Professional Licensure Flashcards
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Which Oklahoma state agency is responsible for licensing professional counselors in Oklahoma?
Answer: Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Supervisors
The Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Supervisors (OBLPCS) is the licensing authority for LPCs and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisors in Oklahoma.
To be eligible for the Licensed Professional Counselor credential in Oklahoma, an applicant must have completed a master's degree in counseling with a minimum of how many semester hours?
Answer: 60 semester hours
Oklahoma requires LPC applicants to have completed a master's degree in counseling or a closely related field with a minimum of 60 semester hours of graduate coursework.
An LPC-Candidate in Oklahoma must complete supervised clinical experience under an approved supervisor before applying for full LPC licensure. How many hours of post-master's supervised experience are required?
Answer: 3,000 hours total with 1,500 direct client contact hours
Oklahoma requires LPC-C holders to complete 3,000 hours of supervised post-master's experience, including at least 1,500 hours of direct client contact, before applying for full LPC licensure.
How often must Oklahoma LPCs renew their license?
Answer: Every two years
Oklahoma LPC licenses are renewed biennially, every two years. Renewal requires completion of continuing education hours and payment of the renewal fee.
An Oklahoma LPC who fails to renew their license by the expiration date but continues to practice counseling is:
Answer: Practicing without a valid license, which is a violation of state law
Practicing counseling without a valid, current license is a violation of Oklahoma law. Once a license expires, the counselor may not legally practice until the license is reinstated.
Which of the following is NOT typically a required content area in the master's degree curriculum for LPC licensure in Oklahoma?
Answer: Pharmacology and medication management
Pharmacology and medication management is not a required content area for LPC licensure in Oklahoma. This is typically within the scope of practice of psychiatrists, physicians, or advanced practice nurses, not LPCs.