CRC Exam: Professional Orientation &
Ethical Practice-Graded A
What are the six principals of professional ethics for rehabilitation counselors? - ANS-1.
Autonomy
2. Beneficence
3. Nonmalficence
4. Justice
5. Fidelity
6. Veracity
Autonomy - ANS-Respect the right of the client to make personal choices
Beneficence - ANS-Always intend to do well and act in the best interests of others.
Nonmaleficence - ANS-Do no harm
Justice - ANS-Be fair and impartial to all clients; Be careful not to neglect one client in
favor of another; do not let personal bias influence interactions with clients
Fidelity - ANS-Avoid Insincere statements and impossible promises
Veracity - ANS-Being truthful and honest within one's ability to do so at all times
Aspirational guidelines... - ANS-Moral compulsions to mold behavior in accordance with
what is right and proper. A counselor who fails to adhere to aspirational guidelines
cannot be fined, censured, fired, or chastised since they have not done anything illegal
or unethical.
What is a clients right of disclosure? - ANS-Client should be informed of....
- Credentials possessed by counselor
- intent and purposes of rehab. plan
- Techniques used
- potential risks
- Benefits of services preformed
* Client has the right to refuse any service
* Client has the right to know who may see the reports or evaluations and how they may
be used
, What are ethical considerations of record keeping? - ANS-- Must record whatever
information is required by the agency for which the counselor works and by law
- Must keep all records confidential and secure at all times
- Refrain from transferring a client's records to another person or organization without
the clients expressed permission (unless disclosure is required by law)
- Allow client to review record upon request
- Must follow state and federal guidelines regarding storing and disposing of records
upon termination of client-counselor relationship.
What is abandonment? - ANS-Dismissal of client without ample and proper notice or
referral to other counselors or psychologists
What is a duel relationship? - ANS-Exists when a counselor works with people with
whom they have personal or blood ties.
ex. blood relative, business associate or spouse
When is it appropriate to discuss a client with another professional? - ANS-A counselor
may discuss a client with another professional when they offer information and/or
services that may benefit client
What is countertransference? - ANS-The imposition of emotions a counselor may have
toward a client when the client triggers counselor's feelings by reminding them of
another.
Ethical rules related to establishing fees? - ANS-1. RC must evaluate each client's
financial status to make sure that the fee is within the client's means
2. RC must inform the client of the fees that will be charged and the process that is used
to collect the fees before the counseling process begins
3. RC is prohibited from charging a private fee for an agency client, a referral fee, or any
other fee for a service that a person is entitled to by virtue of being a client of the
counselor or a client of the agency that the counselor works
When can a counselor accept a product or service in exchange for RC services? - ANS-
A counselor is prohibited from accepting a product or service in exchange for rehab.
services unless the client requests the exchange. Also, there must be no reason to
believe that the exchange will harm the client.
Ethical Practice-Graded A
What are the six principals of professional ethics for rehabilitation counselors? - ANS-1.
Autonomy
2. Beneficence
3. Nonmalficence
4. Justice
5. Fidelity
6. Veracity
Autonomy - ANS-Respect the right of the client to make personal choices
Beneficence - ANS-Always intend to do well and act in the best interests of others.
Nonmaleficence - ANS-Do no harm
Justice - ANS-Be fair and impartial to all clients; Be careful not to neglect one client in
favor of another; do not let personal bias influence interactions with clients
Fidelity - ANS-Avoid Insincere statements and impossible promises
Veracity - ANS-Being truthful and honest within one's ability to do so at all times
Aspirational guidelines... - ANS-Moral compulsions to mold behavior in accordance with
what is right and proper. A counselor who fails to adhere to aspirational guidelines
cannot be fined, censured, fired, or chastised since they have not done anything illegal
or unethical.
What is a clients right of disclosure? - ANS-Client should be informed of....
- Credentials possessed by counselor
- intent and purposes of rehab. plan
- Techniques used
- potential risks
- Benefits of services preformed
* Client has the right to refuse any service
* Client has the right to know who may see the reports or evaluations and how they may
be used
, What are ethical considerations of record keeping? - ANS-- Must record whatever
information is required by the agency for which the counselor works and by law
- Must keep all records confidential and secure at all times
- Refrain from transferring a client's records to another person or organization without
the clients expressed permission (unless disclosure is required by law)
- Allow client to review record upon request
- Must follow state and federal guidelines regarding storing and disposing of records
upon termination of client-counselor relationship.
What is abandonment? - ANS-Dismissal of client without ample and proper notice or
referral to other counselors or psychologists
What is a duel relationship? - ANS-Exists when a counselor works with people with
whom they have personal or blood ties.
ex. blood relative, business associate or spouse
When is it appropriate to discuss a client with another professional? - ANS-A counselor
may discuss a client with another professional when they offer information and/or
services that may benefit client
What is countertransference? - ANS-The imposition of emotions a counselor may have
toward a client when the client triggers counselor's feelings by reminding them of
another.
Ethical rules related to establishing fees? - ANS-1. RC must evaluate each client's
financial status to make sure that the fee is within the client's means
2. RC must inform the client of the fees that will be charged and the process that is used
to collect the fees before the counseling process begins
3. RC is prohibited from charging a private fee for an agency client, a referral fee, or any
other fee for a service that a person is entitled to by virtue of being a client of the
counselor or a client of the agency that the counselor works
When can a counselor accept a product or service in exchange for RC services? - ANS-
A counselor is prohibited from accepting a product or service in exchange for rehab.
services unless the client requests the exchange. Also, there must be no reason to
believe that the exchange will harm the client.
