OLERE Exam — Questions and Answers

Question 1: The primary difference between confidentiality and privileged communication in Oklahoma counseling law is:

Confidentiality is an ethical obligation; privilege is a legal right that applies in court proceedings (Correct answer)
They are legally identical concepts with different names
Confidentiality applies in legal proceedings; privilege applies in therapeutic settings
Privilege is broader than confidentiality and covers all communications

Correct answer: Confidentiality is an ethical obligation; privilege is a legal right that applies in court proceedings

Confidentiality is a professional ethical obligation protecting client information in practice. Privilege is a legal concept that specifically protects confidential communications from being disclosed in court proceedings without the client's consent.

Question 2: Which of the following best describes the content that should appear in a psychotherapy note under HIPAA, as distinct from the general medical record?

Progress toward treatment goals only
Diagnosis, treatment summary, and billing information
Session start and stop times, medications, and treatment plan
The counselor's analysis, session impressions, and hypotheses kept separately from the main record (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The counselor's analysis, session impressions, and hypotheses kept separately from the main record

Under HIPAA, psychotherapy notes are defined as a counselor's private notes containing their analysis, impressions, and hypotheses. These notes are kept separately from the general record and receive enhanced privacy protections.

Question 3: A counselor discovers that a colleague failed to report suspected child abuse. The counselor's most appropriate ethical and legal response is to:

Wait to see if DHS investigates before taking any action
File the report themselves and address the colleague's failure with a supervisor or licensing board (Correct answer)
Confront the colleague privately and encourage them to file the report
Do nothing because it is the colleague's responsibility, not theirs

Correct answer: File the report themselves and address the colleague's failure with a supervisor or licensing board

When a counselor learns a mandatory report was not made, they can file the report themselves and should report the colleague's failure to appropriate authorities such as a supervisor or the Oklahoma licensing board.

Question 4: An LPCS in Oklahoma who is providing supervision discovers that their supervisee has been practicing outside their competence area. The supervisor's primary obligation is to:

Address the competence issue directly in supervision and require corrective action (Correct answer)
Transfer the supervisee to another supervisor without addressing the issue
Report the supervisee to the licensing board immediately
Document the concern and wait to see if it affects client outcomes

Correct answer: Address the competence issue directly in supervision and require corrective action

When a supervisor identifies a competence issue, the immediate obligation is to address it directly in supervision, provide guidance, and require corrective action to protect clients. Immediate board reporting is typically not the first step.

Question 5: Which combination of factors MOST significantly elevates the level of lethality risk in a suicidal client being assessed by an Oklahoma LPC?

Reports of sadness following a recent disagreement with a coworker
Specific lethal plan, access to means, expressed intent, and no protective factors (Correct answer)
Feeling overwhelmed and reporting occasional low mood
History of counseling and current medication compliance

Correct answer: Specific lethal plan, access to means, expressed intent, and no protective factors

High lethality is indicated by a specific plan, access to the means to carry it out, clear intent, and an absence of protective factors that might buffer against self-harm.

Question 6: To be eligible for the Licensed Professional Counselor credential in Oklahoma, an applicant must have completed a master's degree in counseling with a minimum of how many semester hours?

72 semester hours
60 semester hours (Correct answer)
36 semester hours
48 semester hours

Correct answer: 60 semester hours

Oklahoma requires LPC applicants to have completed a master's degree in counseling or a closely related field with a minimum of 60 semester hours of graduate coursework.

Question 7: An Oklahoma counselor shares client information at a professional conference as a case study without using any identifying information. This is:

Permissible only if the client is deceased
Permissible only if the counselor has at least 10 years of experience
Generally permissible if all identifying information has been removed (Correct answer)
Always prohibited without client consent regardless of anonymization

Correct answer: Generally permissible if all identifying information has been removed

Using case material for educational purposes is generally permissible if all identifying information has been effectively removed. The counselor must ensure the case cannot be identified through any combination of details.

Question 8: An LPC Candidate and their supervisor have an irreconcilable disagreement and decide to end their professional relationship. According to Oklahoma Board rules, what procedural step must be taken?

The supervisor must submit a final evaluation within 30 days.
Both parties must attend mediation facilitated by a Board member.
A Termination of Supervision Agreement Form must be submitted to the Board within three business days. (Correct answer)
The candidate must cease all client contact until a new supervisor is approved.

Correct answer: A Termination of Supervision Agreement Form must be submitted to the Board within three business days.

OAC 86:10-11-2.1(c) mandates that 'When supervision is terminated by either the supervisor or the supervisee, a Termination of Supervision Agreement Form must be submitted to the Board within three (3) business days of the termination.'

Question 9: An Oklahoma LPC learns that a colleague has been engaged in sexual misconduct with clients. The LPC's ethical obligation is to:

Report the colleague to the licensing board and take other appropriate action (Correct answer)
Refer the affected clients to another provider without reporting the colleague
Do nothing unless the affected client files a complaint
Speak with the colleague confidentially and encourage them to seek help

Correct answer: Report the colleague to the licensing board and take other appropriate action

Sexual misconduct with clients is a serious ethical and legal violation. An LPC who becomes aware of a colleague's sexual misconduct has an ethical duty to report it to the licensing board to protect current and future clients.

Question 10: A client invites their Oklahoma LPC to attend their wedding as a guest. The counselor should:

Decline and explain that maintaining professional boundaries serves the client's best interests (Correct answer)
Accept if the counselor has been treating the client for more than 2 years
Attend only if the invitation is extended through the client's family
Attend because refusing would damage the therapeutic relationship

Correct answer: Decline and explain that maintaining professional boundaries serves the client's best interests

Attending a client's wedding would create a social dual relationship outside the professional context. The counselor should decline while using the discussion to explain how boundaries protect the client's interests.

Question 11: A client gives their Oklahoma counselor a small, handmade gift at the end of a meaningful year of therapy. The counselor's ethically appropriate response is to:

Accept the gift only if it is valued at under $25
Refuse all gifts regardless of circumstances to maintain strict boundaries
Consider the cultural context, the value of the gift, and the therapeutic meaning before deciding how to respond (Correct answer)
Accept the gift and say nothing to avoid making the client feel rejected

Correct answer: Consider the cultural context, the value of the gift, and the therapeutic meaning before deciding how to respond

The ACA Code of Ethics advises a careful, context-sensitive approach to gifts rather than a blanket acceptance or refusal policy. The counselor should consider the gift's value, cultural context, and what refusing or accepting might mean therapeutically.

Question 12: Which of the following BEST describes the scope of Oklahoma's duty-to-protect obligation for LPCs?

It is triggered by any expression of anger toward another person
It applies when a client makes a serious, credible threat against an identifiable person (Correct answer)
It requires counselors to hospitalize every client who mentions conflict with others
It applies only to threats involving firearms

Correct answer: It applies when a client makes a serious, credible threat against an identifiable person

The duty to protect is triggered by serious, credible threats against an identifiable victim — not by every expression of anger or frustration.

Question 13: An Oklahoma LPC who lives in a rural area is asked to provide counseling to a neighbor with whom they have a friendly but non-intimate relationship. The counselor should:

Accept because rural areas have unique access challenges that always justify dual relationships
Immediately refuse regardless of the circumstances
Refer to any available provider including one located far away without evaluation
Carefully evaluate the potential risks and benefits and use professional judgment, documenting the decision (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Carefully evaluate the potential risks and benefits and use professional judgment, documenting the decision

Rural practice often involves unavoidable dual relationships. The counselor should carefully evaluate potential risks and benefits, consider the client's access to other services, consult with a supervisor if needed, and document their professional judgment.

Question 14: An LPC receives a formal "Request for Inquiry" (RFI) via certified mail from the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure. What is the LPC's primary professional and legal obligation upon receipt of this notice?

Provide a detailed, sworn written response to the Board within the specified timeframe. (Correct answer)
Seek legal counsel and refuse to communicate directly with the Board.
Immediately contact the complainant to attempt an informal resolution.
Surrender their license to the Board until the investigation is complete.

Correct answer: Provide a detailed, sworn written response to the Board within the specified timeframe.

According to the Oklahoma Administrative Code, upon receiving a Request for Inquiry, a licensee is required to provide a prompt and complete written response to the Board addressing the merits of the complaint. This response is a critical part of the initial investigation phase. Attempting to contact the complainant could be viewed as intimidation, surrendering a license is a drastic step not required at this stage, and while seeking legal counsel is advisable, refusing to respond to the Board is a separate violation.

Question 15: Which of the following boundary crossings by an Oklahoma counselor is most likely to transition into a harmful boundary violation?

Shaking hands with a client who offers a handshake
Attending a client's public performance after the client repeatedly invites the counselor
Self-disclosing a personal struggle to help normalize a client's experience
Gradually accepting more expensive gifts from a client over several months (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Gradually accepting more expensive gifts from a client over several months

Gradually accepting increasingly expensive gifts represents a pattern of boundary erosion that is more likely to lead to significant violations. This slippery slope pattern is more concerning than isolated minor crossings.

Question 16: A counselor's unexamined assumptions about norms—such as valuing individualism over collectivism—are referred to as:

Ethical violations under Oklahoma statute
Cultural countertransference only when acting on them
Scope-of-practice restrictions
Cultural encapsulation or ethnocentrism (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Cultural encapsulation or ethnocentrism

Cultural encapsulation refers to a counselor's unawareness of how their own cultural assumptions shape their worldview and clinical judgments.

Question 17: What information is typically required when making a mandatory report of child abuse or neglect in Oklahoma?

Only the child's name
Information about the child, the nature of the suspected abuse or neglect, and the identity of the alleged abuser if known (Correct answer)
Financial details of the child's family
Detailed personal information about the reporter

Correct answer: Information about the child, the nature of the suspected abuse or neglect, and the identity of the alleged abuser if known

The report should include information about the child, the nature of the suspected abuse or neglect, and the identity of the alleged abuser if known.

Question 18: A client in Oklahoma revokes their release of information to their primary care physician mid-treatment. The counselor should:

Require the client to provide a written reason for the revocation
Honor the revocation immediately for future disclosures and notify the physician that sharing will cease (Correct answer)
Continue sharing information because the physician needs it for coordinated care
Terminate services because coordination with medical providers is required

Correct answer: Honor the revocation immediately for future disclosures and notify the physician that sharing will cease

Clients have the right to revoke authorizations at any time under HIPAA. The counselor must honor the revocation immediately for future disclosures and notify the physician that they can no longer share information.

Question 19: When an LPCS terminates their supervisory relationship with an LPC-Candidate before the candidacy requirements are met, the supervisor's obligation includes:

Simply closing the supervisory file and notifying the board
Requiring the supervisee to restart their supervised experience with a new supervisor
Notifying the licensing board that the supervisee failed to meet requirements
Providing the supervisee with documentation of hours completed and assisting with transition to a new supervisor (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Providing the supervisee with documentation of hours completed and assisting with transition to a new supervisor

When a supervisory relationship ends prematurely, the supervisor has an ethical obligation to provide the supervisee with complete documentation of hours completed and to assist in their transition to a new qualified supervisor.

Question 20: If an Oklahoma LPC becomes aware that a personal substance abuse problem is impairing their ability to practice competently, what is their primary ethical responsibility according to the state's rules of professional conduct?

Refrain from offering or rendering professional services and seek assistance. (Correct answer)
Self-report the impairment to the Board within 24 hours.
Inform all current clients of the specific nature of the impairment.
Continue practicing but reduce their client load by half.

Correct answer: Refrain from offering or rendering professional services and seek assistance.

The Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 86:10-3-2(f) states that LPCs "shall not offer or render professional services when such services may be impaired by a personal physical, mental or emotional condition(s)." The rule further requires them to seek assistance and, if necessary, limit, suspend, or terminate their professional activities. The primary duty is to protect clients by ceasing practice until the impairment is resolved.

Question 21: Which of the following forms of solicitation is generally prohibited for an Oklahoma lawyer seeking pecuniary gain under the Rules of Professional Conduct?

Making an in-person, unsolicited offer of employment to a potential client at an accident scene. (Correct answer)
Placing a television advertisement that includes client testimonials with appropriate disclaimers.
Contacting a former client by telephone to offer services for a new legal matter.
Sending a truthful, non-deceptive direct mail advertisement to a prospective client.

Correct answer: Making an in-person, unsolicited offer of employment to a potential client at an accident scene.

Rule 7.3(a) of the ORPC prohibits a lawyer from soliciting professional employment by in-person, live telephone, or real-time electronic contact when a significant motive is the lawyer's pecuniary gain, unless the person contacted is another lawyer, a family member, or has a prior professional relationship. Soliciting at an accident scene falls squarely within this prohibition.

Question 22: Which of the following financial arrangements best aligns with the principles of client welfare and informed consent as defined by the Oklahoma LPC Rules?

Clearly explaining all fees, billing practices, and consequences for non-payment in writing prior to starting counseling. (Correct answer)
Waiting until several sessions have passed to discuss fees, once rapport has been established.
Offering a discount to a client in exchange for the client providing professional services (e.g., accounting) to the LPC.
Accepting a valuable piece of jewelry as payment from a client who is unable to pay in cash.

Correct answer: Clearly explaining all fees, billing practices, and consequences for non-payment in writing prior to starting counseling.

OAC 310:405-3-3.1(a) requires that LPCs 'shall clearly explain to clients, prior to entering the counseling relationship, all financial arrangements related to professional services including the consequences for non-payment of fees.' Bartering for services is prohibited, and bartering for goods is only allowed under specific, non-exploitative conditions with a written contract. Delaying the discussion of fees violates the principle of informed consent.

Question 23: An Oklahoma LPC is asked to conduct a fitness-for-duty evaluation for an employer. Before accepting this referral, the counselor should consider:

Whether they can bill insurance for the evaluation
Whether the fee is sufficient
Whether the employer is in the same city as their practice
Whether they have the forensic and assessment training for this specialized role, and whether the evaluation creates role conflicts (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Whether they have the forensic and assessment training for this specialized role, and whether the evaluation creates role conflicts

Fitness-for-duty evaluations are specialized forensic assessments with specific ethical and legal requirements. The counselor must consider their competence for this role and whether accepting it creates ethical conflicts.

Question 24: Which of the following activities falls squarely within the defined scope of practice for a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma, as outlined by state law?

Diagnosing mental and emotional disorders for the purpose of establishing treatment goals. (Correct answer)
Representing a client in a child custody hearing as a legal advocate.
Providing financial investment advice as part of a holistic wellness plan.
Prescribing psychotropic medications under the supervision of a physician.

Correct answer: Diagnosing mental and emotional disorders for the purpose of establishing treatment goals.

The Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselors Act and its associated rules explicitly state that the scope of practice includes diagnosing mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders to establish treatment goals and objectives. Prescribing medication, acting as a legal advocate, and providing financial advice are outside the legally defined scope of practice for an LPC.

Question 25: An Oklahoma LPC is conducting group therapy. Regarding confidentiality in group settings, the counselor should:

Guarantee complete confidentiality because all group members are bound by professional ethics
Explain that while the counselor maintains confidentiality, they cannot guarantee other members will (Correct answer)
Accept that group confidentiality is impossible and omit confidentiality discussions
Require all group members to sign legally binding confidentiality agreements before proceeding

Correct answer: Explain that while the counselor maintains confidentiality, they cannot guarantee other members will

In group therapy, the counselor can maintain their own confidentiality obligations but cannot legally guarantee that other group members will do the same. This limitation must be disclosed to all participants during informed consent.

Question 26: Which of the following is a legal requirement for maintaining a professional license in Oklahoma?

Participating in community service
Hiring a certain number of employees
Completing continuing education credits (Correct answer)
Obtaining liability insurance

Correct answer: Completing continuing education credits

Many professions require the completion of continuing education credits to ensure that professionals remain current with developments in their field.

Question 27: An Oklahoma LPC has been diagnosed with a mental health condition. How does this affect their licensure status?

All mental health diagnoses must be reported to the licensing board immediately
A diagnosis alone does not affect licensure and only impaired practice that affects client welfare may be addressed by the board (Correct answer)
The counselor must take a mandatory leave of absence for treatment
The counselor cannot practice until they are symptom-free

Correct answer: A diagnosis alone does not affect licensure and only impaired practice that affects client welfare may be addressed by the board

Having a mental health diagnosis does not automatically affect licensure. The concern for licensing boards is impaired practice when a condition significantly affects the counselor's ability to provide competent and safe services to clients.

Question 28: A counselor is closing their private practice. What obligation does the counselor have regarding client records?

Records become the property of the clients upon practice closure
Records should be donated to a local mental health agency for future use
Records must be stored securely, clients must be notified, and proper transfer arrangements must be made (Correct answer)
Records may be destroyed immediately since the practice is closing

Correct answer: Records must be stored securely, clients must be notified, and proper transfer arrangements must be made

When closing a practice, counselors have an ethical and legal obligation to store records securely for the required retention period, notify clients of the closure and how to access their records, and arrange for appropriate transfer or continued storage.

Question 29: What is the purpose of Oklahoma's LPC jurisprudence exam requirement for some license applicants?

To assess clinical skill before issuing a license
To replace the national examination for out-of-state applicants
To verify knowledge of Oklahoma-specific laws, regulations, and professional standards governing counseling practice (Correct answer)
To test applicants on federal healthcare law only

Correct answer: To verify knowledge of Oklahoma-specific laws, regulations, and professional standards governing counseling practice

A jurisprudence exam tests applicants' knowledge of Oklahoma-specific laws and regulations governing professional counseling practice. It ensures Oklahoma-specific knowledge.

Question 30: An Oklahoma counselor is asked by law enforcement to provide testimony about a client's statements made during counseling. Without a court order, the counselor should:

Cooperate with law enforcement as a civic duty
Provide information if the crime was serious enough
Assert the client's privilege and decline to provide the information (Correct answer)
Provide only the client's diagnosis, not specific statements

Correct answer: Assert the client's privilege and decline to provide the information

Communications made during counseling are privileged in Oklahoma. Without a court order, client consent, or a recognized exception, the counselor must assert the client's privilege and decline to provide privileged communications to law enforcement.

Question 31: Which of the following scenarios requires mandatory reporting under Oklahoma law?

An adult confides about their own childhood abuse
Suspected elder abuse in a nursing home
Suspected child abuse seen in a public place (Correct answer)
Financial fraud

Correct answer: Suspected child abuse seen in a public place

Suspected child abuse, regardless of where it is observed, must be reported under Oklahoma law.

Question 32: A counselor licensed in another state for the past ten years wishes to become an LPC in Oklahoma through licensure by endorsement. Which of the following is a mandatory requirement they must fulfill as part of this process?

Complete 1,000 hours of supervised practice in Oklahoma.
Successfully pass the Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Examination (OLERE). (Correct answer)
Provide a written statement promising to learn Oklahoma's laws.
Enroll in a graduate counseling program at an Oklahoma university.

Correct answer: Successfully pass the Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Examination (OLERE).

Applicants seeking licensure by endorsement in Oklahoma must, among other requirements, successfully complete the Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Examination (OLERE) to ensure they are knowledgeable about state-specific laws and regulations.

Question 33: An LPC is conducting a video therapy session with a client who suddenly becomes distressed and reports acute suicidal ideation. According to Oklahoma's requirements for telemental health, the LPC's ability to respond effectively in this crisis depends most critically on having done what during the intake process?

Obtained the client's permission to record all sessions for safety review.
Conducted a thorough assessment of the client's family history of mental illness.
Established the client's physical location and identified local emergency resources in the client's area. (Correct answer)
Ensured the client has the newest version of the video conferencing software installed.

Correct answer: Established the client's physical location and identified local emergency resources in the client's area.

A mandatory component of telemental health in Oklahoma is the creation of an emergency response plan during the initial informed consent process. This plan must include identifying the client's current physical location at the time of service and having contact information for local emergency services (e.g., nearest crisis unit, police department) readily available. This is crucial for the counselor to be able to dispatch help to the client's location in a crisis.

Question 34: An Oklahoma LPC is creating an online directory profile for their telehealth practice. Which of the following is the most ethically appropriate claim to include?

Oklahoma's most experienced telehealth counselor
AI-powered therapy for better outcomes
Guaranteed results in reducing anxiety within 8 sessions
Specializing in CBT and DBT approaches for anxiety and depression (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Specializing in CBT and DBT approaches for anxiety and depression

Stating specific therapeutic approaches and target populations is an accurate, honest professional description. Guaranteeing results, making superlative claims, or describing services as AI-powered are misleading or inaccurate.

Question 35: A supervising LPC-Supervisor in Oklahoma reviews clinical notes written by their supervisee. Regarding the supervisory record, the supervisor should:

Share supervision notes with clients upon request as part of their record access rights
Include supervision notes in the client's clinical record for transparency
Keep supervision notes completely separate from the client record (Correct answer)
Destroy supervision notes after each session to protect confidentiality

Correct answer: Keep supervision notes completely separate from the client record

Supervision records and case consultation notes are distinct from client clinical records. They should be kept separately and are generally not part of the client's record subject to client access rights.

Question 36: Which of the following best illustrates an unavoidable dual relationship that an Oklahoma counselor should manage rather than avoid?

A counselor who is the only mental health provider in a small rural community and must serve community members they know socially (Correct answer)
A counselor who employs a current client as their office receptionist
A counselor who begins a business partnership with a current client
A counselor who develops a romantic relationship with a former client

Correct answer: A counselor who is the only mental health provider in a small rural community and must serve community members they know socially

In small rural communities, counselors may know community members socially before they become clients, making some dual relationships unavoidable. These require careful management rather than categorical prohibition.

Question 37: An Oklahoma LPC has been treating a client for several months, but the client is showing no signs of progress toward their stated goals. To best uphold the principle of client welfare, what is the LPC's most appropriate action?

Inform the client that their lack of progress is due to insufficient effort on their part.
Refer the client to another professional whose expertise may be a better fit for the client's needs. (Correct answer)
Terminate the therapeutic relationship immediately via email, citing lack of progress.
Continue the current treatment indefinitely, assuming a breakthrough will eventually occur.

Correct answer: Refer the client to another professional whose expertise may be a better fit for the client's needs.

According to OAC 86:10-3-3(i), if an LPC determines they are unable to be of professional assistance to a client, they shall refer the client to an appropriate source. This action prioritizes the client's welfare over the continuation of ineffective treatment. Continuing indefinitely, terminating without a process, or blaming the client would be unprofessional and neglectful.

Question 38: An Oklahoma LPC is asked by a colleague to serve as a reference for their license application, but has concerns about the colleague's professional conduct. The counselor should:

Provide the reference but omit the concerns
Decline to serve as a reference if they cannot provide an honest, positive assessment (Correct answer)
Provide a positive reference to support a colleague
Inform the licensing board of the concerns without telling the colleague

Correct answer: Decline to serve as a reference if they cannot provide an honest, positive assessment

Providing a misleading or false reference violates professional ethics. If the counselor cannot provide an honest and positive assessment, the ethical course is to decline to serve as a reference.

Question 39: An Oklahoma LPC working with a Native American client should primarily:

Apply standard Western therapeutic approaches since all clients have equal legal rights
Seek to understand the client's unique cultural background and incorporate culturally responsive practices (Correct answer)
Avoid discussing cultural identity to prevent reinforcing stereotypes
Refer the client to a Native American counselor to ensure cultural matching

Correct answer: Seek to understand the client's unique cultural background and incorporate culturally responsive practices

Culturally responsive practice requires counselors to understand each client's unique cultural context and adapt interventions accordingly, not assume uniformity.

Question 40: An LPC-Candidate in Oklahoma is working in a school setting. Their LPCS supervisor works in a private practice setting. Which of the following statements is true?

Cross-setting supervision is not recognized by the Oklahoma licensing board
Cross-setting supervision is permissible as long as the supervisor is board-approved and familiar with the practice context (Correct answer)
The LPC-Candidate must find a school-based LPCS to meet requirements
The supervisor must work in the same setting as the supervisee

Correct answer: Cross-setting supervision is permissible as long as the supervisor is board-approved and familiar with the practice context

Oklahoma does not require supervisors and supervisees to work in identical settings. Cross-setting supervision is permissible when the supervisor is board-approved and has sufficient knowledge to guide the supervisee in their specific practice context.

Question 41: Under Oklahoma statutes, the duty-to-protect obligation may be fulfilled by which of the following actions?

Warning the threatened person, notifying law enforcement, or pursuing hospitalization (Correct answer)
Ignoring the threat if the counselor personally judges it to be unlikely to occur
Only documenting the threat internally in the clinical file without external action
Consulting with a peer supervisor as the sole required step

Correct answer: Warning the threatened person, notifying law enforcement, or pursuing hospitalization

The duty to protect can be fulfilled through a combination of warning the potential victim, alerting law enforcement, or pursuing voluntary or involuntary hospitalization of the client.

Question 42: An LPC is asked to provide therapy for a 14-year-old whose parents are divorced but share joint legal custody. The mother brings the child to the appointment and provides written consent. The father has not been contacted. Which of the following is the most legally and ethically sound approach?

Proceed with therapy, as consent from one parent with legal custody is generally sufficient under Oklahoma law. (Correct answer)
Only proceed if a court order specifically grants the mother sole authority to consent to medical/mental health treatment.
Refuse to see the child until both parents provide written consent in person.
Provide services but inform the mother that the father must also provide consent within 10 business days.

Correct answer: Proceed with therapy, as consent from one parent with legal custody is generally sufficient under Oklahoma law.

Oklahoma Statute §10A-1-3-101 states that 'Either parent' may authorize medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment. Oklahoma Statute §25-2005 requires written consent from 'a parent or a legal guardian' for mental health therapy for a minor. While it is often best practice to involve both parents when possible, the law generally permits one parent with legal custody to provide consent for treatment.

Question 43: According to Oklahoma professional conduct rules, what must an Oklahoma LPC do if they become aware that a client is also receiving counseling from another mental health provider?

Continue services without regard to the other provider's involvement
Immediately terminate services to avoid duplicating care
Report the situation to the licensing board as a potential ethics issue
Coordinate with the other provider with appropriate client consent to avoid conflicting treatment approaches (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Coordinate with the other provider with appropriate client consent to avoid conflicting treatment approaches

When a client is seeing multiple mental health providers, the ethical and clinically appropriate response is to coordinate care with appropriate consent, avoiding conflicting treatment approaches that could confuse or harm the client.

Question 44: A school counselor in Oklahoma overhears a student telling a friend about ongoing physical abuse at home. The counselor's obligation is to:

Speak with the student's parents first to gather more information
Wait until the student comes to them directly before taking action
Report immediately to DHS or law enforcement based on reasonable suspicion (Correct answer)
Document the conversation and report only if the student confirms the abuse

Correct answer: Report immediately to DHS or law enforcement based on reasonable suspicion

A school counselor who becomes aware of suspected child abuse through any means, including overhearing a conversation, has a mandatory duty to report to DHS or law enforcement. The duty is based on reasonable suspicion, not direct disclosure.

Question 45: An Oklahoma LPC obtains extensive post-graduate training and certification in play therapy from a nationally recognized organization. According to Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure rules, how can the LPC advertise this expertise?

Advertise themselves as an 'LPC, Play Therapy Specialist'.
List 'Specialty: Play Therapy' on their business cards and website.
State they have 'extensive training in play therapy' or 'certification in play therapy'. (Correct answer)
Incorporate the title 'Board-Certified Play Therapist' into their official licensure title.

Correct answer: State they have 'extensive training in play therapy' or 'certification in play therapy'.

The Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC 86:10-3-2(d)) and the LPC Act state that LPCs shall not represent themselves as specialists or claim/advertise a counseling specialty unless that specialty designation has been officially established and approved by the Board. Since 'Play Therapy' is not a Board-designated specialty, the LPC can accurately state their training and certification but cannot use the term 'specialist' or 'specialty' in their advertising.

Question 46: Which Oklahoma law specifically governs mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect by licensed counselors?

Oklahoma Education Code (Title 70)
Oklahoma Mental Health Law (Title 43A)
Oklahoma Child Abuse Reporting and Prevention Act (Title 10A) (Correct answer)
Oklahoma Public Health Act (Title 63)

Correct answer: Oklahoma Child Abuse Reporting and Prevention Act (Title 10A)

The Oklahoma Child Abuse Reporting and Prevention Act, found in Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes, is the primary law governing mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect, including requirements for licensed counselors.

Question 47: An Oklahoma LPC who has completed advanced training in EMDR wishes to begin using this technique with trauma clients. This is:

Appropriate only if the LPC also obtains a trauma counseling certification
Not permitted because EMDR is outside the LPC scope of practice
Appropriate because the LPC has obtained the required training for this evidence-based technique (Correct answer)
Permitted only with board approval for each new technique

Correct answer: Appropriate because the LPC has obtained the required training for this evidence-based technique

Evidence-based techniques such as EMDR fall within the LPC scope of practice when the counselor has obtained the appropriate training. The scope of practice is defined by the counselor's competence, not by a specific list of approved techniques.

Question 48: An Oklahoma LPC wants to use a mobile app to communicate with clients between sessions. The primary consideration before implementing this is:

Whether the app is HIPAA-compliant and whether its use is clinically appropriate for each client (Correct answer)
Whether the app is free for clients to download
Whether clients prefer texting to phone calls
Whether the app has a five-star rating in the app store

Correct answer: Whether the app is HIPAA-compliant and whether its use is clinically appropriate for each client

Between-session communication technology must be HIPAA-compliant to protect client information, and its clinical appropriateness must be evaluated for each client, as not all clients benefit from increased accessibility.

Question 49: Three years after therapy has terminated, an LPC's former client enrolls in a graduate program and is assigned to a class taught by the LPC. According to Oklahoma's rules on dual relationships, what is the LPC's primary ethical obligation?

Acknowledge the prior relationship, discuss potential conflicts, and take steps to ensure objectivity and prevent exploitation. (Correct answer)
Refuse to teach the student and refer them to another professor's class.
Ignore the prior relationship to protect the former client's confidentiality in the academic setting.
Report the situation to the university dean and the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health Licensure.

Correct answer: Acknowledge the prior relationship, discuss potential conflicts, and take steps to ensure objectivity and prevent exploitation.

While OAC 86:10-3-4 prohibits sexual relationships with former clients for five years and entering into close personal or business dealings for five years, other dual relationships can occur. When an unavoidable dual relationship arises, the LPC's responsibility is to manage it ethically. This involves acknowledging the situation, discussing potential issues with the former client (now student), maintaining clear boundaries, and taking all necessary steps to prevent exploitation and ensure professional judgment is not impaired.

Question 50: An LPC in Oklahoma realizes on July 5th that they have forgotten to submit their license renewal materials, which were due on June 30th. What is the most immediate consequence of missing the renewal deadline?

The license is immediately and permanently revoked.
The LPC is granted an automatic 30-day grace period without penalty.
The LPC must retake the National Counselor Examination (NCE).
A penalty fee will be added to the standard renewal fee. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A penalty fee will be added to the standard renewal fee.

Renewals submitted after the deadline are subject to a late penalty fee. While continuing to practice on an expired license can lead to more severe disciplinary action, the initial consequence of a late renewal is a financial penalty in addition to the standard renewal fee.

Question 51: According to professional conduct rules for Oklahoma LPCs, advertising counseling services must be:

Pre-approved by the licensing board before publication
Limited to licensed professional directories only
Based only on outcomes from specific measurable client results
Accurate, honest, and not misleading to the public (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Accurate, honest, and not misleading to the public

Oklahoma professional conduct rules require that counselor advertising be truthful, accurate, and not misleading. This protects the public from misrepresentation about the counselor's qualifications, services, or expected outcomes.

Question 52: An Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) has extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). A long-term client requests to begin Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a modality in which the LPC has only completed introductory readings but has no formal training or supervised experience. According to the Oklahoma Administrative Code, what is the LPC's appropriate course of action?

Refer the client to a qualified EMDR therapist while offering to continue CBT for other issues. (Correct answer)
Attempt to provide EMDR after informing the client of their limited background and obtaining consent.
Agree to provide EMDR but immediately enroll in an online certification course to learn the technique.
Begin using basic EMDR techniques learned from the readings, as it is within the general scope of counseling.

Correct answer: Refer the client to a qualified EMDR therapist while offering to continue CBT for other issues.

According to the Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 86:10-3-2, LPCs must practice only within the boundaries of their competence, based on their education, training, and supervised experience. Practicing a new specialty like EMDR requires receiving the necessary education, training, and supervised experience. The most ethical and compliant action is to refer the client to a competent provider for that specific modality to protect the client from potential harm.

Question 53: An LPC in Oklahoma is treating a couple, John and Jane, for marital issues. During an individual session, John discloses that he has been embezzling money from his employer. Later, the employer's attorney subpoenas the LPC for John's treatment records. In this situation, the LPC's responsibility regarding the disclosure of information is to:

Assert privilege on behalf of John for the individual session records, as the subpoena alone is not sufficient for disclosure. (Correct answer)
Inform John that he must confess to his employer before the LPC is legally required to turn over the records.
Only release the records from the joint sessions, withholding all individual session notes.
Immediately release all records for both John and Jane, as a subpoena is a legal demand.

Correct answer: Assert privilege on behalf of John for the individual session records, as the subpoena alone is not sufficient for disclosure.

According to Oklahoma statutes (43A O.S. § 1-109), mental health information is confidential and privileged. A subpoena by itself is not sufficient to authorize the disclosure of this information; a valid court order is typically required. The LPC has a duty to protect the client's confidentiality and should assert privilege on the client's behalf until ordered by a court to do otherwise or upon receiving a valid client authorization.

Question 54: An Oklahoma LPC receives notice that a formal complaint has been filed against them with the licensing board. The counselor's first recommended action is to:

Contact the complainant directly to resolve the matter informally
Immediately surrender their license to avoid further proceedings
Consult with an attorney who specializes in professional licensing matters (Correct answer)
Ignore the notice if they believe the complaint is frivolous

Correct answer: Consult with an attorney who specializes in professional licensing matters

Upon receiving notice of a formal board complaint, a counselor should immediately consult with an attorney experienced in professional licensing matters. Professional licensing proceedings have legal consequences and require proper legal guidance.

Question 55: A client presents to an Oklahoma LPC with symptoms that suggest a psychotic disorder. The LPC's most appropriate action is to:

Provide counseling only and avoid documenting the psychotic symptoms
Diagnose the disorder and develop a counseling treatment plan independently
Conduct a thorough clinical assessment and coordinate with a psychiatrist for evaluation and potential medication management (Correct answer)
Tell the client their symptoms are beyond the LPC's scope and terminate services

Correct answer: Conduct a thorough clinical assessment and coordinate with a psychiatrist for evaluation and potential medication management

LPCs can assess and support clients with serious mental illness, but medication management for psychotic disorders requires coordination with a psychiatrist or prescribing provider. The LPC should collaborate with medical providers rather than manage such cases alone.

Question 56: An Oklahoma counselor discovers mid-treatment that they lack the competence to adequately treat a client's specific presenting problem. The counselor's ethical obligation is to:

Disclose the limitation to the client and arrange for appropriate referral or consultation (Correct answer)
Continue treatment while studying the issue independently
Continue for the remainder of the contracted treatment period
Transfer the client without disclosure to avoid embarrassment

Correct answer: Disclose the limitation to the client and arrange for appropriate referral or consultation

Counselor competence is a core ethical obligation. If a counselor discovers a competence limitation affecting a client's care, they must disclose this to the client and make appropriate arrangements such as referral, consultation, or obtaining additional training.

Question 57: A counselor becomes romantically attracted to a current client. The ethical and legal response is to:

Pursue the relationship because attraction is natural and uncontrollable
Seek consultation and supervision to manage the feelings and refer if necessary (Correct answer)
Terminate the counseling relationship immediately and begin a romantic relationship
Disclose the attraction to the client to maintain transparency

Correct answer: Seek consultation and supervision to manage the feelings and refer if necessary

When a counselor experiences attraction to a client, the ethical response is to seek consultation and supervision to manage the feelings professionally. If the feelings cannot be managed without affecting care, referral may be necessary.

Question 58: A counselor's clinical notes for a deceased client are subpoenaed in a wrongful death lawsuit. The counselor should:

Release records only to the deceased client's estate attorney
Refuse to comply because the client can no longer consent
Consult with an attorney and respond appropriately to the legal process (Correct answer)
Destroy the records to protect the deceased client's privacy

Correct answer: Consult with an attorney and respond appropriately to the legal process

When records are subpoenaed, the counselor must consult with an attorney and respond to the legal process appropriately. A subpoena is a legal order and destroying records subject to a subpoena is illegal.

Question 59: In Oklahoma, the legal concept of 'privileged communication' between a psychotherapist and a patient belongs to whom?

The therapist, who can decide whether to invoke it.
The patient, who has the right to refuse disclosure of confidential communications. (Correct answer)
The licensing board, which oversees the ethical application of privilege.
The court, which holds the privilege in all legal proceedings.

Correct answer: The patient, who has the right to refuse disclosure of confidential communications.

According to Oklahoma Statute §12-2503, the patient has a privilege to refuse to disclose and to prevent any other person from disclosing confidential communications made for the purpose of diagnosis or treatment. The therapist claims the privilege on behalf of the patient, but the privilege itself belongs to the patient (or their legal guardian/representative).

Question 60: What should a licensed professional do if they suspect a colleague of unethical behavior?

Publicize the behavior on social media
Ignore the behavior to avoid conflict
Confront the colleague aggressively
Report the behavior to the appropriate licensing board (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Report the behavior to the appropriate licensing board

Licensed professionals have a duty to report unethical behavior to the appropriate licensing board to protect the public and uphold professional standards.

Question 61: Under Oklahoma law, which of the following is an explicit exception to client confidentiality for Licensed Professional Counselors?

A request from the client's spouse for information about their partner's treatment.
A formal inquiry from the client's employer regarding their fitness for duty.
To prevent a clear and immediate danger of physical harm to a person or persons. (Correct answer)
A client's disclosure of a past, non-violent felony conviction.

Correct answer: To prevent a clear and immediate danger of physical harm to a person or persons.

The Oklahoma Administrative Code for Licensed Professional Counselors (OAC 86:10-3-4) and for Licensed Marital and Family Therapists (OAC 310:400-5-2) specifies that counselors shall not disclose client confidences except in certain situations. One of these key exceptions is to prevent a clear and immediate danger to a person or persons, which aligns with the 'duty to protect' or 'duty to warn' principles.

Question 62: Under the Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct concerning communication (Rule 1.4), which of the following is a lawyer required to do?

Provide the client with daily updates on the status of their case, regardless of developments.
Promptly inform the client of any decision or circumstance requiring the client's informed consent. (Correct answer)
Follow the client's instructions on every tactical decision during a trial.
Withhold upsetting or negative information from the client to avoid causing them distress.

Correct answer: Promptly inform the client of any decision or circumstance requiring the client's informed consent.

ORPC Rule 1.4(a)(1) explicitly requires a lawyer to "promptly inform the client of any decision or circumstance with respect to which the client's informed consent...is required." This is a core component of keeping the client reasonably informed and allowing them to participate effectively in the representation.

Question 63: Can an Oklahoma LPC conduct psychological testing and provide psychological test interpretations?

Limited because LPCs may administer certain counseling assessments but comprehensive psychological testing is within the psychologist's scope (Correct answer)
Yes, as long as the LPC has taken a graduate course in testing
No because all assessment is prohibited for LPCs
Yes, all mental health testing is within the LPC scope of practice

Correct answer: Limited because LPCs may administer certain counseling assessments but comprehensive psychological testing is within the psychologist's scope

While Oklahoma LPCs can administer counseling-related assessments, formal psychological testing such as comprehensive neuropsychological assessments or IQ testing is primarily within the scope of practice of licensed psychologists.

Question 64: An attorney in Tulsa learns confidential information from a client indicating the client's intent to commit a future crime that is reasonably certain to result in substantial bodily harm to another person. According to the ORPC, the attorney's professional responsibility is to:

Disclose the information to the potential victim only if the client consents.
Maintain absolute confidentiality as the information is privileged.
Reveal the information to the extent the lawyer reasonably believes necessary to prevent the harm. (Correct answer)
Immediately withdraw from the representation without disclosing the information to anyone.

Correct answer: Reveal the information to the extent the lawyer reasonably believes necessary to prevent the harm.

Rule 1.6(b)(1) of the ORPC permits a lawyer to reveal confidential information to prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm. This is a specific exception to the general duty of confidentiality. The lawyer is permitted, but not required, to make this disclosure.

Question 65: An Oklahoma LPC who fails to renew their license by the expiration date but continues to practice counseling is:

Practicing without a valid license, which is a violation of state law (Correct answer)
Automatically granted a 90-day extension upon request
Required only to pay a late fee to continue practicing legally
Permitted to practice for up to 30 days after expiration without penalty

Correct answer: Practicing without a valid license, which is a violation of state law

Practicing counseling without a valid, current license is a violation of Oklahoma law. Once a license expires, the counselor may not legally practice until the license is reinstated.

Question 66: An Oklahoma LPC's personal attorney is referred to them for counseling. The counselor should:

Proceed with counseling because professional relationships are less problematic than social ones
Accept the referral but disclose the existing relationship in writing
Accept if the attorney agrees not to use the counseling in any future legal proceedings
Carefully evaluate the dual relationship and likely decline or refer (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Carefully evaluate the dual relationship and likely decline or refer

Providing counseling to one's personal attorney creates a significant dual relationship with potential for exploitation, conflicts of interest, and boundary issues. The counselor should likely decline and provide a referral.

Question 67: Which of the following is NOT typically a required content area in the master's degree curriculum for LPC licensure in Oklahoma?

Career development and counseling
Research and program evaluation
Pharmacology and medication management (Correct answer)
Group counseling theory and practice

Correct answer: Pharmacology and medication management

Pharmacology and medication management is not a required content area for LPC licensure in Oklahoma. This is typically within the scope of practice of psychiatrists, physicians, or advanced practice nurses, not LPCs.

Question 68: Billing both the client and the client's insurance company for the same counseling session in Oklahoma is:

Acceptable practice if the client's copayment is waived by the counselor as a courtesy
Insurance fraud and an ethical violation that can result in criminal charges and license loss (Correct answer)
Standard practice for high-cost specialized counseling services
Permitted when the client provides explicit written consent acknowledging the dual billing

Correct answer: Insurance fraud and an ethical violation that can result in criminal charges and license loss

Billing both the client and insurance for the same service is double billing, which constitutes insurance fraud regardless of whether a copay waiver is offered.

Question 69: A client in Oklahoma requests that their counselor amend a clinical record that the client believes is inaccurate. Under HIPAA, the counselor:

Must make all amendments requested by the client
Must delete the disputed entry and replace it with the client's preferred version
Can ignore the request as records are the counselor's professional property
May deny the amendment request but must provide the client with a written denial and the right to submit a statement of disagreement (Correct answer)

Correct answer: May deny the amendment request but must provide the client with a written denial and the right to submit a statement of disagreement

HIPAA gives clients the right to request amendments to their records, but providers may deny the request in certain circumstances. If denied, the provider must give a written explanation and allow the client to submit a statement of disagreement.

Question 70: A client discloses past child abuse that occurred 15 years ago and the alleged abuser is deceased. An Oklahoma counselor's mandatory reporting duty in this situation is:

Still required because all child abuse must be reported
Triggered only if other children may currently be at risk (Correct answer)
Triggered only if the client requests that a report be made
Not triggered because the victim is now an adult and the abuser is deceased

Correct answer: Triggered only if other children may currently be at risk

Mandatory reporting is focused on protecting children who may currently be at risk. If the abuse is historical, the victim is now an adult, and the abuser is deceased with no risk to current children, a report is generally not required.

Question 71: A counselor's client discloses suicidal ideation with a specific plan during a session. The counselor's primary obligation under both law and ethics is to:

Call 911 immediately in all cases to ensure safety
Document the disclosure and discuss it at the next supervision session
Maintain confidentiality and only address the issue within the session
Conduct a thorough risk assessment and take appropriate steps to protect client safety which may override confidentiality (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Conduct a thorough risk assessment and take appropriate steps to protect client safety which may override confidentiality

When a client presents with suicidal ideation and a specific plan, the counselor must conduct a thorough risk assessment and take appropriate protective actions. Client safety may override confidentiality, but the response must be proportionate to the assessed level of risk.

Question 72: Which of the following is explicitly listed as a ground for disciplinary action, including potential license suspension or revocation, under the Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselors Act?

Engaging in unprofessional conduct as defined by the Board's rules. (Correct answer)
Advertising a new therapeutic specialty after attending an introductory workshop.
Charging fees that are moderately higher than the community average.
Properly terminating a therapeutic relationship when a client is no longer benefiting.

Correct answer: Engaging in unprofessional conduct as defined by the Board's rules.

The Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselors Act, specifically 59 O.S. § 1912, states that the Board may deny, revoke, or suspend a license if a person has "engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined by the rules established by the Board." This is a broad category that encompasses many specific ethical violations. The other options are not, in themselves, grounds for discipline assuming they are handled ethically and within the bounds of competence.

Question 73: An Oklahoma counselor is facilitating a therapy group when they recognize that one group member knows another member's employer and coworkers. The counselor should:

Remove one of the members from the group immediately
Continue the group without intervention because the members are responsible for their own disclosures
Disclose the connection to all group members at the next session
Address the potential confidentiality issue with both members privately and discuss whether group continuation is appropriate (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Address the potential confidentiality issue with both members privately and discuss whether group continuation is appropriate

When group members have preexisting relationships outside the group, confidentiality is compromised. The counselor should address this with the affected members privately and work with them to determine whether both can continue safely in the group.

Question 74: An LPC in Oklahoma is beginning a therapeutic relationship with a new adult client. According to the Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC), which of the following is a mandatory component of the initial informed consent process?

A guarantee of specific therapeutic outcomes to be achieved within the first six sessions.
A verbal and written review of the rights and responsibilities of both the LPC and the client. (Correct answer)
Obtaining the client's consent to be audio or video recorded for supervision purposes.
A formal agreement that the client will not terminate therapy without providing 30 days' notice.

Correct answer: A verbal and written review of the rights and responsibilities of both the LPC and the client.

OAC 86:10-27-4 explicitly states that LPCs have an obligation to review, both in writing and verbally, the rights and responsibilities of the LPC and the client. This ensures the client can make a fully informed decision about entering therapy. Guaranteeing outcomes is unethical, requiring recording is not a universal mandate for consent, and restricting a client's right to terminate is a violation of client autonomy.

Question 75: An Oklahoma LPC is supervising an LPC-Candidate who requests guidance on prescribing medication for a client. The supervisor's response should be:

Advise the supervisee to consult with a psychiatrist informally rather than referring
Recommend the supervisee take a pharmacology course to expand their competence
Provide guidance because supervisors are responsible for all aspects of the supervisee's practice
Clarify that prescribing medication is not within the LPC or LPC-Candidate scope of practice and address the client's needs through appropriate referral (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Clarify that prescribing medication is not within the LPC or LPC-Candidate scope of practice and address the client's needs through appropriate referral

Prescribing medication is unambiguously outside the LPC scope of practice in Oklahoma. The supervisor must clarify this boundary and help the supervisee address the client's needs through an appropriate referral to a prescribing provider.

Question 76: Under Oklahoma ethical standards, a counselor should only bill for services that:

Are covered by the client's current insurance benefits
The supervising LPC has individually pre-approved for billing in advance
The Oklahoma State Board has included on its pre-authorized billing code list
Were actually rendered and fall within the counselor's licensed scope of practice (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Were actually rendered and fall within the counselor's licensed scope of practice

Billing must be based on services that were actually provided and that fall within the counselor's professional scope — billing for unrendered or out-of-scope services is fraudulent.

Question 77: A complaint against an Oklahoma LPC is found to be unsubstantiated after investigation. What is the most likely outcome?

The license is placed on probation as a precaution
The complaint remains on the counselor's permanent public record
The case is dismissed and the counselor is notified (Correct answer)
The counselor must still attend a formal disciplinary hearing

Correct answer: The case is dismissed and the counselor is notified

If a complaint investigation finds insufficient evidence to support the allegations, the case is typically dismissed and the counselor receives notification. An unsubstantiated complaint does not result in disciplinary action.

Question 78: An LPC Candidate has been under an approved supervision agreement for 55 months and has completed 2,800 of the required 3,000 hours. If the candidate does not complete the remaining hours within the next 5 months, what is the most likely consequence?

The candidate must retake the Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Exam.
The candidate's application for licensure will be voided. (Correct answer)
The candidate must find a new supervisor to finish the remaining hours.
The candidate will be granted an automatic one-year extension.

Correct answer: The candidate's application for licensure will be voided.

OAC 86:10-11-5(i) clearly states that 'Applicants shall complete supervised experience requirements within sixty (60) months of the date of the approval of the first supervision agreement or the application shall be voided.'

OLERE Exam

The Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Examination (OLERE) is a state jurisprudence exam required for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) candidacy in Oklahoma. It assesses knowledge of the LPC Act, Board rules, and ethical standards governing counseling practice.

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