Ch 2 (Professional Orgs, Licensure, Certification & Accreditation Flashcards
1
Q
Impact of professional counseling organizations
A
- Licensure (CACREP)
- Ethical codes/expectations/ ACA
- increased scope of practice
- educational standards (CACREP)
- delineate clear specializations/certifications
2
Q
Impact of ACA
A
- conferences/continuing ed
- advocacy platforms
- publications/research
- professional identity/public relations
3
Q
Types of ACA divisions
A
Passion: area of expertise/topic of interest (ALGBTIC)
Work-setting: specializations (ASCA)
4
Q
ACA regions
A
Midwest, North Atlantic, Southern & Western
5
Q
ACA branches
A
56- one for each state plus DC, Europe, Latin America, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands & Philippines
6
Q
Benefits of joining a professional organization
A
- stay informed (advocacy, policy change, research)
- grants, awards, scholarships
- employment listings
- resources, products, services
- leadership positions
- member services (liability insurance)
- student benefits
- set & maintain ethical standards (ethics hotline)
- support counselors & mission of procession
7
Q
Current challenges affecting professional identity
A
- Licensure portability
- sub-divisions of ACA trying to break off (ASCA & AMHCA)
- technology/globalizing world
