ACA Code

Question 1

The Counseling Relationship

Primary Responsibility of the Couselor

Answer 1

Respect the dignity and promote the welfare of clients

Question 2

The Counseling Relationship

How do we create and maintain documents

Answer 2

Documents should accurately reflect a clients progress and as amendments are made to documentation they must be properly noted according to agency and institutional guidelines.

Question 3

The Counseling Relationship

Creating Counseling Plans

Answer 3

Counselors and clients work together to create plans that offer reasonable promise of success and are consistent with the clients developmental level, abilities, temperament, and circumstances of the client. They will regularly review the plans to assure continued viability and effectiveness while respecting the clients freedom of choice.

Question 4

The Counseling Relationship

Client Welfare - Support Network Involvement

Answer 4

Counselors will consider enlisting the support and understanding of others as positive resources when appropriate and with the client’s permission.

Question 5

The Counseling Relationship

Informed Consent in the Counseling Relationship - choice

Answer 5

Clients have the freedom to choose to enter into or remain in a counseling relationship. Counselors have the obligation to review verbally and in writing the rights and responsibilities of counselors and clients. Informed consent is ongoing and should be revisited throughout the relationship.

Question 6

The Counseling Relationship

Informed Consent - Types of Information Needed 12 things

Answer 6

1. The purposes, goals, techniques, procedures, limitations, potential risks and benefits of services
2. Counselors qualifications, credentials, relevant experience and approach
3. Continuation of services upon incapacitation or death
4. The role of technology
5. The implications of diagnosis
6. The intended use of tests and reports
7. Fees and billing
8. Procedures for non-payment of fees
9. Limits of confidentiality including how supervisors, treatment and/or interdisciplinary teams are involved
10. Their rights to obtain clear information about their records
11. Their rights to participate in ongoing counseling plans
12. Their right to refuse services or modality changes and to be advised of the consequences of such refusal

Question 7

The Counseling Relationship

Developmental and Cultural Sensitivity in Informed Consent

Answer 7

Counselors communicate information in ways that are culturally and developmentally appropriate. They use clear and understandable language. If the client has trouble understanding the language the counselor uses, the counselor will provide the necessary services. Counselors will adjust their informed consent according to cultural needs

Question 8

The Counseling Relationship

Informed Consent - Inability to Give Consent

Answer 8

When clients are unable to provide consent, counselors will obtain assent from the client and include them in decision making as appropriate. Counselors must balance the ethical rights of clients, their capacity to give consent and the parental or familial rights and responsibilities to protect the client and make decision on their behalf

Question 9

The Counseling Relationship

Informed Consent - Mandated Clients

Answer 9

Counselors discuss the required limitations to confidentiality when working with mandated clients. They explain the type of information and with whom they must share it prior to beginning counseling. If the client refuses service the counselor must do their best to discuss the consequences of refusing services

Question 10

The Counseling Relationship

Clients Served by Others

Answer 10

If a client is in a professional relationship with other mental health professionals, they will get a release from the client to inform the other professional and establish a collaborative relationship.

Question 11

The Counseling Relationship

Avoiding Harm and Imposing Values - Avoiding Harm

Answer 11

Counselors avoid harming clients, trainees and research participants and try to minimize or remedy unavoidable or unanticipated harm

Question 12

The Counseling Relationship

Avoiding Harm and Imposing Values - Personal Values

Answer 12

Counselors are aware of and avoid imposing their own values, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors.

Question 13

The Counseling Relationship

Prohibited Roles and Relationships - Sexual or Romantic Relationships

Answer 13

Sexual or romantic relationships with current clients, their romantic partners, or their family members are prohibited

Question 14

The Counseling Relationship

Prohibited Roles and Relationships - Previous sexual or romantic relationships

Answer 14

Counselors are prohibited from engaging in counseling relationships with persons they have had a previous romantic or sexual relationship with

Question 15

The Counseling Relationship

Prohibited Roles and Relationships - Sexual or Romantic Relationships with former clients

Answer 15

Are prohibited for a period of five years after the last professional contact. This extends to the client, their romantic partners or family members. Counselors must demonstrate forethought and document in writing if the interaction can be viewed as exploitive or if there is potential to harm the former client in any way.

Question 16

The Counseling Relationship

Prohibited Roles and Relationships - Friends or Family Members

Answer 16

Counselors are prohibited from engaging in counseling relationships with friends and family members with whom they have the inability to remain objective.

Question 17

The Counseling Relationship

Prohibited Roles and Relationships - Personal virtual relationships with current clients

Answer 17

Counselors are prohibited from having a virtual relationship (social media etc) with someone they have a current counseling relationship with.

Question 18

The Counseling Relationship

Managing and Maintaining boundaries and Relationships - Previous Relationships

Answer 18

Counselors must take appropriate precautions when accepting clients that they have previous relationships with including consultation, supervision, and documentation. This includes mutual or past membership in the same organization or community, as well as causal or distant relationships.

Question 19

The Counseling Relationship

Managing and Maintaining boundaries and Relationships - Extending Counseling Boundries

Answer 19

Counselors must consider the risks when extending the counseling relationship including addending a clients formal ceremony, purchasing a product or service, visiting a client’s ill family member. Appropriate precautions must be taken to ensure that no harm occurs.

Question 20

The Counseling Relationship

Managing and Maintaining boundaries and Relationships - Documenting Boundary Extensions

Answer 20

Extended boundaries must be documented prior to the interaction (when feasible). Must document the rational, the potential benefit and anticipated consequences. If harm occurs the counselor must show evidence of an attempt to remedy the harm.

Question 21

The Counseling Relationship

Managing and Maintaining boundaries and Relationships - Role Changes-(Individual to Family or evaluator to therapeutic etc.)

Answer 21

When a role changes the counselor provides informed consent and explains the clients right to refuse services related to the change. Clients must be fully informed of the anticipated consequences of the change.

Question 22

The Counseling Relationship

Managing and Maintaining boundaries and Relationships - Nonprofessional Interactions or Relationships

Answer 22

Counselors avoid nonprofessional relationships with former clients, their romantic partners or their family members when the relationship is potentially harmful to the former client both in-person or electronic

Question 23

The Counseling Relationship

Roles and Relationships at Individual, Group, Institutional and Societal Levels - Advocacy

Answer 23

When appropriate, counselors advocate at individual, group, institutional and societal levels to address potential barriers that inhibit the growth and development of clients

Question 24

The Counseling Relationship

Roles and Relationships at Individual, Group, Institutional and Societal Levels - Confidentiality and Advocacy

Answer 24

Counselors obtain client consent before engaging in advocacy efforts on behalf of an identifiable client

Question 25

The Counseling Relationship ## Footnote Roles and Relationships at Individual, Group, Institutional and Societal Levels - Multiple Clients

Answer 25

When a counselor provides services to people with a relationship the counselor will clarify at the outset which person or persons are the client and the nature of the relationship the counselor will have with each. The counselor will adjust or withdraw from roles if needed

Question 26

The Counseling Relationship ## Footnote Group work - Screening

Answer 26

Counselors screen potential group members to ensure the needs and goals are compatible with the group and that they will not impede the group nor will their well-being be jeopardized by participating in the group.

Question 27

The Counseling Relationship ## Footnote Group work - Protecting Clients

Answer 27

Counselors take reasonable precautions to protect clients from physical, emotional or psychological trauma

Question 28

The Counseling Relationship ## Footnote Fees and Business Practices - Self-Referral

Answer 28

Counselors that work in an organization setting do not refer clients to their private practice unless the policies of the organization have specific provisions for self-referrals. They must be informed of other options should they seek private counseling services

Question 29

The Counseling Relationship ## Footnote Fees and Business Practices - Unacceptable Business Practices

Answer 29

Counselors do not participate in fee splitting not do they receive commissions, rebates or any form of remuneration for referrals

Question 30

The Counseling Relationship ## Footnote Fees and Business Practices - Establishing Fees

Answer 30

Counselors consider the financial status of clients and locality. If the usual fee creates a hardship the counselor may adjust fees where legal or assist the client in finding comparable affordable services

Question 31

The Counseling Relationship ## Footnote Fees and Business Practices - Non-payment of fees

Answer 31

If the counselor is using a professional collection company they need to include that information in the informed consent, inform the client in a timely fashion of intended action and give them the opportunity to make payment.

Question 32

The Counseling Relationship ## Footnote Fees and Business Practices - Bartering

Answer 32

Counselors may barter only if it does not result in exploitation or harm if the client request it. They must consider the cultural implications and document such agreements in a clear written contract

Question 33

The Counseling Relationship ## Footnote Fees and Business Practices - Receiving gifts

Answer 33

Counselors recognize that in some cultures small gifts are a sign of respect. They must consider monetary value, clients motivation for giving, and the counselor's motivation for accepting or declining the gift

Question 34

The Counseling Relationship ## Footnote Termination and Referral - Inability to provide professional assistance

Answer 34

If counselors lack competence to be of professional assistance to clients they avoid entering into or continuing the relationship. They will refer appropriately and if the client declines they will end the relationship

Question 35

The Counseling Relationship ## Footnote Termination and Referral - Values within Termination and Referral

Answer 35

Counselors will refrain from referring based on their own personal held values and beliefs.

Question 36

The Counseling Relationship ## Footnote Termination and Referral - 5 Appropriate Termination Reasons

Answer 36

1. It is apparent that the client no longer needs assistance 2. not likely to benefit 3. is being harmed. 4. They are in danger of being harmed by the client or another person the client has a relationship with 5. When clients do not pay agreed upon fees. Counselors provide pretermination counseling and recommend other providers as needed

Question 37

The Counseling Relationship ## Footnote Termination and Referral - Appropriate transfer of services

Answer 37

When clients are transferred or referred the counselor ensure that proper clinical and administrative processes are completed and open communication is maintained.

Question 38

The Counseling Relationship ## Footnote Termination and Referral - Abandonment and Client Neglect

Answer 38

Counselors do not abandon or neglect clients. They make appropriate arrangements for the continuation of treatment when necessary during interruptions like vacations, illnesses and following termination.

Question 39

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Respecting Clients Rights - Multicultural/Diversity Considerations

Answer 39

Counselors respect differing views toward disclosure of information. Counselors hold ongoing conversations with clients as to how, when and with whom information is shared.

Question 40

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Respecting Clients Rights - Respect for privacy

Answer 40

Counselors respect the privacy of clients and only request private information when it is beneficial

Question 41

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Respecting Clients Rights - Respect for Confidentiality

Answer 41

Counselors will disclose information only with appropriate consent or with sound legal or ethical justification

Question 42

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Respecting Clients Rights - Explanation of Limitations

Answer 42

At initiation and throughout the counseling relationship, counselors inform clients about the limitations of confidentiality and seek to identify situations in which confidentiality must be breeched.

Question 43

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Exceptions - Serious and Forceable Harm and Legal Requirements

Answer 43

Confidentiality does not apply when disclosure is required to protect clients or identified other from harm or when legal requirements demand that information must be revealed. When in doubt, counselors consult with other professionals

Question 44

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Exceptions - Confidentiality Regarding End-of-Life Decisions

Answer 44

Counselors who are providing services to terminally ill individuals who are considering hastening their own death have the option to maintain confidentiality depending on applicable laws and specific circumstances after seeking consultation or supervision from appropriate professional and legal parties.

Question 45

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Exceptions - Contagious, Life-Threatening Diseases

Answer 45

Counselors may be justified in disclosing that a client has a contagious life-threatening disease to identifiable third-parties who may be in danger of contracting the disease. Prior to making the disclosure they must assess the intent of the clients to inform the third parties about their disease or engage in behaviors that may be harmful to identifiable third parties. They must adhere to relevant state laws about disclosing disease status.

Question 46

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Exceptions - Court ordered disclosure

Answer 46

When ordered by a court to release confidential or private information without a client's permission, counselors seek to obtain written, informed consent from the client or take steps to prohibit the disclosure or have it limited as narrowly as possible

Question 47

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Exceptions - Minimal Disclosure

Answer 47

Clients are informed before confidential information is disclosed and are involved in the disclosure decision making. Only essential information is revealed

Question 48

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Information Shared with Others - Subordinates

Answer 48

Privacy and confidentiality must be maintained by subordinates including employees, supervisees, students, clerical assistants and volunteers

Question 49

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Information Shared with Others - Interdisciplinary Teams

Answer 49

Clients will be informed of the teams existence and composition, the information being shared and the purpose of sharing such information

Question 50

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Where is Information Shared with Others

Answer 50

Counselors discuss confidential information only when they can reasonable ensure client privacy

Question 51

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Information Shared with Others - Third-Party Payers

Answer 51

Counselors disclose information to third-party payers only when authorized by clients

Question 52

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Information Shared with Others - Transmitting Confidential Information

Answer 52

Counselors take precautions to ensure the confidentiality of all information transmitted through the use of any medium

Question 53

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Information Shared with Others - Deceased Clients

Answer 53

Counselors protect the confidentiality of deceased clients, consistent with legal requirements and the documented preferences of the client

Question 54

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Groups and Families - Group work

Answer 54

Counselors clearly explain the importance of confidentiality for the group

Question 55

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Groups and Families - Couples and Family Counseling

Answer 55

Counselors clearly define who is the client and discuss the expectations and limitations of confidentiality. In the absence of an agreement to the contrary, the couple or family is considered the client

Question 56

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Clients Lacking Capacity to Give Informed Consent - Responsibility to Clients

Answer 56

Counselors protect the confidentially of information received from clients who are unable to give consent as specified by law and ethical standards

Question 57

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Clients Lacking Capacity to Give Informed Consent - Responsibility to Parents and Legal Guardians

Answer 57

Counselors inform parents and legal guardians about the role of the counselor and the confidential nature of the counseling relationship. Counselors are sensitive to cultural diversity and respect the right and responsibilities of parents/guardians regarding the welfare of their children/charges. Counselors establish appropriate, collaborative relationships with parents and guardians to best serve clients

Question 58

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Clients Lacking Capacity to Give Informed Consent - Release of Confidential Information

Answer 58

When counseling minors or dependent adults, counselors seek the permission from an appropriate third party to disclose information. Counselors will inform clients consistent with their level of understanding and take appropriate measure to safeguard client confidentiality.

Question 59

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Records and Documentation - Creating and maintaining Records and Documentation

Answer 59

Counselors create and maintain records and documentation necessary for rendering professional services

Question 60

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Records and Documentation - Confidentiality of Records and Documentation

Answer 60

Counselors ensure that records and documentation kept in any medium are secure and that only authorized persons have access to them

Question 61

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Records and Documentation - Permission to Record

Answer 61

Counselors obtain permission from clients prior to recording sessions

Question 62

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Records and Documentation - Permission to Observe

Answer 62

Counselors obtain permission from clients prior to allowing any person to observe counseling sessions, review transcripts of sessions, or view recordings of sessions with supervisors, faculty, peers or others within the training environment.

Question 63

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Records and Documentation - Client Access

Answer 63

Counselors provide reasonable access to records and copies of records when requested by competent clients. They limit access when there is compelling evidence that access would cause harm to the client. Counselors document the request of the client and the rationale for withholding records. In situations involving multiple clients, counselors provide individuals only information that pertains to them.

Question 64

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Records and Documentation - Assistance with Records

Answer 64

Counselors provide assistance in interpreting counseling records.

Question 65

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Records and Documentation - Disclosure or Transfer

Answer 65

Unless an exception exists, counselors obtain written permission from clients to disclose or transfer records to legitimate third parties. Steps are taken to ensure that receivers are sensitive to confidentiality

Question 66

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Records and Documentation - Storage and Disposal After Termination

Answer 66

Counselors store records to ensure reasonable future access in accordance with federal and state laws. They dispose of sensitive material in a manner that protects client confidentiality. Counselors apply careful discretion when destroying records that may be needed by a court of law.

Question 67

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Records and Documentation - Reasonable Precautions

Answer 67

Counselors take reasonable precautions to protect the confidentiality of client records in the event of termination of practice, and counselor incapacity or death and they will appoint a records custodian as appropriate.

Question 68

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Case Consultation - Respect for Privacy

Answer 68

Information shared in a consulting relationship is discussed for professional purposes only. Only pertinent data is shared and every effort is made to protect identity and avoid invasion of privacy.

Question 69

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Case Consultation - Disclosure of Confidential Information

Answer 69

When consulting, counselors do not disclose information that could lead to the identification of client or organization with whom they have a confidential relationship with unless they have prior consent

Question 70

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Knowledge of and Compliance With Standards

Answer 70

Counselors are responsible for reading, understanding and following the ACA Code of Ethics and adhere to applicable laws and regulations

Question 71

Confidentiality and Privacy ## Footnote Professional Competence - Boundaries of Competence

Answer 71

Counselors only practice within the boundaries of their competence. Counselors gain multicultural counseling competency by working with a diverse client population

Question 72

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Professional Competence - New Specialty Areas of Practice

Answer 72

Counselors practice in speciality areas new to them only after education, training, and supervised experienced. . While developing new skills they take steps to ensure the competence of their work and protect others from harm

Question 73

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Professional Competence - Qualified for Employment

Answer 73

Counselors accept employment only for positions that they are qualified for and they only hire people who are qualified and competent for the position

Question 74

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Professional Competence - Monitor Effectiveness

Answer 74

Counselors constantly monitor their effectiveness and take steps to improve when necessary. They also take steps to seek peer supervision to evaluate their efficacy as counselors

Question 75

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Professional Competence - Consultations on Ethical Obligations

Answer 75

Counselors take steps to consult with other counselors when they have questions regarding their ethical obligations or professional practice

Question 76

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Professional Competence - Continuing Education

Answer 76

Counselors maintain their competence in the skills they use, are open to new procedures, and remain informed regarding best practices for working with diverse populations

Question 77

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Professional Competence - Impairment

Answer 77

Counselors monitor themselves for signs of impairment from their own mental, physical, or emotional problems and refrain from offering or providing services when impaired. Counselors help each other recognize their own impairment-and provide assistance when warranted

Question 78

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Professional Competence - Counselor Incapacitation, Death, Retirement, or Termination of Practice

Answer 78

Counselors prepare a plan for the transfer of clients and the dissemination of records to an identified colleague or records custodian in the case of the counselor's incapacitation, death, retirement or termination of practice

Question 79

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Advertising and Soliciting Clients - Accurate Advertising

Answer 79

When advertising, counselors identify their credentials in an accurate manner

Question 80

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Advertising and Soliciting Clients - Testimonials

Answer 80

Counselors who use testimonials do not solicit them from current clients, former clients, or any other persons who may be vulnerable to undo influence. Counselors discuss with clients the implications and obtain permission to use any testimonials.

Question 81

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Advertising and Soliciting Clients - Statements by Others

Answer 81

Counselors make every effort, when possible, to ensure that what is said about them or the counseling profession is accurate

Question 82

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Advertising and Soliciting Clients - Recruiting Through Employment

Answer 82

Counselors do not use their places of employment or affiliated institutions to recruit clients, supervisors, or consultees for their private practice

Question 83

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Advertising and Soliciting Clients - Products and Training Advertisements

Answer 83

Counselors who advertise products and services ensure that the advertisements contain accurate and adequate information that allows consumers to make informed choices

Question 84

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Advertising and Soliciting Clients - Promoting to Those Served

Answer 84

Counselors do not use their counseling or supervisory relationships to promote their products, training or services in a manner that is deceptive or would exert undo influence on individuals who may be vulnerable. However, Counselor educators may adopt textbooks they have authored for instructional purposes

Question 85

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Professional Qualifications - Accurate Representation

Answer 85

Counselors claim or imply only qualification actually completed and correct any misrepresentation of their qualifications by others. Counselors truthfully represent the qualifications of their colleagues. Counselors distinguish between volunteer and paid experience and accurately describe their continuing education

Question 86

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Professional Qualifications - Credentials

Answer 86

Counselors claim only licenses or certificates that are current and in good standing

Question 87

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Professional Qualifications - Educational Degrees

Answer 87

Counselors clearly differentiate between earned and honorary degrees

Question 88

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Professional Qualifications - Implying Doctoral-Level Competence

Answer 88

Counselors clearly state their highest earned degree in counseling or a closely related field. They don't claim to be a doctor when they are not

Question 89

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Professional Qualifications - Accreditation Status

Answer 89

Counselors accurately represent the accreditation status of their degree program and college/university

Question 90

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Professional Qualifications - Professional Membership

Answer 90

Counselors clearly differentiate between current, active memberships and former memberships. Members of ACA must clearly differentiate between professional membership (masters) and regular membership

Question 91

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Professional Qualifications - Nondiscrimination

Answer 91

Counselors do not condone or engage in discrimination

Question 92

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Public Responsibility - Sexual Harassment

Answer 92

Counselors do not engage in or condone sexual harrassment

Question 93

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Public Responsibility - Reports to Third Parties

Answer 93

Counselors are accurate, honest and objective in reporting their professional activities and judgements to appropriate third parties.

Question 94

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Public Responsibility - Media Presentations

Answer 94

When Counselors provide advice or comment by public means they take precautions to ensure that: The statements are based on appropriate professional counseling literature and practice The statements are otherwise consistent with the ACA code of ethics The recipients of the information are not encouraged to believe that a counseling relationship has been established

Question 95

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Public Responsibility - Exploitation of Others

Answer 95

Counselors do not exploit others in the professional relatioships

Question 96

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Public Responsibility - Contributing to the Public Good

Answer 96

Counselors make a responsible effort to provide services to the public for little to no financial return

Question 97

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Treatment Modalities - Scientific Basis for Treatment

Answer 97

Counselors use treatments that are grounded in theory and have an empirical or scientific foundation

Question 98

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Treatment Modalities - Development and Innovations

Answer 98

When counselors use innovative techniques they explain the risks, benefits and ethical considerations. They work to minimize any risk or harm

Question 99

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Treatment Modalities - Harmful Practices

Answer 99

Counselors don't use techniques, procedures or modalities that are known to cause harm even if the services are requested

Question 100

Professional Responsibility ## Footnote Responsibility to Other Professionals - Personal Public Statements

Answer 100

When making personal statements in a public context, counselors clarify that they are speaking from a personal perspective and not on behalf of all counselors or the profession

Question 101

Relationships With Other Professionals ## Footnote Relationships With Colleagues, Employees and Employers - Different Approaches

Answer 101

Counselors are respectful of approaches that are grounded in theory but different than their own.

Question 102

Relationships With Other Professionals ## Footnote Relationships With Colleagues, Employees and Employers - Forming Relationships

Answer 102

Counselors work to develop and strengthen relationships with colleagues from other disciplines to best serve clients

Question 103

Relationships With Other Professionals ## Footnote Relationships With Colleagues, Employees and Employers - Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Answer 103

Counselors who are part on an interdisciplinary team remain focused on how to best serve the client. They participate in and contribute to decisions that affect the well-being of clients

Question 104

Relationships With Other Professionals ## Footnote Relationships With Colleagues, Employees and Employers - Establishing Professional and Ethical Obligations

Answer 104

Counselors who work in interdisciplinary teams work together to clarify professional and ethical obligations of the team and each individual. When the team decision raises ethical concerns, counselors first attempt to resolve it within the team. If it can not be resolved, counselors pursue other avenues to address their concerns consistent with client well-being

Question 105

Relationships With Other Professionals ## Footnote Relationships With Colleagues, Employees and Employers - Confidentiality

Answer 105

When counselors are required by law, institutional policy, or extraordinary circumstances to serve more than one role in judicial or administrative proceedings, they clarify role expectations and parameters of confidentiality with their colleagues

Question 106

Relationships With Other Professionals ## Footnote Relationships With Colleagues, Employees and Employers - Personnel Selection and Assignment

Answer 106

When counselors select personnel they select competent staff and assign responsibilities compatible with their skills and experiences.

Question 107

Relationships With Other Professionals ## Footnote Relationships With Colleagues, Employees and Employers - Employer Policies

Answer 107

Acceptance of employment in an agency or institution implies that the counselor agrees with its general policies and principles. They strive to reach agreements with employers regarding acceptable standards of care and professional conduct

Question 108

Relationships With Other Professionals ## Footnote Relationships With Colleagues, Employees and Employers - Negative Conditions

Answer 108

Counselors alert their employers of inappropriate policies and practices. They attempt to effect change. When policies are particularly harmful counselors take appropriate further action.

Question 109

Relationships With Other Professionals ## Footnote Relationships With Colleagues, Employees and Employers - Protection From Punitive Action

Answer 109

Counselors do not harass a colleague or employee or dismiss an employee who has acted in a responsible and ethical manner to expose inappropriate employer policies or practices

Question 110

Relationships With Other Professionals ## Footnote Provision of Consultation Services - Consultant Competency

Answer 110

Counselors take reasonable steps to ensure that they have the appropriate resources and competencies when providing consultation services. Counselors provide appropriate referral resources when requested or needed.

Question 111

Relationships With Other Professionals ## Footnote Provision of Consultation Services - Informed Consent in Formal Consultations

Answer 111

When providing formal consultation services, counselors review in writing and verbally the rights and responsibilities of both the counselors and consultees. They use understandable language to inform all parties about the purpose of services to be provided, relevant costs, potential risks and benefits and limits of confidentiality.

Question 112

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote General - Assessment

Answer 112

The purpose of assessment is to gather information regarding the client for a variety of purposes. Assessments may include both qualitative and quantitive methodologies

Question 113

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote General - Client Welfare

Answer 113

Counselors do not misuse assessment results and interpretations and take reasonable steps to prevent others from misusing information. They respect the clients right to know the results, the interpretations made and the bases for counselors conclusions and recommendations

Question 114

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Competence to Use and Interpret Assessment Instruments - Limits of Competence

Answer 114

Counselors only use testing and assessments that they have been trained on and are competent in. Counselors take reasonable measures to ensure the proper use of assessment techniques by persons they are supervising

Question 115

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Competence to Use and Interpret Assessment Instruments - Appropriate Use

Answer 115

Counselors are responsible for the appropriate application, scoring, interpretation and use of assessment instruments relevant to the needs of the client whether they score and interpret assessments theirselves or use other services

Question 116

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Competence to Use and Interpret Assessment Instruments - Devisions Based on Results

Answer 116

Counselors who are responsible for decisions that are based on assessment results have a thorough understanding of psychometrics

Question 117

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Informed Consent in Assessment - Explanation to Clients

Answer 117

Prior to assessment, counselors explain the nature and purposes of assessment and the specific use of results by potential recipients. The explanation will be given in term and plain language that the client can understand

Question 118

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Informed Consent in Assessment - Recipients of Results

Answer 118

Counselors consider the client's welfare, understanding, and prior agreements in determining who receives the assessment results. Counselors include accurate and appropriate interpretations with any release of individual or group assessment results.

Question 119

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Informed Consent in Assessment - Release of Data to Qualified Personnel

Answer 119

Counselors release assessment data in which the client is identified only with consent of the client or the client's representative and only to individuals who are qualified to interpret the data

Question 120

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Diagnosis of Mental Disorders - Proper Diagnosis

Answer 120

Counselors take special care to properly diagnose mental disorders. Techniques are carefully selected and appropriately used.

Question 121

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Diagnosis of Mental Disorders - Cultural Sensitivity

Answer 121

Clients socioeconomic and cultural experiences are considered when diagnosing mental disorders

Question 122

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Diagnosis of Mental Disorders - Historical and Social Prejudices in the Diagnosis of Pathology

Answer 122

Counselors are aware of historical and social prejudices in the misdiagnosis and pathologizing of certain individuals and groups and strive to be aware of and address biases in themselves or others

Question 123

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Diagnosis of Mental Disorders - Refraining From Diagnosis

Answer 123

Counselors may refrain from making and/or reporting a diagnosis if they believe that it would cause harm to the client or others. They consider the positive and negative benefits of diagnosis

Question 124

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Instrument Selection - Appropriateness of Instruments

Answer 124

Counselors carefully consider the validity, reliability, limitations, and appropriateness of an instrument and when possible use multiple forms of assessment

Question 125

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Instrument Selection - Referral Information

Answer 125

When a client is referred for assessment, the counselor provides specific referral questions and sufficient objective data about the client to ensure appropriate assessment instruments are utilized

Question 126

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Conditions of Assessment Administration - Administration Conditions

Answer 126

Counselors administer assessments under the same conditions that were established in their standardization. If they are not administered under standard conditions it should be noted and the results may be designated as invalid or of questionable validity

Question 127

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Conditions of Assessment Administration - Provision of Favorable Conditions

Answer 127

Counselors provide an appropriate environment for the administration of assessments

Question 128

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Conditions of Assessment Administration - Technological Administration

Answer 128

Counselors ensure that technologically administered assessments function properly and provide clients with accurate results

Question 129

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Conditions of Assessment Administration - Unsupervised Assessments

Answer 129

Unless the assessment is designed, intended and validated for self-administration and/or scoring, counselors do not permit unsupervised use

Question 130

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Multicultural Issues/Diversity in Assessment

Answer 130

Counselors use with cautions assessment techniques normed on populations other than that of the client. counselors recognize the effects of demographics on test administration and interpretation and they place test results in proper perspective with other relevant factors

Question 131

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Scoring and Interpretation of Assessments - Reporting

Answer 131

When counselors report assessment results, they consider the client's personal and cultural background and level of understanding. Counselors indicate reservations regarding validity or reliability due to circumstances or inappropriateness of the norms for the person tested

Question 132

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Scoring and Interpretation of Assessments - Instruments With Insufficient Empirical Data

Answer 132

Counselors exercise caution when using instruments not having sufficient empirical data to support respondent results. The purpose for the use of such instrument is stated to the examinee. Counselors qualify any conclusions, diagnosis's, or recommendations made that are based on assessment or instrument with questionable validity or reliability

Question 133

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Scoring and Interpretation of Assessments - Assessment Services

Answer 133

Counselors who provide assessment, scoring and interpretation services confirm the validity of such interpretations. At all times they maintain the ethical responsibility to those being assessed

Question 134

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Assessment Security

Answer 134

Counselors maintain the integrity and security of tests and assessments consistent with legal and contractual obligations. Counselors do not appropriate, reproduce, or modify assessments without acknowledgement or permission from the publisher.

Question 135

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Obsolete Assessment and Outdated Results

Answer 135

Counselors do not use data or results from assessments that are outdated or obsolete and they make every effort to prevent use of obsolete measures.

Question 136

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Assessment Construction

Answer 136

Counselors use established scientific procedures, relevant standards, and current professional knowledge for assessment design in development, publication and utilization of assessment techniques

Question 137

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Forensic Evaluation: Evaluation for Legal Proceedings - Primary Obligations

Answer 137

Produce objective findings when providing forensic evaluations. Form opinions based on professional knowledge and expertise that can be supported by data gathered in evaluations. Define limits of reports or testimony.

Question 138

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Forensic Evaluation: Evaluation for Legal Proceedings - Consent for Evaluation

Answer 138

Individuals being evaluated are informed in writing that the relationship is for the purposes of evaluation and is not therapeutic in nature, and entities or individuals who will receive the evaluation report are identified. Written consent from those being evaluated is obtained unless a court orders evaluations to be conducted without written consent of the individuals

Question 139

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Forensic Evaluation: Evaluation for Legal Proceedings - Client Evaluation Prohibited

Answer 139

Counselors do not evaluate current or former clients and do not counsel individuals they are evaluating

Question 140

Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation ## Footnote Forensic Evaluation: Evaluation for Legal Proceedings - Avoid Potentially Harmful Relationships

Answer 140

Counselors who provide forensic evaluations avoid potentially harmful professional or personal relationships with family members, romantic partners, and close friends of individuals they are evaluating or have evaluated in the past

Question 141

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Counselor Supervision and Client Welfare - Client Welfare

Answer 141

Supervisors should monitor the service provided by supervisees. They must meet with them regularly to ensure they are prepared to serve a wide range of diverse clients. Supervisees must read and follow the ACA code of ethics.

Question 142

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Counselor Supervision and Client Welfare - Counselor Credentials

Answer 142

Supervisors ensure that supervisees communicate their qualifications.

Question 143

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Counselor Supervision and Client Welfare - Informed Consent and Clients Rights

Answer 143

Supervisors make sure that supervisees are aware of client rights and protections (confidentiality,privacy). Supervisees provide clients with disclosures, inform them of the supervisory relationship and how it affects confidentiality and who has access to counseling records and how they will be stored, transmitted and reviewed.

Question 144

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Counselor Supervision Competence - Supervisor Preparation

Answer 144

Supervisors must be trained in supervision and pursue continuing education including both counseling and supervision skills.

Question 145

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Counselor Supervision Competence - Multicultural Issues/Diversity in Supervision

Answer 145

Counseling supervisors are aware of multiculturalism/diversity in the supervisory relationship.

Question 146

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Counselor Supervision Competence - Online Supervision

Answer 146

Supervisors are competent in the use of supervisory technology and take necessary precautions to protect confidentiality of all info transmitted electronically.

Question 147

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Supervisory Relationship - Extending Conventional Supervisory Relationships

Answer 147

Supervisors define and maintain ethical professional, personal, and social relationships with their supervisees. Supervisors consider the risks of extending their supervisory relationship and ensure that their judgement is not impaired and no harm occurs

Question 148

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Supervisory Relationship - Sexual Relationships

Answer 148

Sexual or romantic interactions or relationships with supervisees are prohibited for both in person or electronic supervisory relationships.

Question 149

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Supervisory Relationship - Sexual Harassment

Answer 149

Supervisors do not condone or subject supervisees to sexual harassment

Question 150

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Supervisory Relationship - Friends or Family members

Answer 150

Supervisors may not supervise individuals with whom they can not be objective (close friends or family)

Question 151

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Supervisor Responsibilities - Informed Consent for Supervisors

Answer 151

Supervisors are responsible for including informed consent. Supervisors tell the supervisees about the policies and procedures and the mechanisms for appeal. Also includes the issues unique to distance supervision

Question 152

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Supervisor Responsibilities - Emergencies and Absences

Answer 152

Supervisors establish procedures for contacting them or someone else in their absence in case of crises.

Question 153

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Supervisor Responsibilities - Standards for Supervisees

Answer 153

Supervisors are responsible for making the supervisee aware of professional, ethical standards and legal responsibilities.

Question 154

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Supervisor Responsibilities - Termination of the Supervisory Relationship

Answer 154

The supervisory relationship can be terminated with adequate notice. Reasons should be discussed and differences resolved. After termination, supervisors make appropriate referrals to another supervisor.

Question 155

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Student and Supervisee Responsibilities - Ethical Responsibilities

Answer 155

Students and supervisees must follow the ACA code of ethics. They have the same obligation as professionals

Question 156

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Student and Supervisee Responsibilities - Impairment

Answer 156

Students and supervisees self-monitor for signs of impairment and do not offer services when such impairment may cause harm to others. They also must notify their faculty or supervisor and seek help. They also may need to limit, suspend or terminate their responsibilities until they may safely resume their work.

Question 157

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Student and Supervisee Responsibilities - Professional Disclosure

Answer 157

Before providing services, supervisees and students must disclose their status, and explain how it limits confidentiality. They must also obtain client permission before they use any information concerning the counseling relationship in training.

Question 158

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Counseling Supervision Evaluation, Remediation and Endorsement - Evaluation

Answer 158

Supervisors provide ongoing feedback and schedule formal evaluation

Question 159

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Counseling Supervision Evaluation, Remediation and Endorsement - Gatekeeping and Remediation

Answer 159

Supervisors are aware of supervisees limits and assist when appropriate. They may also recommend dismissal if the supervisee is unable to demonstrate competence in providing services. Supervisors will seek consultation and document their decision as well as inform the supervisee and make sure they are aware of their options.

Question 160

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Counseling Supervision Evaluation, Remediation and Endorsement - Counseling for Supervisees

Answer 160

Supervisor will assist the supervisee with obtaining appropriate counseling services, but does not provide them. They address the impact of interpersonal competence on clients and the supervisory relationship.

Question 161

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Counseling Supervision Evaluation, Remediation and Endorsement - Endorsements

Answer 161

Supervisors only endorse supervisees whom they believe are qualified for endorsement. Supervisors do not endorse supervisees whom they believe to be impaired in any way that will affect the performance of their duties.

Question 162

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Responsibilities of Counselor Educators - Counselor Educators

Answer 162

Counselor educators are skilled and knowledgeable regarding ethical, legal, and regulatory aspects. They conduct teaching and training in an ethical manner and serve as role models.

Question 163

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Responsibilities of Counselor Educators - Counselor Educator Competence

Answer 163

Counselors who are also educators or supervisors teach within their area of knowledge and provide instruction based on current information. They are also competent in the use of the technology they utilize.

Question 164

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Responsibilities of Counselor Educators - Infusing Multicultural Issues/Diversity

Answer 164

Counselor educators include multiculturalism/diversity into their courses and workshops.

Question 165

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Responsibilities of Counselor Educators - Integration of Study and Practice

Answer 165

Counselor educators integrate academic study and supervised practice in their programs.

Question 166

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Responsibilities of Counselor Educators - Teaching Ethics

Answer 166

Counselor educators ensure that students are aware of ethical responsibilities and standards and infuse ethical considerations throughout the curriculum.

Question 167

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Responsibilities of Counselor Educators - Use of Case Examples

Answer 167

The use of client, student or supervisee information as examples in the classroom is only allowed when a) the client, student or supervisee has reviewed the material and agreed to its presentation and b) the information has been modified to obscure identity.

Question 168

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Responsibilities of Counselor Educators - Student to Student Supervision and instruction

Answer 168

When students function as supervisors or educators, they have the same ethical obligations as counselor educators, trainers and supervisors. Counselor educators ensure that student’s rights are not compromised when peers lead activities.

Question 169

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Responsibilities of Counselor Educators - Innovative Theories and Techniques

Answer 169

Counselor educators promote the use of techniques that are grounded in theory and/or have an empirical or scientific foundation. When they discuss developing or innovative techniques, they explain the potential risks, benefits and ethical considerations associated.

Question 170

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Responsibilities of Counselor Educators - Field Placements

Answer 170

Counselor educators develop policies and provide direct assistance regarding appropriate field placement. They provide clearly stated roles. They confirm that site supervisors are qualified to provide supervision and inform them of their ethical responsibility.

Question 171

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Student Welfare - Program Information and Orientation

Answer 171

Counselor educators recognize that student development begins with students’ initial contact with the program and continues throughout education and clinical training. Faculty provide current and prospective students with information about program expectations, including: The values and ethical principles of the profession The type and level of skill and knowledge acquisition required Technology requirements Program training goals, objectives, and mission, and subject matter Bases for evaluation Training components that encourage self-growth or self-disclosure The type of supervision settings and requirements of the sites for required clinical field experiences Student and supervisor evaluation and dismissal policies and procedures Up-to-date employment prospects for graduates

Question 172

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Student Welfare - Student Career Advising

Answer 172

Counselor educators provide career advisement and make students aware of opportunities

Question 173

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Student Welfare - Self-growth Experiences

Answer 173

Self-growth is expected of students. Educators are mindful of ethical principles when they require students to engage in self growth. Educators and supervisors inform students that they have the right to decide what they do or do not share in class.

Question 174

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Student Welfare - Addressing Personal Concerns

Answer 174

Counselor educators may require students to address personal concerns that can affect professional competency.

Question 175

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Evaluation and Remediation - Evaluation of Students

Answer 175

Counselor educators clearly state to students prior to and throughout training the levels of competency expected, appraisal methods, and timing of evaluations for didactic and clinical competencies. Counselor educators provide ongoing feedback regarding performance.

Question 176

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Evaluation and Remediation - Limitations

Answer 176

Counselor educators are aware and address the inability of some students to achieve counseling competencies. They should do the following: Assist students in securing remedial assistance when needed Seek professional consultation and document their decision or refer students for assistance Ensure that students have recourse in a timely manner to address decisions requiring them to seek assistance or to dismiss them and provide due process according to institutional policies and procedures.

Question 177

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Evaluation and Remediation - Counseling for Students

Answer 177

If counseling is requested by the student or if it is suggested as part of a remediation process, counselor educators assist students in identifying proper services

Question 178

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Roles and Relationships between Counselor Educators and Students - Sexual or Romantic Relationships

Answer 178

Counselor educators can not have sexual or romantic relationships or interactions with students over whom they have power or authority. This applies to both in-person and electronic interactions or relationships.

Question 179

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Roles and Relationships between Counselor Educators and Students - Sexual Harrassment

Answer 179

Counselor educators do not condone or subject students to sexual harassment.

Question 180

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Roles and Relationships between Counselor Educators and Students - Relationships with Former Students

Answer 180

Counselor educators are aware of the power differential between then and students. Faculty members discuss with former students the risks when they consider engaging in social, sexual, or other intimate relationships.

Question 181

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Roles and Relationships between Counselor Educators and Students - Nonacademic Relationships

Answer 181

Counselor educators avoid non academic relationships with students in which there is a potential for harm or may compromise training or grades. Counselor educators do not accept fees, commissions, reimbursements or remuneration from sites for placement of supervisors or students.

Question 182

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Roles and Relationships between Counselor Educators and Students - Counseling Services

Answer 182

Counselor educators do not serve as counselors to students over whom they have power or authority.

Question 183

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Roles and Relationships between Counselor Educators and Students - Extending Educator-Student Boundaries

Answer 183

If the counseling educator believes that a nonprofessional relationship with a student may be potentially beneficial to the student, they can take precautions similar to when working with a client. Examples are: attending a formal ceremony, conducting a hospital visit, providing support during a stressful event, having mutual membership in a professional organization. Nonprofessional relationships with students should be time limited, context specific and initiated with the students consent.

Question 184

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Multicultural/Diversity Competence in Counselor Education and Training Programs - Faculty Diversity

Answer 184

Counselor educators will recruit and retain a diverse faculty

Question 185

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Multicultural/Diversity Competence in Counselor Education and Training Programs - Student Diversity

Answer 185

Counselor educators will recruit and retain a diverse student body. They will provide appropriate accommodations to support diverse student well-being and academic performance

Question 186

Supervision, Training and Teaching ## Footnote Multicultural/Diversity Competence in Counselor Education and Training Programs - Multicultural/Diversity Competence

Answer 186

Counseling educators use multicultural/diversity competency in their training and supervision practices and actively train students to gain awareness and knowledge of multicultural practices.

Question 187

Research and Publications ## Footnote Research Responsibilities - Conducting Research

Answer 187

Counselors plan, design, conduct, and report research in a manner consistent with ethical principles, federal and state laws, institutional regulations and scientific standards

Question 188

Research and Publications ## Footnote Research Responsibilities - Confidentiality in Research

Answer 188

Counselors are responsible for understanding and adhering to state, federal, or institutional policies or applicable guidelines regarding confidentiality in their research practices

Question 189

Research and Publications ## Footnote Research Responsibilities - Independent Researchers

Answer 189

When counselors conduct independent research and there’s no institutional review board, they are held by the same ethical principles, federal and state laws.

Question 190

Research and Publications ## Footnote Research Responsibilities - Deviation From Standard Practice

Answer 190

Counselors seek consultations and observe stringent safeguards to protect participants when deviating from standard or acceptable practices

Question 191

Research and Publications ## Footnote Research Responsibilities - Precautions to Avoid Injury

Answer 191

Counselors who are conducting research are responsible for their participants wellbeing and take precautions to avoid causing harm

Question 192

Research and Publications ## Footnote Research Responsibilities - Principal Researcher Responsibility

Answer 192

Ultimate responsibility for ethical research practice lies with the principal researcher. All others are responsible for their own ethical behavior.

Question 193

Research and Publications ## Footnote Rights of Research Participants - Informed Consent in Research

Answer 193

Individuals have the right to decline to participate in research. In seeking consent, counselors should use language that: * Accurately explains the purpose and procedures * Identifies any procedures that are experimental or untried * Describes any discomfort, risks, and potential power differentials * Describes any benefits or changes in individuals or organizations that can be reasonable expected * Discloses appropriate alternative procedures that would be advantageous for participants * Offers to answer any inquiries concerning the procedures * Describes any limitations on confidentiality * Describes the format and potential target audience * Instruct the participant that they are free to withdraw

Question 194

Research and Publications ## Footnote Rights of Research Participants - Student/Supervisee Participation

Answer 194

Researchers make it clear to students and supervisees who participate in research that the decision to participate does not affect their academic standing. Students or supervisees who choose not to participate are offered alternative to fulfill their requirements

Question 195

Research and Publications ## Footnote Rights of Research Participants - Client Participants

Answer 195

Counselors make it clear to clients that they are free to choose if they was to participate in research or not. Counselors protect them from any adverse consequences of declining or withdrawing

Question 196

Research and Publications ## Footnote Rights of Research Participants - Confidentiality of Information

Answer 196

Information obtained about participant is confidential and procedures are implemented to protect confidentiality

Question 197

Research and Publications ## Footnote Rights of Research Participants - Persons Not Capable of Giving Informed Consent

Answer 197

When a participant is not capable of giving informed consent, consent is obtained from a legally authorized person.

Question 198

Research and Publications ## Footnote Rights of Research Participants - Commitments to Participants

Answer 198

Counselors take reasonable measures to honor all commitments to research participants

Question 199

Research and Publications ## Footnote Rights of Research Participants - Explanation After Data Collection

Answer 199

After data is collected, counselors provide participants with full clarification as to the nature of the study. Counselors take reasonable measures to ensure no harm comes from delaying or withholding information

Question 200

Research and Publications ## Footnote Rights of Research Participants - Informing Sponsors

Answer 200

Counselors ensure that appropriate bodies and authorities are given pertinent information and acknowledgement

Question 201

Research and Publications ## Footnote Rights of Research Participants - Research Records Custodian

Answer 201

Researchers prepare and disseminate to an identified colleague or records custodian a plan for the transfer of data if they can not finish the research

Question 202

Research and Publications ## Footnote Managing and Maintaining Boundaries - Extending Researcher-Participant Boundaries

Answer 202

Researchers consider the risks of extending the current relationship. When extending a relationship may be beneficial to the participant, researcher must document prior to the interaction (when feasible) the rationale, potential benefit and anticipated consequences. Such interaction should be initiated with consent from the participant. Researcher will remedy any unintentional harm

Question 203

Research and Publications ## Footnote Managing and Maintaining Boundaries - Relationship With Research Participants

Answer 203

Sexual or romantic encounters with current research participants are prohibited

Question 204

Research and Publications ## Footnote Managing and Maintaining Boundaries - Sexual Harassment

Answer 204

Researchers do not condone or participate in sexual harassment of research participants

Question 205

Research and Publications ## Footnote Reporting Results - Accurate Results

Answer 205

Counselors plan, conduct, and report research accurately. Counselors do not engage in fraudulent research. They describe the extent to which results are applicable for diverse populations

Question 206

Research and Publications ## Footnote Reporting Results - Obligation to Report Unfavorable Results

Answer 206

Counselors report the results of any research. Unfavorable results are not withheld

Question 207

Research and Publications ## Footnote Reporting Results - Reporting Errors

Answer 207

If counselors find significant errors in their published research, they take reasonable steps to correct such errors in a correction erratum or other appropriate publication means

Question 208

Research and Publications ## Footnote Reporting Results - Identity of Participants

Answer 208

Counselors disguise the identity of research participants in the absence of specific authorization to do otherwise. If participants self-disclose, researchers do their best to ensure no harm

Question 209

Research and Publications ## Footnote Reporting Results - Republication of Studies

Answer 209

Counselors are obligated to make available sufficient original research information to qualified professionals who may with to replicate or extend the study

Question 210

Research and Publications ## Footnote Publications and Presentations - Use of Case Examples

Answer 210

The use of case examples is only ok when it has been reviewed with the involved parties and the information has been modified to obscure identity

Question 211

Research and Publications ## Footnote Publications and Presentations - Plagiarism

Answer 211

Counselors do not plagiarize

Question 212

Research and Publications ## Footnote Publications and Presentations - Acknowledging Previous Work

Answer 212

Counselors acknowledge and give recognition to previous work on the topic by others or self

Question 213

Research and Publications ## Footnote Publications and Presentations - Contributors

Answer 213

Counselors give credit to contributors according to their contribution. The principal contributor is listed first.

Question 214

Research and Publications ## Footnote Publications and Presentations - Agreement of Contributors

Answer 214

Counselors that do research with contributors establish agreements in advance regarding allocation of tasks, publication credit and types of acknowledgment

Question 215

Research and Publications ## Footnote Publications and Presentations - Student Research

Answer 215

Manuscripts or professional presentations that are substantially based on a student's course papers. projects, dissertations, or theses are used only with student permission and list the student as the lead author

Question 216

Research and Publications ## Footnote Publications and Presentations - Duplicate Submissions

Answer 216

Counselors submit manuscripts to only one journal at a time. Manuscripts that are published in whole or part by one publisher are not submitted to another publisher without acknowledgment and permission from the original publisher

Question 217

Research and Publications ## Footnote Publications and Presentations - Professional Review

Answer 217

Counselors who review material submitted for publication respect the confidentiality and proprietary right of those who submitted it. Publication decisions are made based on valid and defensible standards. Articles are reviewed in a timely manner and based on their scope and competency and they avoid personal bias.

Question 218

Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media ## Footnote Knowledge and Legal Consideration - Knowledge and Competency

Answer 218

Counselors who engage in distance counseling and/or social media develop knowledge and skills regarding related technical, ethical and legal considerations

Question 219

Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media ## Footnote Knowledge and Legal Consideration - Laws and Statutes

Answer 219

Counselors who engage in distance counseling are aware that they are subject to the laws of their practicing location as well as the clients place of residence. Counselors make clients aware of pertinent legal rights and limitations governing counseling across state lines or international boundaries

Question 220

Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media ## Footnote Informed Consent and Security - Informed Consent and Disclosure

Answer 220

Clients have the right to choose to participate in distance counseling or not. In addition to the usual informed consent, the following must be addressed: * Distance counseling credentials, physical location of practice, and contact information * Risks and benefits of engaging in the use of distance counseling * Possiability of technology failure and alternate method of service delivery * Anticipated response time * Emergency procedures to follow when the counselor is not available * Time zone differences * Cultural and/or language differences that may affect delivery of services * Possiable denial of insurance benefits * Social Media Policy

Question 221

Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media ## Footnote Informed Consent and Security - Confidentiality Maintained by the Counselor

Answer 221

Counselors acknowledge the limitations of maintaining the confidentiality of electronic records and transmissions. They inform clients that individuals might have authorized or unauthorized access to such records or transmissions

Question 222

Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media Informed Consent and Security - Acknowledgement of Limitations

Answer 222

Counselors inform clients about the inherent limits of confidentiality when using technology. They urge client to be aware of authorized and unauthorized access to information

Question 223

Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media ## Footnote Informed Consent and Security - Security

Answer 223

Counselors use current encryption standards within thier websites. Counselors take reasonable precautions to ensure confidentiality of information

Question 224

Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media Client Verification

Answer 224

Counselors who use distance counseling take steps to verify the clientls identity at the beginning and throughout therepy.

Question 225

Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media ## Footnote Distance Couseling Relationship - Benefits and Limitations

Answer 225

Counselors inform clients of the benefits and limitations of using technology in counseling.

Question 226

Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media ## Footnote Distance Couseling Relationship - Professional Boundaries in Distance Counseling

Answer 226

Counselors discuss and establish professional boundaries with clients regarding appropriate use and/or application of technology and limitation of its use within the counseling relationship

Question 227

Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media ## Footnote Distance Couseling Relationship - Technology-Assisted services

Answer 227

When providing distance counseling, counselors make reasonable efforts to determine that clients are intellectually, emotionally, physically, linguisticallym and functionally capable of using the application and that the application is appropriate for the client. They also follow up with the client to verify that they understand the purpose of any application and to correct any misconceptions

Question 228

Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media ## Footnote Distance Couseling Relationship - Effectiveness of Services

Answer 228

When distance counseling is deemed ineffective by the counselor or client, counselors consider face-to-face counseling. If the counselor is unable to provide face-to-face services they assist the client in identifying appropriate services

Question 229

Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media ## Footnote Distance Couseling Relationship - Access

Answer 229

Counselors provide information to clients regarding reasonable acess to pertinent applications when providing technology assisted services

Question 230

Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media ## Footnote Distance Couseling Relationship - Communication Differences in Electronic Media

Answer 230

Counselors educate clients on how to prevent and address potential misunderstandings arising from the lack of visual cues and voice intonations when communicating electronically