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Ethics and Legal Issues in Counseling Flashcards

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  1. CACREP accreditation standards are relevant to counseling programs because they:

    Answer: Establish minimum curricular and clinical training standards for graduate programs

    CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) sets standards for graduate counseling training programs, ensuring graduates receive comprehensive preparation.

  2. The National Counselor Examination (NCE) is required for which credential?

    Answer: NCC (National Certified Counselor)

    The NCE is the primary examination for the NCC credential, awarded by NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors), and is also accepted for licensure in many states.

  3. When a counselor engages in sexual contact with a current client, this represents which category of ethical violation?

    Answer: A serious ethical violation and often a criminal offense

    Sexual contact with current clients is an absolute ethical prohibition in the ACA Code of Ethics, constitutes exploitation, and is a criminal offense in many U.S. states.

  4. A counselor who lacks competence in a specialized area is obligated to:

    Answer: Refer to or consult with a competent professional

    The ACA Code of Ethics requires counselors to practice within the boundaries of their competence and to refer, consult, or seek supervision when working outside their expertise.

  5. The concept of 'fidelity' in counseling ethics means:

    Answer: Being honest and keeping promises and commitments to clients

    Fidelity involves honoring commitments, keeping promises, and being truthful with clients, which forms the basis of the therapeutic relationship and trust.

  6. Telehealth and distance counseling require counselors to consider which unique ethical issue?

    Answer: Verifying client identity, technology security, jurisdiction laws, and emergency protocols

    Distance counseling introduces unique ethical concerns including verifying client identity, ensuring platform security, knowing the client's jurisdiction's laws, and having emergency backup plans.