OLERE Professional Licensure 2

Question 1

Which Oklahoma state agency is responsible for licensing professional counselors in Oklahoma?

Accepted Answer

Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Supervisors

Answer

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Answer

Oklahoma State Department of Education

Answer

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

60 semester hours

Answer

48 semester hours

Answer

36 semester hours

Answer

72 semester hours

Question 3

An LPC-Candidate in Oklahoma must complete supervised clinical experience under an approved supervisor before applying for full LPC licensure. How many hours of post-master's supervised experience are required?

Accepted Answer

3,000 hours total with 1,500 direct client contact hours

Answer

1,000 hours total

Answer

2,000 hours total with 1,000 direct client contact hours

Answer

500 hours total

Question 4

How often must Oklahoma LPCs renew their license?

Accepted Answer

Every two years

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Annually

Answer

Every three years

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Every five years

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Permitted to practice for up to 30 days after expiration without penalty

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Required only to pay a late fee to continue practicing legally

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Automatically granted a 90-day extension upon request

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Pharmacology and medication management

Answer

Group counseling theory and practice

Answer

Research and program evaluation

Answer

Career development and counseling