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

The Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Supervisors (OBLPCS) is the licensing authority for LPCs and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisors in Oklahoma.

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

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 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

Oklahoma requires LPC-C holders to complete 3,000 hours of supervised post-master's experience, including at least 1,500 hours of direct client contact, before applying for full LPC licensure.

Question 4

How often must Oklahoma LPCs renew their license?

Accepted Answer

Every two years

Answer

Oklahoma LPC licenses are renewed biennially, every two years. Renewal requires completion of continuing education hours and payment of the renewal fee.

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

Answer

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.

OLERE - Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Exam Practice Test

OLERE - Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Exam Practice Test

OLERE Professional Licensure 2