OLERE - Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities LPC Licensure and Renewal Questions and Answers

Question 1

An Oklahoma LPC is completing their very first license renewal, which covers the initial two-year period since their license was issued.
According to the Oklahoma Administrative Code, what are the specific continuing education requirements for this initial renewal?

Accepted Answer

40 hours of continuing education with no specific ethics requirement.

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20 hours of continuing education, including 3 hours in ethics.

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40 hours of continuing education, including 3 hours in ethics.

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20 hours of continuing education with no specific ethics requirement.

Question 2

A licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma has held their license for five years and is preparing for their upcoming annual renewal. Which of the following is a key requirement they must meet to renew their license in good standing?

Accepted Answer

Payment of the renewal fee and completion of 20 hours of CE, with at least 3 in counseling ethics.

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Completion of 40 continuing education hours, with 6 in ethics.

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Submission of a new application and passing the OLERE again.

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Completion of 10 continuing education hours, all of which must be in-person.

Question 3

An LPC supervisor is renewing their Oklahoma license. In addition to the standard renewal requirements for all LPCs, what specific continuing education must they complete to maintain their approved supervisor status?

Accepted Answer

3 hours of continuing education specifically in counseling supervision.

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An additional 10 hours of general continuing education.

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A 6-hour workshop on advanced diagnostic skills.

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Proof of supervising at least two LPC candidates in the previous year.

Question 4

Dr. Evans, an Oklahoma LPC, attended several professional development activities this year. Which of the following activities would NOT be considered acceptable for continuing education credit towards her license renewal?

Accepted Answer

Serving as the elected president of a state-level professional counseling organization.

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A university-sponsored workshop on trauma-informed care.

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A live webinar on ethical dilemmas in counseling pre-approved by the Board.

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A home-study course on cognitive behavioral therapy from a Board-approved provider.

Question 5

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?

Accepted Answer

A penalty fee will be added to the standard renewal fee.

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The license is immediately and permanently revoked.

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The LPC must retake the National Counselor Examination (NCE).

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The LPC is granted an automatic 30-day grace period without penalty.

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

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

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Complete 1,000 hours of supervised practice in Oklahoma.

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Enroll in a graduate counseling program at an Oklahoma university.

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Provide a written statement promising to learn Oklahoma's laws.