CE-LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN CSWMFT Post-Test/Course Evaluation Student AttestationBy checking YES in the box below and completing the Student Information following.I attest I have watched, IN ITS ENTIRETY, the CE video Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling, Social Work and Marriage & Family Therapy (3.0 CEU's), presented by Andy Miller, Certification/Licensure Examiner, Investigative Compliance Officer.(Required) YES Student InformationEnter your NAME & CREDENTIALS (e.g., Jane Doe, MA, LPCC-S), and PROFESSIONAL LICENSE NUMBER (e.g., E.1010101) below as you would like it to appear on your Certificate of Completion:Name(Required) First Last Credentials(Required)Professional License Number(Required)Email(Required) CE Course Post-TestPlease answer all questions. 70% of the questions must be answered correctly to be awarded continuing education credit.1. What is the primary role of the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board?(Required)Click Drop Down to choose your answerA. To research best practices and share newfound clinical knowledge with licensed practitionersB. To protect the professionC. To protect the publicD. All of the above2. TRUE or FALSE: The two main areas of concern being considered during an investigation are: 1) was a violation actually committed, and 2) did it occur as part of the person’s professional livelihood?(Required) True False 3. All of the following are true when disciplinary action is taken by the OCSWMFT Board EXCEPT:(Required)Click Drop Down to choose your answerA. It becomes public record and it appears on the Board’s website and online licensure verificationB. It will be removed from public record five years after the disciplinary plan of action has been completedC. It will be reported to the National Practitioner DatabankD. Disciplined licensees are typically dropped by insurance panels4. The most popular reason individuals are investigated for ethical violations is due to:(Required)Click Drop Down to choose your answerA. Dual/multiple relationshipsB. Record keepingC. Breach of confidentialityD. Professional incompetence or impairment5. If you find yourself in an unavoidable multiple/dual relationship, all of the following steps should to be taken EXCEPT:(Required)Click Drop Down to choose your answerA. Discuss the issues with your agency and your supervisorB. Discuss the issue with your client and only continue therapy if you both agree to do soC. Document the dual relationship in the client’s record and the discussion you had with the client about the nature of the relationship including why working with you is still in the best interest of the clientD. Report the nature of the relationship to the Board prior to continuing services6. TRUE or FALSE: Ethics and ethical obligations change depending upon how our society and technology evolves.(Required) True False 7. In regards to social media ethical guidelines, all of the following should be considered best practice EXCEPT:(Required)Click Drop Down to choose your answerA. Keep your personal and professional profiles separate and avoid cross postingB. Get client consent before looking up information about them in any public search engineC. Only accept friend requests from former clients who are no longer involved with the agency and be sure to unfriend them if they re-engage in services with youD. Ensure your personal social media profile privacy settings are set to the highest restrictions8. TRUE or FALSE: All records must be kept for a minimum of seven years.(Required) True False 9. TRUE or FALSE: If your licensure is terminated for cause, it is ethically appropriate for you to contact your client to facilitate closure.(Required) True False 10. When the client is a minor, it is important to do all of the following EXCEPT:(Required)Click Drop Down to choose your answerA. Always report any perceived safety information to the parent immediately that they may want to know (ex. Pregnancy, HIV status, etc.)B. Ensure you verify and/or have relevant court documentation as to who has parental/guardianship rightsC. Be mindful of documenting what you are told by the minor in session seeing as parents and guardians have legal rights to access their children’s records at all timesD. Seek peer or higher level supervision if the client tells you something that may be of concern to their wellbeing11. Duty to warn can best be defined as:(Required)Click Drop Down to choose your answerA. The responsibility of the licensed professional to report cases of clear and imminent danger; either to the client themselves or to another personB. Reporting unethical practice by supervisors or other licenseesC. Reporting that your client was the victim of a crimeD. All of the above12. TRUE or FALSE: If you are asked to testify in court, you should conduct yourself as a fact witness, not an expert witness, and therefore you should not make any professional recommendations unless directly court ordered to do so.(Required) True False 13. Which of the following offenses will likely result in an automatic revocation of licensure?(Required)Click Drop Down to choose your answerA. Continuing education audit failureB. Improper billingC. Failure to cooperate with an investigationD. Practicing after failing to renew your license in a timely manner14. TRUE or FALSE: A clinician who has a substance abuse problem, but it does not appear to directly interfere with his or her clinical practice, is subject to discipline due to impairment and should be automatically reported.(Required) True False 15. When ethical questions arise it is important to:(Required)Click Drop Down to choose your answerA. Seek supervision, consult with your lawyer and/or contact the Board directly to discussB. Do your due diligence and research case studies of a similar nature to determine appropriate actions before contacting a lawyer or consulting with the Board directlyC. Seek higher level supervision only but do not discuss cases with peersD. None of the aboveCE Course EvaluationThe following course evaluation must be completed to be awarded continuing education credit. Your answers will enable us to improve our program offerings in the future AND address issues with this course in particular.1. Was this course delivery method conducive to learning?(Required) 1. Strongly Disagree 2. Disagree 3. Neutral 4. Agree 5. Strongly Agree 6. N/A 2. Were the learning objectives stated in the course introduction met in your opinion?(Required) 1. Strongly Disagree 2. Disagree 3. Neutral 4. Agree 5. Strongly Agree 6. N/A 3. Did you gain new knowledge through this course?(Required) 1. Strongly Disagree 2. Disagree 3. Neutral 4. Agree 5. Strongly Agree 6. N/A 4. Did the speaker's/presenter's presentation style facilitate your learning?(Required) 1. Strongly Disagree 2. Disagree 3. Neutral 4. Agree 5. Strongly Agree 6. N/A 5. Were the handouts/audiovisual aids helpful in the course?(Required) 1. Strongly Disagree 2. Disagree 3. Neutral 4. Agree 5. Strongly Agree 6. N/A 6. Will this information be useful in your interactions with your clients?(Required) 1. Strongly Disagree 2. Disagree 3. Neutral 4. Agree 5. Strongly Agree 6. N/A 7. Suggestions for improvement:Type your response here.8. Suggestions for future courses:Type your response here.
