SAC Ethical & Legal Standards 4

Question 1

A dual relationship occurs when a SAC counselor:

Accepted Answer

Has both a professional counseling relationship and another role with the same student

Answer

A dual relationship exists when a counselor occupies more than one role with a client simultaneously, such as being both a counselor and a coach, which can compromise objectivity.

Question 2

Which of the following scenarios BEST illustrates a violation of professional boundaries by a SAC counselor?

Accepted Answer

Exchanging personal cell phone numbers with a student for after-hours contact

Answer

Providing personal contact information to students blurs professional boundaries and creates inappropriate access outside the designated counseling relationship.

Question 3

A student's IEP team requests that the SAC counselor share detailed substance use assessment results. Before sharing, the counselor must ensure:

Accepted Answer

The student's parents have signed a specific release of information

Answer

Sharing substance use assessment data requires written consent from a parent or eligible student, as these records may be protected under both FERPA and 42 CFR Part 2.

Question 4

The ethical principle of 'justice' in SAC practice PRIMARILY means:

Accepted Answer

Providing all students with equitable access to counseling services regardless of background

Answer

Justice requires counselors to treat all students fairly and ensure equitable access to services without discrimination based on race, culture, disability, or other factors.

Question 5

A SAC counselor learns that a student plans to skip school to avoid a bully but has no plan to harm anyone. The counselor's obligation regarding this information is to:

Accepted Answer

Explore the issue within the counseling relationship without automatically disclosing

Answer

Truancy due to bullying is a welfare concern to explore therapeutically; it does not typically meet the threshold for mandatory disclosure unless there is imminent danger.

(SAC) Student Assistance Counselor Certification Practice Test

(SAC) Student Assistance Counselor Certification Practice Test

SAC Ethical & Legal Standards 4