SAC Professional Standards & Ethics 2

Question 1

A student discloses that they have been using marijuana on weekends but insists it is not affecting their school performance. What is the SAC's most appropriate initial response?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a comprehensive assessment to determine the extent and impact of use

Answer

A comprehensive assessment is the ethical first step before making referrals or taking action, as it establishes the scope and severity of the issue.

Question 2

Which principle best describes the SAC's obligation to act in the student's best interest, even when the student's choices may be harmful?

Accepted Answer

Beneficence

Answer

Beneficence is the ethical principle that requires professionals to act in ways that promote the well-being of the client.

Question 3

An SAC discovers that a colleague is providing counseling services outside their scope of competence. The MOST ethical course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Address the concern with the colleague first, then escalate if necessary

Answer

Professional ethics generally require addressing concerns with the colleague first before escalating through formal channels.

Question 4

A parent requests that the SAC share detailed session notes about their minor child's counseling. The SAC should:

Accepted Answer

Balance parental rights with the student's developmental need for confidentiality

Answer

SACs must navigate the tension between parental rights and the therapeutic need for adolescent privacy on a case-by-case basis.

Question 5

Which of the following best defines 'dual relationship' in the context of SAC ethics?

Accepted Answer

Holding both a counseling and a disciplinary role with the same student

Answer

A dual relationship occurs when a counselor holds more than one type of professional role with the same client, which can impair objectivity.

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SAC Professional Standards & Ethics 2