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Continuing Education and Maintenance Flashcards

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  1. A counselor wants to maintain the NCC (National Certified Counselor) credential alongside the LPCC license. The NCC renewal cycle is:

    Answer: 5 years

    NBCC requires NCC holders to renew their credential every 5 years through CE completion or re-examination.

  2. Which of the following CE formats is considered 'synchronous' continuing education?

    Answer: A live virtual workshop with real-time instructor interaction

    Synchronous CE occurs in real time with an instructor present, such as live webinars or in-person workshops.

  3. An LPCC supervises a pre-licensed counselor and wants to count those supervision hours toward her own CE requirements. This would be:

    Answer: Permissible only if the board specifically allows supervision to count as CE

    Some state boards allow a limited number of supervision hours to count as CE, but this varies by jurisdiction and requires explicit board approval.

  4. A counselor who is called to active military duty during her renewal period should:

    Answer: Request a military service exemption or extension from the board

    Most states have provisions for military service members to request CE extensions or exemptions during active duty deployment.

  5. Which of the following best reflects the concept of 'competency-based' CE for LPCCs?

    Answer: CE designed around demonstrating specific skills or knowledge gains

    Competency-based CE focuses on measurable learning outcomes and skill demonstration rather than just seat time.

  6. A board's renewal notice states that CE must be completed by the 'license expiration date.' A counselor who completes CE one day after the expiration date would most likely:

    Answer: Have a lapsed license requiring reinstatement procedures

    Licenses expire on their expiration date; CE completed after that date does not prevent the lapse, which triggers reinstatement requirements.

  7. The term 'approved provider' in CE contexts refers to an organization that:

    Answer: Has met state or national board standards for delivering qualifying CE

    Approved providers have undergone a review process by a state board or national credentialing body and met standards for CE quality and relevance.