SAC Ethical & Legal Standards 2

Question 1

A student discloses to a SAC counselor that she was sexually abused by a family member last year. The SAC counselor's FIRST obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

File a mandated report with child protective services

Answer

SAC counselors are mandated reporters and must report suspected child abuse or neglect to child protective services, regardless of when the abuse occurred.

Question 2

Under FERPA, which of the following individuals does NOT have an automatic right to access a student's educational records?

Accepted Answer

A school counselor from another district without consent

Answer

FERPA prohibits disclosure of educational records to outside parties, including other school counselors, without written consent or a specific legal exception.

Question 3

Which ethical principle requires a SAC counselor to act in the student's best interest even when the student cannot fully understand what is beneficial?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Beneficence is the ethical obligation to promote the well-being of clients and act in their best interests.

Question 4

A SAC counselor receives a subpoena for a student's counseling records. The counselor should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Consult with the school's legal counsel before releasing records

Answer

A subpoena is a legal request but not always a court order; the counselor should consult legal counsel to determine the appropriate response and protect privileged communications.

Question 5

When a student assistance program involves group sessions, confidentiality limitations MUST be:

Accepted Answer

Explained to all members at the outset of the group

Answer

Counselors must inform group members of confidentiality limits at the start of the group because the counselor cannot guarantee other members will maintain confidentiality.

(SAC) Student Assistance Counselor Certification Practice Test

(SAC) Student Assistance Counselor Certification Practice Test

SAC Ethical & Legal Standards 2