SAC Professional Standards & Ethics 3

Question 1

When an SAC consults with a supervisor about a difficult case, which practice best protects client confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Using only identifying details necessary to obtain useful guidance

Answer

Consultation should use only the minimum necessary information to protect client privacy while still obtaining meaningful professional guidance.

Question 2

Cultural competence in SAC practice requires the counselor to:

Accepted Answer

Recognize and adapt services to address the student's cultural background and values

Answer

Cultural competence means actively adapting practice to honor and incorporate the student's cultural context rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Question 3

An SAC who suspects a student is being abused at home is REQUIRED by law to:

Accepted Answer

Report the suspicion to the designated child protective services agency

Answer

Mandatory reporting laws require SACs to report suspected abuse to child protective services immediately without independent investigation.

Question 4

The ethical principle of 'nonmaleficence' obligates the SAC to:

Accepted Answer

Avoid actions that could cause harm to the student

Answer

Nonmaleficence means 'do no harm' — the counselor must avoid practices or actions that could injure or harm the client.

Question 5

A student who is 16 asks the SAC not to tell their parents that they are receiving counseling for depression. The SAC should:

Accepted Answer

Evaluate applicable state laws, school policy, and the student's best interest before deciding

Answer

State laws, school policies, and clinical judgment must all be weighed together when determining parental notification for minor students.

(SAC) Student Assistance Counselor Certification Practice Test

(SAC) Student Assistance Counselor Certification Practice Test

SAC Professional Standards & Ethics 3