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Texas LPC Jurisprudence Exam: Questions and Answers for Licensed Professional Counselors, Exams of Occupational therapy

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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TEXAS LPC JURISPRUDENCE EXAM | ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS &
COMPLETE ANSWERS | A+ SCORE SOLUTION | NEWEST 2025
"LPCs are regulated by... - CORRECT ANSWER Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 -
Professional Counselors"
"Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also known as - CORRECT
ANSWER Licensed Professional Counselors Act"
"Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka Licensed Professional
Counselors Act does NOT allow for... - CORRECT ANSWER practice of medicine, law,
counseling for government or educational institutions, counselor interns, federal employees,
social workers, pastoral counselors, public/private nonprofits, rehab counselors & music
therapists."
"Does the Texas occupational code have a separate specialization for art therapy? - CORRECT
ANSWER YES"
"Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? - CORRECT ANSWER The Board"
"Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? - CORRECT ANSWER The
Board"
"What 3 places does the Board establish consumers receive info on directing complaints? -
CORRECT ANSWER 1-written contracts for services, 2-sign prominently displayed in the
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
witness? - CORRECT ANSWER YES"
"Is the license holder entitled to a hearing before a sanction is imposed by the board? -
CORRECT ANSWER Yes, conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings."
"Can a license be suspended temporarily without notice or a hearing? - CORRECT ANSWER
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."
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TEXAS LPC JURISPRUDENCE EXAM | ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS &

COMPLETE ANSWERS | A+ SCORE SOLUTION | NEWEST 2025

"LPCs are regulated by... - CORRECT ANSWER Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 -

Professional Counselors"

"Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors is also known as - CORRECT

ANSWER Licensed Professional Counselors Act"

"Texas Occupations Code Chapter 503 - Professional Counselors aka Licensed Professional

Counselors Act does NOT allow for... - CORRECT ANSWER practice of medicine, law,

counseling for government or educational institutions, counselor interns, federal employees, social workers, pastoral counselors, public/private nonprofits, rehab counselors & music therapists."

"Does the Texas occupational code have a separate specialization for art therapy? - CORRECT

ANSWER YES"

"Who adopts & publishes LPC code of ethics? - CORRECT ANSWER The Board"

"Who adopts & lists authorized counseling methods & practices? - CORRECT ANSWER The

Board"

"What 3 places does the Board establish consumers receive info on directing complaints? -

CORRECT ANSWER 1-written contracts for services, 2-sign prominently displayed in the

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

witness? - CORRECT ANSWER YES"

"Is the license holder entitled to a hearing before a sanction is imposed by the board? -

CORRECT ANSWER Yes, conducted by the State Office of Administrative Hearings."

"Can a license be suspended temporarily without notice or a hearing? - CORRECT ANSWER

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."

"Can the board order a license holder to pay a refund to a consumer? - CORRECT ANSWER

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."

"What happens if the person does not pay the administrative penalty? - CORRECT ANSWER

The attorney general may sue to collect the penalty." "What does a licensee have to provide in writing to an individual before counseling services

begin? - CORRECT ANSWER 1-fees and arrangement for payment; 2-counseling purposes,

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."

"A non-therapeutic relationship is defined as... - CORRECT ANSWER Any non-counseling

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

the client. - CORRECT ANSWER YES"

"Does the licensee have to take reasonable precautions to protect individuals from physical or

emotional harm resulting from interactions within a group or from individual counseling? -

CORRECT ANSWER YES"

"What has to be documented to be considered accurate record keeping of counseling w/ each

client? - CORRECT ANSWER 1-intake assessment; 2-dates of counseling treatment

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

personally interview the individual? - CORRECT ANSWER No, or the LPC must disclose

within the evaluation that the LOC has NOT personally interviewed the individual."

"Conduct that is sexual in nature includes... - CORRECT ANSWER 6-making comments about

potential sexual performance except when the comment is pertinent pertinent to the issue of sexual function or dysfunction in counseling"

"Conduct that is sexual in nature includes... - CORRECT ANSWER 7-Requesting details of

sexual history or sexual likes and dislikes when not necessary for counseling of the individual"

"Conduct that is sexual in nature includes... - CORRECT ANSWER 8-initiating conversation

regarding the sexual problems, preferences or fantasies of the licensee"

"Conduct that is sexual in nature includes... - CORRECT ANSWER 9-kissing or fondling"

"Conduct that is sexual in nature includes... - CORRECT ANSWER 10-making a request for a

date"

"Conduct that is sexual in nature includes... - CORRECT ANSWER 11-any other deliberate or

repeated comments, gestures or physical acts not constituting sexual intimacy's but of a sexual nature"

"What information does a report of sexual misconduct need to contain? - CORRECT ANSWER

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

telephone number of the board for the purpose of reporting violations on... - CORRECT

ANSWER 1-each application and written contract for services; 2-a sign prominently displayed

in the primary place of business; 3-bills for counseling services provided to a client."

"Can an LPC display a copy or reproduction of their license? - CORRECT ANSWER NO, a

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

the name of the supervisor have to be displayed? - CORRECT ANSWER YES, the intern's

name shall be followed by the name of the supervisor in the same type size and font."

"Regarding advertising and announcements, they shall NOT contain... - CORRECT ANSWER

Information which is false, in accurate, misleading, incomplete, out of context, deceptive or not readily verifiable."

"Advertising includes, but is not limited to... - CORRECT ANSWER Any announcement of

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

responsible for the statements and the representations? - CORRECT ANSWER The licensee/

LPC."

"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

duration of an advertisement by a licensee or the use of a trade name? - CORRECT ANSWER

NO"

"An initial candidate for certification shall complete all requirements for certification within ___ year(s) after the applicant's course completion date. 1 2 3

4 - CORRECT ANSWER 2"

"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

d. None of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER a. National Registry exam"

"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.

d. A letter from a state certified teacher. - CORRECT ANSWER c. No other document is

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

d) Successfully complete a Department of State Health Services approved course. - CORRECT

ANSWER a) Taking a department approved Emergency Vehicle Operations training course."

"The length of certification for EMS personnel in the State of Texas is: a. 2 Years b. 4 Years c. 3 Years

d. 6 Years - CORRECT ANSWER b. 4 Years"

"EMS personnel must notify the department within ____ days of a change of address. a. 15 b. 45 c. 30

d. 60 - CORRECT ANSWER 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

d) 12 hours - CORRECT ANSWER a) 24 hours"

"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

d. within 45 days - CORRECT ANSWER 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

d. Lifetime membership - CORRECT ANSWER b. 4 years"

"An individual shall not simultaneously hold ______ and active certification. a. National Registry

b. Dual Citizenship c. Commercial Driver's License

d. Inactive - CORRECT ANSWER d. Inactive"

"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

e. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER e. All of the above"

"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

b. False - CORRECT ANSWER b. False"

"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

d. Applying and obtaining a Category-E State Driver's License (for EMS Personnel Only) -

CORRECT ANSWER c. Maintaining skill and knowledge to perform the duties or meet the

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

d. 4 Years - CORRECT ANSWER 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.

d. patients status during transport - CORRECT ANSWER b. patients social security number"

"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

d. falsifying an EMS patient record - CORRECT ANSWER c. turning patient care over to the

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

d. 5 - CORRECT ANSWER d. 5"

"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

d. 20 Days - CORRECT ANSWER 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

e. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER e. All of the above"

"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

e. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER a. within 24 hours or the next business day"

"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

d) Incarcerate the EMS certificant or License Holder - CORRECT ANSWER d) Incarcerate the

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

b) False - CORRECT ANSWER 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

d) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER d) All of the above"

"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

d. Astrology Charts - CORRECT ANSWER b. Professional 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

or its agent - CORRECT ANSWER d. Issuing payment to the department which has been

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

required or allowed by law - CORRECT ANSWER b. Performing advanced level or invasive

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

d. Misrepresenting level of any certification or licensure - CORRECT ANSWER a. Notifying

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

medical technician or licensed paramedic - CORRECT ANSWER c. Falsifying any Texas

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

c. A temporary certification or license d. Reapplication for certification or licensure - CORRECT

ANSWER d. Reapplication for certification or licensure"

"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

d. 45 - CORRECT ANSWER 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

d. Never - CORRECT ANSWER b. 2"

"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

b. False - CORRECT ANSWER b. False"

"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

d. 15 business days - CORRECT ANSWER c. 5 business days"

“Professional Counselors apply... - CORRECT ANSWER Mental health, psychotherapeutic &

human development principles"

"LPCs facilitate... - CORRECT ANSWER Human development, life span adjustment; prevent

assess, evaluate & treat mental, emotional & behavioral disorders & distress; conduct assessments & evals; establish Tx plans & goals; evaluate Tx plans & interventions."

"How long is a Board members term? - CORRECT ANSWER 6 years w/ the terms of 3

members expiring Feb 1 of each odd-numbered year"

"Are formal charges by the board against the holder of the license confidential? - CORRECT

ANSWER No, the nature of charges, disciplinary proceedings & final disciplinary actions

including warnings & reprimands by the board are subject to disclosure."

"Does an LPC have to display their license? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, in an appropriate in

public manner."

"How frequently does an LPC have to renew their license? - CORRECT ANSWER Biennially

w/ no violations of the chapter & w/ appropriate continuing education requirements met."

"When does the board notify an LPC that the license is expiring? - CORRECT ANSWER No

later than the 30th day before the expiration date of the license."

"What happens when a license has been expired for one year or more? - CORRECT ANSWER

A new license can be obtained by complying with the requirements & procedures for obtaining an original license."

"When is an LPC subject to disciplinary action by the board? - CORRECT ANSWER 1-violates

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."

"If an LPC is subject to disciplinary action the board can... - CORRECT ANSWER 1-revoke or

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."

"What is considered a criminal offense under the board regulations? - CORRECT ANSWER 1-

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.""

"What is the amount of administrative penalty imposed by the board? - CORRECT ANSWER

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."

"What is the amount of administrative penalty based on? - CORRECT ANSWER 1-The

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."

"How will the department notify an LPC if a violation is reported? - CORRECT ANSWER The

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."

"How long does person have to respond after receiving the notice of violation and penalty? -

CORRECT ANSWER Within 10 days after the date the person receives the notice. Can respond

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."

"What are decisions the board may give regarding a violation? - CORRECT ANSWER 1-

violation occurred and impose in administrative penalty; or 2-violation did not occur."

"What are an LPC's options following the board's decision on a violation? - CORRECT

ANSWER To pay or appeal. Within 30 days after the date of the board's order becomes final a

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

exaggerated claims or statements about the licensees services. - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE"

"A false, misleading, deceptive, fraudulent or exaggerated claim/statement could include (but

not limited to)... - CORRECT ANSWER 1-effectiveness of services; 2- licensee's qualifications,

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

mental health organizations or agencies effectiveness of service, qualifications or products. -

CORRECT ANSWER TRUE"

"True or false? A licensee shall discourage a client from holding exaggerated or false ideas about

the licensees professional services. - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE"

"True or false? A licensee does NOT have to take action to correct false or exaggerated ideas held

by a client if the licensee learns of this. - CORRECT ANSWER FALSE, licensee shall take

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."

"How many years must pass before a licensee may engage in sexual contact with a client? -

CORRECT ANSWER More than 5 years after the end of the counseling relationship and the

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

there is no exploitation and no harm to the client? - CORRECT ANSWER YES"

"Can a licensee provide counseling service to previous or current family members, personal

friends, educational associates or business associates? - CORRECT ANSWER NO"

"Can a licensee give or except a gift from a client or a relative of a client valued at more than $50?

CORRECT ANSWER NO"

"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

client. - CORRECT ANSWER FALSE"

"True or false? A licensee can offer and provide counseling to an individual concurrently receiving counseling treatment intervention from another mental health counselor without

informing the other counselor. - CORRECT ANSWER FALSE, licensee should request release

from the client to inform the other professional striving to establish positive and collaborative professional relationships."

"How long does a licensee have to keep records of a client? - CORRECT ANSWER A minimum

of 5 years from the date of the last contact with the client."

"True or false? LPCs can only bill clients or third parties for services actually rendered. -

CORRECT ANSWER TRUE"

"Yes or no? Relationships between a licensee and any other person used by the licensee to provide

services to a client will be reflected on billing documents. - CORRECT ANSWER YES"

"If a written request is made, LPCs must provide a written explanation of a billing statement to a

client or client's guardian. - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE"

"What is the exception for a licensee to submit a bill to a client for counseling treatment

intervention that was not provided? - CORRECT ANSWER Unkept appointment or no-show

fee."

"Does an LPC have to comply with requests for the release of mental health records and

confidential information? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes, under the guidelines of Texas Health

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

agreement or court order? - CORRECT ANSWER LPC shall obtain, review and maintain in the

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

counseling relationship? - CORRECT ANSWER Terminate the professional counseling

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.

CORRECT ANSWER YES"

"Sexual contact means... - CORRECT ANSWER 1-deviate sexual intercourse; 2-sexual contact;

3-sexual intercourse; 4-requests or offers by a licensee for deviate sexual intercourse, sexual contact or sexual intercourse."

"Sexual exploitation means... - CORRECT ANSWER A pattern, practice or scheme of conduct,

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."

"Sexual exploitation does NOT mean... - CORRECT ANSWER Obtaining information about a

client sexual history within standard excepted practice while treating a sexual relationship dysfunction."

"Therapeutic deception means... - CORRECT ANSWER A representation by an LPC that

sexual contact with, or sexual exploitation by, the LPC is consistent with, or a part of, a clients or former clients counseling."

"An LPC shall NOT engage in sexual contact with or sexual exploitation of a person who is... -

CORRECT ANSWER 1-A client; 2-an LPC Intern supervised by the licensee; 3-Is student of a

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