to
established guidelines, maintaining client confidentiality, and avoiding dual
relationships.
✔✔What is the significance of the Colorado Mental Health Practice Act? - ✔✔It sets the
legal framework for the practice of mental health professionals in Colorado.
