professional orientation and ethics Flashcards
In the 70s, AACD (now ACA since ‘92) began focusing on professional credentialing - leading to the formation of _______ beginning in 19_ _?
NBCC- National board of certification 1982
CCMHC
Certified clinical mental health counselor
APGA 1952
American personnel and guidance counselor
CACREP
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs 1981- ACA affiliate
when passing the NCE a counselor gets what type of certification?
generic certification for counselors
In 1953 which association published their first code of ethics? !960? which Associtaion adopted ethics for counselors in 1961?
APA, NASW, ACA
Ethics always describe- standards of conduct which are universal or imposed by the ACA and NBCC?
ACA and NBCC
Can a counselor attend a client’s funeral?
Yes- but you know them professionally
accreditation applies to programs or counselors?
programs
most suicides are committed in which months?
April or May
Suicide is the 2nd or 3rd leading killer in which age group?
15-24
privileged communication refers to
a legal term used that a therapeutic interaction will not be available for public inspection
The client is the holder of the privilege- refers to ….
privileged communication- the client not the counselor or court can choose not to have confidential info revealed during a legal proceeding….generally on a witness stand
Does privileged communication apply to minors?
no- but the legal guardian holds PC
do mentally incompetent hold privileged communication?
no
In regards to state law and privileged communication counselors must be aware that-_____
laws are unclear and may vary from state to state.
If the client is less that 18 yrs of age- what type of confidentiality will they have?
they won’t- their guardians have that privilege
ACES stands for what?
American counselor education and supervision