NCE (Ethics) Exam Study Guide.
Aspirational ethics - answerdescribes ideal or optimal practice
mandatory ethics - answera. guidelines that are strictly enforced
b. involve consequences for breaking them
c. standards of practice
Which group has been most instrumental in opposing counselor licen...
Aspirational ethics - answer✔✔describes ideal or optimal practice
mandatory ethics - answer✔✔a. guidelines that are strictly enforced
b. involve consequences for breaking them
c. standards of practice
Which group has been most instrumental in opposing counselor licensure? -
answer✔✔Psychologists
NBCC - answer✔✔National Board for Certified Counselors, created by the ACA to focus on
professional credentialing
APGA - answer✔✔American Personal and Guidance Association (formed in 1952), which later
became the AACD and is now the ACA
By passing the NCE, a counselor can attain ___, given via the NBCC - answer✔✔NCC, a
generic certification for counselors
Certifications are secured ___ , while licenses are conferred ___ - answer✔✔nationally; by state
scope of practice concept - answer✔✔suggests that counselors should only practice using
techniques for which they have been trained or with a given population
Professional ethics encompasses 5 dimensions: - answer✔✔1. knowledge, skill and judgment for
interventions
2. dignity/freedom of client
3. responsibility of power
4. instilling public confidence in profession
5. welfare of client
Ethics define - answer✔✔standards of behavior set forth by organizations and certification
bodies (ACA, NBCC)
The primary responsibility of the counselor is to ____ - answer✔✔respect the dignity and
promote the welfare of clients
Most ethical dilemmas are related to - answer✔✔confidentiality
Counselors are encouraged to contribute to society by ___ - answer✔✔devoting a portion of
their professional activities to little or no financial return (pro bono)
What are the six ethical principles? - answer✔✔1. autonomy
2. nonmaleficence
3. beneficence
4. justice
5. fidelity
6. veracity
autonomy - answer✔✔respect for the inherent freedom and dignity of each person to make
choices for themselves
nonmaleficence - answer✔✔do no harm and avoid preventable risks
beneficence - answer✔✔work for the good of the client or group
justice - answer✔✔treat all members fairly and with dignity, and avoid bias
fidelity - answer✔✔faithfulness to promises made and to the truth, loyalty
veracity - answer✔✔telling the truth
Competence refers to a person's ___, not their ___. - answer✔✔performance; abilities
Tarasoff vs. Board of Regents of UCA - answer✔✔illuminated the duty to warn a client in
imminent danger
Law privileged communication - answer✔✔a. privileged communication set by state
b. you cannot reveal what a client said in a session in court unless the client allows you to do so
c. exceptions include child abuse, suicide, homicide, and if you are being lawsuit-ed
informed consent - answer✔✔clients have the freedom to choose whether to enter into
counseling and need adequate information about the counseling process and counselor
If counseling a minor or incapacitated adult, what does informed consent look like? -
answer✔✔counselors must seek the assent of clients to services and include them in decision
making as appropriate
What does the code say about mandated clients? - answer✔✔a. must explain limits to
confidentiality
b. if refuse services, counselor will discuss with the client potential consequences of refusing
services
What does the code say about personal values? - answer✔✔counselors must be aware of - and
avoid imposing - own values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors
defamation - answer✔✔behavior that can damage one's reputation
State laws can govern title usage and practice, however, they do not cover -
answer✔✔accreditation
Suicidal warning signs include - answer✔✔a. repeatedly joking about killing self
b. giving away possessions
c. previous suicide attempt
d. detailed plan for the future
Is privileged communication protected in every state? - answer✔✔No
Privileged communication is not applicable in which cases? - answer✔✔Child abuse, neglect, or
exploitation; Suicide or homicide threats, Criminal intentions, Clients in need of hospitalization,
or Malpractice lawsuits
Is privileged communication applicable to minors? - answer✔✔No, although their legal
guardians typically hold the privilege
When counselors state that privileged communication is "qualified," they mean that -
answer✔✔exceptions may exist
Exceptions to confidentiality: - answer✔✔child abuse
client danger to self or others
client requests release of information
court orders release of information
counselor engaged in supervision
clerical assistants
legal/clinical consultation
malpractice lawsuit
client <18
elderly abuse
Counselors MUST report ___ : it's the law - answer✔✔child abuse via the state child abuse
hotline
Can certification boards revoke your state licensure? - answer✔✔No
ACES - answer✔✔American Counselor Education and Supervision - division that was initially
the most instrumental in pushing for licensing
reciprocity - answer✔✔when one state or organization accepts the license or credential of
another state or organization
According to the code, sexual or romantic activity with any current client is ___ -
answer✔✔unethical
abandonment - answer✔✔occurs when a counselor stops providing services and does not refer
the client to another helper
multiple (dual) relationship - answer✔✔when a counselor has another significant relationship
with the client that hinders objectivity
How many hours of professional development are needed for a counselor with NCC after her
name? - answer✔✔100 hours during a 5-year period
if your sexual attraction toward your client is hindering the counseling process, you should -
answer✔✔explain this to the client and refer them to another provider
A malpractice insurance company is least likely to defend you if - answer✔✔you are sexually
involved with a client
Sexual relationships with clients is ____ - answer✔✔never to happen; even considered illegal in
most areas of the US
NBCC stipulates that __ years must pass before having sexual relations with a former client,
while ACA stipulates __ - answer✔✔2; 5
If a counselor decides to continue a sexual/romantic relationship with a client after 5 years, they
must... - answer✔✔document in written form whether the interaction or relationship can be
viewed as exploitative in any way or if there is any potential to harm the client
Are counselors allowed to engage in personal virtual relationships with current clients? -
answer✔✔No! According to the ACA, this is unethical.
If a counselor decides to enter into multiple relationships or extension of boundaries with clients,
what must they do? - answer✔✔DOCUMENT the rationale, potential benefit, and anticipated
consequences
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