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True or False: IDEA has a wider range of eligibility than section 504 under Rehabilitation act of 1973 - Ans-False. The Rehabilitation act of 1973 has the broader definition of disability What is a... key difference between IDEA and Section 504 of Rehabiltation Act of 1973 - Ans-IDEA only applies to educational institutions, while RA1973 applies to any organization or employer in the US receiving government funding. Who qualifies for eligibility under Rehabilitation Act of 1973 section 504? - Ans-Anyone who has a disability, physical or psychological, that impair at least one major life activity. Individuals must have documentation of their disability True or False: under both section 504 and IDEA, if a student is eligible for disability services, the student will have a multi-disiplinary team put together a plan. - Ans-True. In IDEA it's called Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and in 504 it's called a 504 plan HIPPA was designed to...? - Ans-protect privacy of individuals medical and mental health records What year were agencies supposed to be HIPPA compliant? - Ans-2003 Under HIPPA patients have the right to a. control who can view their health records b. inspect their health records c. request changes to health records d. all of the above - Ans-D HIPPA applies to _____ ______ _____. - Ans-health care providers What rights are delineated in the HIPPA privacy policy? - Ans-who their protected health information (PHI) is given to, might use it, and the procedure for requesting information not be shared with certain companies/individuals If there is a discrepancy between what the patient believes should be in the medical record and what the organization believes should be in the record what must be done? - Ans-the discrepancy must be noted in the file. How does Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) define child abuse and neglect? - Ans-Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical/emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm True or False: any counselor who suspects child abuse or neglect must report the suspicion to CPS within 48 hours - Ans-False. Within 72 hours. Counselors must also submit a written report to CPS after the initial account True or False. Anyone who reports suspected child abuse will not be found liable, even if CPS dismissed the case. - Ans-True When counseling minors in a non school setting, counselors must get _______ _______ from the parents and _________ from the minor - Ans-informed consent; assent/agreement Name the key aspects of informed consent when working with minors. - Ans-1. what they can expect from counseling 2. limitations to confidentiality 3. right to withdraw from treatment at any time Why is receiving assent from a child important before starting counseling? - Ans-It establishes boundaries, gives buy in on the part of the client, and gives the minor respect. What is the percentage range of elder abuse? - Ans-2%-10% depending on type, definition, and degree of reporting True or False: in some states, if an older adult is neglecting themselves, nothing can be done because this is not considered elder abuse - Ans-Both. Some states do consider neglect of self a form of elder abuse, however, some do not. Mark all that are correct Collectively Title II, Elder Abuse Prevention and Services, and Title VII, Vulnerable Elder Rights Protection, include: a. long-term care b. legal assistance c. greater coordination with law enforcement and court system d. access to specific food banks e. financial assistance to those being abused f. allotment of funds for detection, assessment, and intervention - Ans-a, b, c, f AoA's purpose is...? - Ans-It was part of Older Americans Act and oversees grants related to legislation on elder abuse. What does CACREP stand for? - Ans-Counsil for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs How often do CACREP colleges have to undergo the re-accreditation process? - Ans-Every 8 years When was CACREP established? - Ans-1981 What are the steps an educational institution needs to go through to become CACREP? - Ans-1. complete an application an submit a self-study report (tells why do they qualify) 2. CACREP reviews self-study report 3. get a visit from CACREP administrators 4. Accreditation decisions made by board Define advocacy counseling - Ans-Concerned with supporting and promoting the needs of clients and the counseling profession at all levels (state, local, regional, national) True or False: in the ACA code of ethics counselors are told they must advocate for themselves and their clients. - Ans-True T or F: when a client is part of an HMO they don't need a referral from their primary care physician before visiting a specialist. - Ans-False. List an advantage and disadvantage for a counselor to being on an HMO board. - Ans-advantage: they get a steady influx of clients disadvantage: they must provide a diagnosis and detailed history of each client. They are limited in the amount of time they can treat. Have specific guidelines for treatment modalities. As counselors why do we have liability insurance? - Ans-To protect our assets. Even good or well-intentioned counselors make mistakes and they may be found negligent or in guilty of malpractice. define malpractice - Ans-occurs when professional counselors fail to follow acceptable professional standards and do not provide the expected standard of care, resulting in injury to the client. define negligence - Ans-occurs when a professional counselors fails to use reasonable care and/or protect a client from foreseeable harm, resulting in injury o define licensure - Ans-the process by which a government agency grants a counselor permission to practice and/or render specific counseling services. A license protects the public by ensuring that only qualified professionals can legally provide counseling services. When did licensure in counseling first appear? - Ans-The 1970s What year and what state first had a licensing for professional counselors? - Ans-Virginia; 1976 What is meant when someone says "portability would establish reciprocity for licensed counselors"? - Ans-Portability of professional counseling license would allow counselors who are licensed in one state to practice in another without additional requirements. What is the chief credentialing organization in the US for counselors, and what year was it founded? - Ans-National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC); 1982 What is the premier credential for NBCC? - Ans-National Certified Counselor (NCC) Which is not one of the options to become eligible for NCC? a. Have practiced for 5 years as a LPC or state equivalent b. be a current student in a counseling program that participates in the graduate student application c. Have earned a master's degree from a CACREP accredited program d. Have earned a master's degree from a non-CACREP-accredited program and have studied the 8 basic competencies e. Hold a counseling license conferred by the candidate's state board and posses at least a master's degree in a mental health field. - Ans-A The American Counseling Association was originally named. a. American Association of Counseling and development b. American Personnel and Guidance Association. c. National Vocational Guidance Association d. American Counseling Association - Ans-B When counseling minors, the legal right to confidentiality belongs to a. the child b. the counselor c. the parent or legal guardian d. both the parent and the child - Ans-C The Buckley Amendment is also known as a. HIPPA b. section 504 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act c. IDEA d. FERPA - Ans-D define professional counselor - Ans-A professional who works with individuals and families to overcome development and unexpected life changes in order to facilitate client wellness and personal growth. Specifically, professional counselors work to prevent psychological problems and promote healthy human development. Which act of 1963 provided funding to Clinical Mental Health Counselors so that they could practice? a. Clinical Mental Health Act b. American Mental Health Act c. Community Mental Health Act d. Chronic Mental Health Act - Ans-C. The rest are made up. What areas are clinical mental health counselors trained in? - Ans-assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, substance abuse treatment, prevention and intervention, crisis counseling, and brief therapy. Name the ACA mental health counselors division. - Ans-American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) What do college admission counselors do? - Ans-Focus on helping students maneuver through college admissions process to select and secure entry into suitable postsecondary education. Name the division of College Admission Counselors that exists in the NBCC. - Ans-National Association for College Admission Counseling True of False: College Counselors and College Admission Counselors essentially do the same thing. - Ans-False. College Counselors work in counseling centers on college campuses and help students who are struggling with mental health and educational concerns. What does a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) do? - Ans-Help individuals with disabilities work through personal and vocational issues they may encounter as a result of their impairment. May involve connecting client with health care or occupational training. What nonprofit organization formed in 1974 certifies rehabilitation counselors? - Ans-The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). What is the name of the ACA division for school counselors? - Ans-American School Counselor Association (ASCA) What is school counselors job? - Ans-to work in elementary, middle, and high school to serve the personal-social, career, and academic needs of the school's students. Define mental health practitioner - Ans-a person trained to treat individuals with mental health issues and mental illness. This includes psychologist, psychiatrist, psychoanalysts, social workers, psychiatric nurses, MFTs. True or False: Other than getting a masters in the mental health field, there is no other specifications that are required to become a psychoanalyst - Ans-False. They need specialized training from a psychoanalysis institute after they get their masters in mental health and usually have to engage in psychoanalysis themselves by a trained professional. Which professional is characterized by social reform, social justice, and affecting public policy. a. psychologist b. marriage and family therapist c. psychiatric nurses d. social worker - Ans-d Define crisis - Ans-any event that disrupts a person's previously effective coping mechanisms. List the steps for psychological first aid. - Ans-1. Address essential survival needs (food, shelter, safety) 2. address psychological needs using counseling skills 3. connect with family/friends to mitigate feelings of isolation What does a crisis counseling program do? - Ans-Assist individuals after a crisis to restore a sense of safety. They work in crisis teams (interdisciplinary teams that consist of mental health professionals and medical professionals) to identify problems and inventory the available resources. Theory based model of supervision - Ans-extend the basic counseling theories to the supervisory relationship Developmental supervision appraoches - Ans-approaches that emphasize counselor-trainee's progress through a series of stages as they become more experienced, competent, and independent. Discrimination model of supervision - Ans-a model that requires the supervisor to be aware of the supervisee's intervention, conceptualization, and personalization skills and addresses supervisees needs by adopting the role of either teacher, counselor, or consultant as needed. live observation (supervision) - Ans-sit in during a supervissee session with a client Founded in 1986 the American Association of State Counseling Boards (AASCB) does what? - Ans-to connect states that have licensure boards in order to promote communication to the public and collaboration among states regarding licensure laws and legal matters. ACCA stands for what? - Ans-American College Counseling Association founded in 1991 When was the ACA established? - Ans-1993 though it went through many iterations. American Personnel and Guidance Association 1952, when 4 different associations joined American Association of Counseling and Development 1983 American Mental Health Counselors was established in what year? - Ans-1978 [Show More]

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