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A comprehensive set of questions and answers related to the texas lpc jurisprudence exam. It covers key aspects of the licensed professional counselors act, including ethical guidelines, practice standards, and legal requirements for lpcs in texas. A valuable resource for individuals preparing for the lpc exam, offering insights into the types of questions they may encounter and the correct answers.
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Professional Counselors"
"Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka Licensed Professional
counseling for government or educational institutions, counselor interns, federal employees, social workers, pastoral counselors, public/private nonprofits, rehab counselors & music therapists."
Board"
place of business & 3-bill for services provided by persons regulated by the board." "Can the board request the department issue a subpoena to compel the attendance of a relevant
Yes, if the evidence or information presented that continued practice by the license holder would constitute a continuing an eminent threat to the public welfare."
Yes, as a result of an informal settlement conference or in addition to imposing administrative penalty. It may not exceed the amount the consumer paid to the license holder for services."
The attorney general may sue to collect the penalty." "What does a licensee have to provide in writing to an individual before counseling services
goals and techniques; 3- any restrictions placed on license by the board; 4-limits of confidentiality; 5-any intent of the licensee to use another individual to provide counseling treatment intervention to the client; 6-supervision of the licensee by another licensed healthcare professional; 7-name address and telephone number of the board for the purpose of reporting violations; 8-plan for the custody and control of the individual's mental health records in the event of the licensee's death, incapacity or termination of the licensee's counseling practice."
activity initiated by either the licensee or the client that results in a relationship unrelated to therapy." "Yes or no? A licensee may take reasonable action to inform medical or law-enforcement personnel if the licensee determines that there is a probability of eminent physical injury by the client to the client or others or there was a probability of a media mental or emotional injury to
"Does the licensee have to take reasonable precautions to protect individuals from physical or
"What has to be documented to be considered accurate record keeping of counseling w/ each
intervention; 3-principal treatment methods; 4-progress notes; 5-treatment plan; 6-billing information." "Can an LPC evaluate an individual's mental emotional or behavioral condition if the LPC has not
within the evaluation that the LOC has NOT personally interviewed the individual."
potential sexual performance except when the comment is pertinent pertinent to the issue of sexual function or dysfunction in counseling"
sexual history or sexual likes and dislikes when not necessary for counseling of the individual"
regarding the sexual problems, preferences or fantasies of the licensee"
date"
repeated comments, gestures or physical acts not constituting sexual intimacy's but of a sexual nature"
1-LPC/ reporter's identity; 2-identity of the alleged victim, unless the alleged victim has requested anonymity; 3-Express suspicion that sexual exploitation, sexual contact or therapeutic deception has occurred; 4-name of the alleged perpetrator." "Regarding consumer information, a licensee shall inform each client of the name, address and
in the primary place of business; 3-bills for counseling services provided to a client."
licensee shall not display a license certificate or current renewal card that has been reproduced, is expired, suspended or revoked." "On advertisements, billings and announcements of counseling treatment by an LPC intern, does
name shall be followed by the name of the supervisor in the same type size and font."
Information which is false, in accurate, misleading, incomplete, out of context, deceptive or not readily verifiable."
services, letterhead, business cards, commercial products and billing statements." "If a licensee retains or hires others to advertise or promote the licensee's practice, who is
"Does the board impose restrictions on advertising by a licensee with regard to the use of any medium, the licensee's personal appearance or the use of his or her personal voice, the size or
"An initial candidate for certification shall complete all requirements for certification within ___ year(s) after the applicant's course completion date. 1 2 3
"In order to be certified in Texas, a candidate must pass the following exam: a. National Registry exam b. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) exam c. Both the National Registry and DSHS exams
"A candidate for emergency medical services (EMS) certification shall be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED certificate. A home school diploma is acceptable if it is accompanied by: a. A letter from the Texas Education Agency b. The student's transcript evaluated by a High School Principal in their town. c. No other document is required.
required." "An initial candidate for certification shall complete all requirements for certification no later than ___ years after the candidate's course completion date. a. 2 Years
"Certification requirements for a candidate for EMS certification includes all of the following EXCEPT: a) Taking a department approved Emergency Vehicle Operations training course. b) Be at least 18 years of age. c) Have a high school diploma or GED
"The length of certification for EMS personnel in the State of Texas is: a. 2 Years b. 4 Years c. 3 Years
"EMS personnel must notify the department within ____ days of a change of address. a. 15 b. 45 c. 30
"EMS personnel are required to notify the employer, appropriate legal authority, or department within ______ of the abuse or injury to a patient or the public. a) 24 hours b) 5 days c) 3 days
"In what timeframe must you notify the department of a current and/or valid mailing address? a. within 5 days b. within 10 days c. within 30 days
"A candidate who meets the requirements for initial certification shall be certified for: a. 2 years b. 4 years c. 8 years
"An individual shall not simultaneously hold ______ and active certification. a. National Registry
b. Dual Citizenship c. Commercial Driver's License
"Which are the responsibilities for EMS personnel during the license period? a. Following the approved medical director's protocols and policies b. Maintaining skill and knowledge to perform the duties or meet the responsibilities required of current level of EMS certification c. Notifying the department of current and/or valid mailing address within 30 days of any changes d. Reporting to the employer, appropriate legal authority or the department, of abuse or injury to a patient or the public within 24 hours or the next business day after the event
"An initial candidate for certification shall complete all requirements for certification no later than 180 days after the candidate's course completion date. a. True
"During the license period, the EMS Personnel responsibilities shall include __________________ a. Maintaining active employment with no more than one licensed EMS provider b. Notifying the department in writing within 30 days of intent to enroll with an EMS Education Program for the purpose of upgrading the current certification c. Maintaining skill and knowledge to perform the duties or meet the responsibilities required of current level of EMS certification
responsibilities required of current level of EMS certification" An individual that voluntarily surrenders his license while a disciplinary action is pending may petition the department for reapplication of certification after ____ months or years: a. 6 Month b. 1 Year c. 2 Years
"Which of the following reasons is NOT a good reason to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew an EMS certification or paramedic license? A. Any conduct which is criminal in nature and/or any conduct which is in violation of any criminal, civil and/or administrative code or statute.
"Which one of the actions below cannot lead to disciplinary action being taken on the licensee: a. destroying a patient care report b. making false or misleading statements in an oral report c. turning patient care over to the same or higher level of care
same or higher level of care" "Certified and Licensed EMS personnel are required to notify the department within _____ business days of being arrested, charged, or indicted for a criminal offense. a. 1 b. 3 c. 7
"The Department may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew an EMS certification or paramedic license, or may reprimand an EMS certificate holder or licensed paramedic for failing to notify the Department of an arrest, charge or indictment of a criminal offense. How long does an EMS certificate holder or licensed paramedic have to report that they were arrested for Driving While Intoxicated to the Department? a. 15 Days b. 10 Days c. 5 Days
"Which of the following actions could result in disciplinary action taken against an EMS certificate holder or licensed paramedic's certification? a. Failing to complete a drug screen, at the request of an employer, prior to working an assigned EMS shift b. Failing to notify the Department within 30 days of a change of address c. Behaving in a disruptive manner toward law enforcement, other EMS personnel, firefighters, hospital personnel, other medical personnel, patients, family members or others, that interferes with patient care or could be reasonably expected to adversely impact the quality of care rendered to a patient d. Issuing a check to the department that has been returned to the department or its agent unpaid
"When should an EMS certificate/license holder report an event of abuse or injury to a patient to his employer, appropriate legal authority or the department? a. within 24 hours or the next business day b. 2 Days
c. 5 Days d. 10 Days
"The Texas Department of State Health Services may impose the following disciplinary actions, EXCEPT: a) Suspend their EMS certification b) Revoke their EMS certification c) Refuse to renew their EMS certification
EMS certificant or License Holder" "The Department may reprimand a certificant or Licensed Paramedic for failing to report to the employer, appropriate legal authority, or the Department, an event of abuse or injury to a patient or the public within 24 hours or the next business day after the event. a) True
"The Department may reprimand a certificant or Licensed Paramedic for numerous offenses, which includes which of the following? a) Failing to notify the Department no later than 30 days of a current and/or valid mailing address b) Falsifying or altering clinical and/or internship documents for EMS students c) Falsifying or failing to complete daily readiness checks on EMS vehicles, medical supplies, and/or equipment as required by EMS employers
"The department may probate the suspension of an EMS certification or paramedic license and as a probationary condition may require the certificant or licensee to continue or review ____________ until the person attains a degree of skill satisfactory to the department in those areas that are the basis of the probation. a. Construction Plans b. Professional Education c. Continuing Education
"In an ___________ the commissioner or his/her designee shall issue an emergency suspension order to any emergency medical services (EMS) certificant or licensee if the commissioner or his/her designee has reasonable cause to believe that the conduct of any certificant or licensee creates an imminent danger to public health or safety. a. Public Health Emergency b. Circus
d. Issuing payment to the department which has been received and deposited by the department
received and deposited by the department or its agent" "The department may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew an EMS certification or paramedic license, or may reprimand a certificant or licensed paramedic for _______________________________ a. Following the medical director's protocols b. Performing advanced level or invasive treatment without medical direction or supervision c. Reporting abuse to the employer, appropriate legal authority and/or the department d. Maintaining confidential information or knowledge concerning a patient except where
treatment without medical direction or supervision" "The department may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew an EMS certification or paramedic license, or may reprimand a certificant or licensed paramedic for the following, except
a. Notifying the department of a change in his or her criminal history within 5 business days of the issuance of a court order b. Engaging in any conduct that jeopardizes or has the potential to jeopardize the health or safety of any person c. Refusing to timely give the department full and complete information requested by the department
the department of a change in his or her criminal history within 5 business days of the issuance of a court order" "An EMS certification or paramedic license may be denied for ______________________________ a. Issuing a check for any reason to the department which has been accepted by the department or its agent b. Issuing a check for any reason to the department which has been accepted by the department or its agent c. Falsifying any Texas application for certification or licensure or falsifying any application or documentation used to acquire registration, certification or licensure d. Maintaining a substantial amount of skill, knowledge and/or academic acuity to timely and/or accurately perform the duties or meet the responsibilities required of a certified emergency
application for certification or licensure or falsifying any application or documentation used to acquire registration, certification or licensure" "Two years after denial, revocation of a license, or the voluntary surrender of a certificate or license while disciplinary action is pending, an individual may petition the department in writing for ________.
a. A fee waiver when applying for renewal of their certification or license b. Having their current record expunged of all prior disciplinary action
"EMS Personnel are required to notify the Department of his or her arrest, being charged or indicted for any criminal offense, other than any class C misdemeanor not directly related to EMS within how many business days? a. 2 b. 30 c. 5
"How many years after the denial, revocation of a license, or voluntary surrender of a certification or license while disciplinary action is pending, can an individual petition the Department in writing for reapplication for certification or licensure? a. 10 b. 2 c. 5
"A Texas paramedic arrives first to an emergency in his supervisor's unit. After assessment, he administers a medication to the patient which stabilizes the patient's condition. He can now turn the patient over to a BLS ambulance crew for transport to the hospital and return to service, since the medical emergency has now been averted and the patient remains stable. a. True
"A Texas certified EMT is arrested. She must report this arrest to DSHS by 25 TAC 157 rules before? a. 1 business day b. 2 business days c. 5 business days
human development principles"
assess, evaluate & treat mental, emotional & behavioral disorders & distress; conduct assessments & evals; establish Tx plans & goals; evaluate Tx plans & interventions."
members expiring Feb 1 of each odd-numbered year"
including warnings & reprimands by the board are subject to disclosure."
public manner."
w/ no violations of the chapter & w/ appropriate continuing education requirements met."
later than the 30th day before the expiration date of the license."
A new license can be obtained by complying with the requirements & procedures for obtaining an original license."
the chapter, rule or code of ethics; 2-commits an act for which the license holder is liable under the civil practice and remedies code; 3-is legally committed to an institution because of mental incompetence from any cause; 4-directly or indirectly offers to pay or agrees to except remuneration to or from any person for securing or soliciting a patient or patronage."
suspend the person's license; 2-refuse to renew the persons license; 3-suspend the persons license and place the person on probation with the license suspension probated; 4-Reprimand the person."
engaging in the practice of professional counseling without holding a license; 2-representing the person by the title "License Professional Counselor" or "Licensed Counselor" without holding a license; 3- representing the person by the title "Licensed Professional Counselor Art Therapist," "Art Therapist," or by the initials "LPC-AT" or "AT.""
May not be less than $50 or more than $5,000 for each violation. each day a violation continues or occurs is a separate violation for the purpose of imposing a penalty."
seriousness of the violation; 2-economic harm caused; 3-history of previous violations; 4-amount
necessary to deter future violations; 5-Efforts to correct the violation; 6-any other matter that Justice may require."
department will give written notice of the violation including 1-brief summary of the alleged violation; 2-amount of the administrative penalty recommended by the department; 3- information of the person's right to a hearing on the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty or both."
w/ 1-accepting the determination & penalty of the department; or 2-make a request for a hearing on the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty or both."
violation occurred and impose in administrative penalty; or 2-violation did not occur."
person can 1-pay the administrative penalty or 2-file a petition for judicial review contesting the occurrence of the violation, the amount of the penalty or both." "True or false? A licensee shall not make any false, misleading, deceptive, fraudulent or
"A false, misleading, deceptive, fraudulent or exaggerated claim/statement could include (but
capabilities, background, training, experience, education, professional affiliations, fees, products or publications; 3-The practice or field of counseling." "True or false? A licensee shall not make false or misleading claims/statements about services of
"True or false? A licensee shall discourage a client from holding exaggerated or false ideas about
"True or false? A licensee does NOT have to take action to correct false or exaggerated ideas held
immediate & reasonable action to correct falseideas held by client."
relationship and the non-therapeutic relationship is consensual, not the result of exploitation by the licensee and is not detrimental to the client."
non-therapeutic relationship is consensual, not the result of exploitation by the licensee and is not detrimental to the client." "For non-therapeutic and sexual relationships with clients, does the licensee have to demonstrate
"Can a licensee provide counseling service to previous or current family members, personal
"Can a licensee give or except a gift from a client or a relative of a client valued at more than $50?
"True or false? A licensee can borrow or lend money or items of value to clients or relatives of clients and except payment in the form of goods or services rendered by client or relative of a
"True or false? A licensee can offer and provide counseling to an individual concurrently receiving counseling treatment intervention from another mental health counselor without
from the client to inform the other professional striving to establish positive and collaborative professional relationships."
of 5 years from the date of the last contact with the client."
"Yes or no? Relationships between a licensee and any other person used by the licensee to provide
"If a written request is made, LPCs must provide a written explanation of a billing statement to a
"What is the exception for a licensee to submit a bill to a client for counseling treatment
fee."
"Does an LPC have to comply with requests for the release of mental health records and
and Safety Code, chapters 611 and 181." "What is the policy of providing counseling services to a minor client who is named in a custody
minor client's record a current copy of the custody agreement or court order as well as any applicable part of the divorce decree before beginning counseling services." "What should an LPC do when it is reasonably clear that the client is not benefiting from the
relationship. If professional counseling is still necessary, the LPC shall take reasonable steps to facilitate the transfer to appropriate care." "Yes or no? An LPC shall report to the board knowledge of any unlicensed practice of counseling.
3-sexual intercourse; 4-requests or offers by a licensee for deviate sexual intercourse, sexual contact or sexual intercourse."
which may include sexual contact that can reasonably be construed as being for the purposes of sexual arousal or gratification or sexual abuse of any person."
client sexual history within standard excepted practice while treating a sexual relationship dysfunction."
sexual contact with, or sexual exploitation by, the LPC is consistent with, or a part of, a clients or former clients counseling."
licensee add an educational institution at which the licensee provides professional or educational services." "Sexual contact that occurs more than ______ years after the termination of the client relationship, an LPC intern or a student of the licensee at a post secondary educational institution will not be