COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM STUDY SET
(NEW UPDATE 2026/27)
A regulated professional has reasonable cause to believe an at-risk elder is at
imminent risk of mistreatment. Under the Colorado Revised Statutes, the mental
health practitioner is required to do...
The mental health practitioner must report the suspected mistreatment to law
enforcement within 24 hours. This can be done by contacting local law enforcement
or the county department of human services' Adult Protective Services (APS).
What is the requirement for a regulated professional who is referred by the
applicable board to a peer health assistance program?
Any mental health professional who is referred by the applicable board to a peer
health assistance program shall enter into a stipulation with the board pursuant
to section 12-43-223 (6) before participating in the program.
A regulated professional violates the Colorado Mental Health Act if he or she does
which of the following?
Promotes the sales of goods
A regulated professional administers, scores, and interprets a battery of three or
more tests to determine the presence or extent of a client's cognitive impairment.
Which of the following are required to lawfully engage in this ADVANCED USE of
testing?
1,3,4, and 5 only
Which of the following is a prohibited activity or provides conclusive evidence of a
violation of the state's Mental Health Practice Act?
1, 2, and 4 only
1. a disciplinary action taken against the regulated professional in another state,
which has substantially similar grounds for discipline pursuant to Article 245 in Title
12, C.R.S.
2. a certified copy of a malpractice judgment issued by a court with jurisdiction over a
regulated professional
4. a certified copy of a judgment issued by a court with jurisdiction over a regulated
professional indicating the individual pleaded guilty to a felony
A regulated professional who has direct knowledge of a prohibited activity by another
regulated professional has a duty to report the violation to the applicable board under
which of the following conditions?
1, 2, 4 and 5
A regulated professional violates the Colorado Mental Health Practice Act if the
person does which of the following?
The actions that constitute violations of the Colorado Mental Health Practice Act are:
1 (Failure to notify the board of conditions affecting treatment ability)
2 (Non-compliance with mandatory disclosure requirements)
3 (Accepting commissions or rebates for referrals)
4 (Using or recommending rebirthing techniques)
5 (Failure to obtain consultations or referrals when required)
, 6 (Fraudulent activities related to credentials)
Therefore, the correct answer is:
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6)
A regulated professional holds a mental health credential in Colorado. This is the
only credential the individual holds in Colorado.
The regulated professional violates the Colorado Mental Health Practice Act if
he/she engages in which of the following?
The activities that would constitute a violation of the Colorado Mental Health Practice
Act are:
3 (Administers unnecessary treatment without clinical justification)
5 (Engages in activities such as diagnosing or prescribing drugs if not
authorized)
Thus, the correct answer is:
3 and 5 only
A client record shall contain, as applicable to the mental health services rendered,
which of the following?
The elements that should be included in a client record under the Colorado Mental
Health Practice Act are:
1 (Reason for services, disclosures, types of service, fees, release of
information)
2 (Final closing statement, if applicable)
3 (Legible records for future providers)
4 (Therapist’s name, dates of service, and contact details)
5 (Client’s identifying data)
6 (Details of any tests administered)
Thus, the correct answer is:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
If faced with a problem regarding the collection of fees, a regulated mental health
professional:
May use a collection agency and should indicate that he/she uses the services of a
collection agency on his/her mandatory disclosure statement.
Which of the following may authorize an involuntary seventy-two-hour hold, provided
he or she has gained knowledge, judgment, and skill through postgraduate
education and additional preparation in psychiatric or clinical mental health therapy,
forensic psychotherapy, or the evaluation of mental disorders?
The professionals who can authorize an involuntary seventy-two-hour hold, given
they have the necessary postgraduate education and additional preparation, are:
2 (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
4 (Licensed Professional Counselor)
5 (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
6 (Licensed addiction counselor)
Thus, the correct answer is:
(2, 4, 5, and 6 only)
Which of the following are correct regarding Board Rules?
The correct statements about Board Rules are:
1 (Legally enforceable)
3 (Affect all who are not exempt)
6 (Carry out the powers and duties of the Board)
Thus, the correct answer is:
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM STUDY SET
(NEW UPDATE 2026/27)
A regulated professional has reasonable cause to believe an at-risk elder is at
imminent risk of mistreatment. Under the Colorado Revised Statutes, the mental
health practitioner is required to do...
The mental health practitioner must report the suspected mistreatment to law
enforcement within 24 hours. This can be done by contacting local law enforcement
or the county department of human services' Adult Protective Services (APS).
What is the requirement for a regulated professional who is referred by the
applicable board to a peer health assistance program?
Any mental health professional who is referred by the applicable board to a peer
health assistance program shall enter into a stipulation with the board pursuant
to section 12-43-223 (6) before participating in the program.
A regulated professional violates the Colorado Mental Health Act if he or she does
which of the following?
Promotes the sales of goods
A regulated professional administers, scores, and interprets a battery of three or
more tests to determine the presence or extent of a client's cognitive impairment.
Which of the following are required to lawfully engage in this ADVANCED USE of
testing?
1,3,4, and 5 only
Which of the following is a prohibited activity or provides conclusive evidence of a
violation of the state's Mental Health Practice Act?
1, 2, and 4 only
1. a disciplinary action taken against the regulated professional in another state,
which has substantially similar grounds for discipline pursuant to Article 245 in Title
12, C.R.S.
2. a certified copy of a malpractice judgment issued by a court with jurisdiction over a
regulated professional
4. a certified copy of a judgment issued by a court with jurisdiction over a regulated
professional indicating the individual pleaded guilty to a felony
A regulated professional who has direct knowledge of a prohibited activity by another
regulated professional has a duty to report the violation to the applicable board under
which of the following conditions?
1, 2, 4 and 5
A regulated professional violates the Colorado Mental Health Practice Act if the
person does which of the following?
The actions that constitute violations of the Colorado Mental Health Practice Act are:
1 (Failure to notify the board of conditions affecting treatment ability)
2 (Non-compliance with mandatory disclosure requirements)
3 (Accepting commissions or rebates for referrals)
4 (Using or recommending rebirthing techniques)
5 (Failure to obtain consultations or referrals when required)
, 6 (Fraudulent activities related to credentials)
Therefore, the correct answer is:
(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6)
A regulated professional holds a mental health credential in Colorado. This is the
only credential the individual holds in Colorado.
The regulated professional violates the Colorado Mental Health Practice Act if
he/she engages in which of the following?
The activities that would constitute a violation of the Colorado Mental Health Practice
Act are:
3 (Administers unnecessary treatment without clinical justification)
5 (Engages in activities such as diagnosing or prescribing drugs if not
authorized)
Thus, the correct answer is:
3 and 5 only
A client record shall contain, as applicable to the mental health services rendered,
which of the following?
The elements that should be included in a client record under the Colorado Mental
Health Practice Act are:
1 (Reason for services, disclosures, types of service, fees, release of
information)
2 (Final closing statement, if applicable)
3 (Legible records for future providers)
4 (Therapist’s name, dates of service, and contact details)
5 (Client’s identifying data)
6 (Details of any tests administered)
Thus, the correct answer is:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
If faced with a problem regarding the collection of fees, a regulated mental health
professional:
May use a collection agency and should indicate that he/she uses the services of a
collection agency on his/her mandatory disclosure statement.
Which of the following may authorize an involuntary seventy-two-hour hold, provided
he or she has gained knowledge, judgment, and skill through postgraduate
education and additional preparation in psychiatric or clinical mental health therapy,
forensic psychotherapy, or the evaluation of mental disorders?
The professionals who can authorize an involuntary seventy-two-hour hold, given
they have the necessary postgraduate education and additional preparation, are:
2 (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
4 (Licensed Professional Counselor)
5 (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
6 (Licensed addiction counselor)
Thus, the correct answer is:
(2, 4, 5, and 6 only)
Which of the following are correct regarding Board Rules?
The correct statements about Board Rules are:
1 (Legally enforceable)
3 (Affect all who are not exempt)
6 (Carry out the powers and duties of the Board)
Thus, the correct answer is:
