LPCC Continuing Education and Maintenance 5

Question 1

A counselor wants to maintain the NCC (National Certified Counselor) credential alongside the LPCC license. The NCC renewal cycle is:

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

NBCC requires NCC holders to renew their credential every 5 years through CE completion or re-examination.

Question 2

Which of the following CE formats is considered 'synchronous' continuing education?

Accepted Answer

A live virtual workshop with real-time instructor interaction

Answer

Synchronous CE occurs in real time with an instructor present, such as live webinars or in-person workshops.

Question 3

An LPCC supervises a pre-licensed counselor and wants to count those supervision hours toward her own CE requirements. This would be:

Accepted Answer

Permissible only if the board specifically allows supervision to count as CE

Answer

Some state boards allow a limited number of supervision hours to count as CE, but this varies by jurisdiction and requires explicit board approval.

Question 4

A counselor who is called to active military duty during her renewal period should:

Accepted Answer

Request a military service exemption or extension from the board

Answer

Most states have provisions for military service members to request CE extensions or exemptions during active duty deployment.

Question 5

Which of the following best reflects the concept of 'competency-based' CE for LPCCs?

Accepted Answer

CE designed around demonstrating specific skills or knowledge gains

Answer

Competency-based CE focuses on measurable learning outcomes and skill demonstration rather than just seat time.

(LPCC) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors Certification Practice Test