OLERE Scope of Practice 2

Question 1

An Oklahoma LPC's client mentions they have been experiencing physical symptoms that may be related to their mental health. The LPC's most appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Recommend the client see their primary care physician while continuing counseling for the psychological aspects

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Treat the physical symptoms as part of the counseling relationship

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Diagnose the physical symptoms based on the client's description

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Refer the client to a psychiatrist for all future care

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Yes, all mental health testing is within the LPC scope of practice

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No because all assessment is prohibited for LPCs

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Yes, as long as the LPC has taken a graduate course in testing

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Diagnose the disorder and develop a counseling treatment plan independently

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Tell the client their symptoms are beyond the LPC's scope and terminate services

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Provide counseling only and avoid documenting the psychotic symptoms

Question 4

An Oklahoma LPC working in a school setting is asked to provide vocational rehabilitation assessments for students. This is:

Accepted Answer

Outside scope unless the LPC has specific training in vocational rehabilitation assessment

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Within scope because school counselors provide comprehensive services to students

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Always within scope because LPCs are licensed for all types of counseling

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Within scope only with a specific endorsement from the state board

Question 5

An Oklahoma LPC who is asked to provide testimony as an expert witness in a court proceeding should:

Accepted Answer

Only accept if they have specific training and supervised experience in forensic assessment

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Decline all forensic work because it is outside the LPC's scope of practice

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Accept because any licensed mental health professional can serve as an expert witness

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Accept only if the case involves their current or former client

Question 6

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

Accepted 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

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Provide guidance because supervisors are responsible for all aspects of the supervisee's practice

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Recommend the supervisee take a pharmacology course to expand their competence

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Advise the supervisee to consult with a psychiatrist informally rather than referring