True or False: IDEA has a wider range of eligibility than section 504 under Rehabilitation act of
1973 correct answers False. The Rehabilitation act of 1973 has the broader definition of
disability
What is a key difference between IDEA and Section 504 of Rehabiltation Act of 1973 correct
answers IDEA only applies to educational institutions, while RA1973 applies to any organization
or employer in the US receiving government funding.
Who qualifies for eligibility under Rehabilitation Act of 1973 section 504? correct answers
Anyone who has a disability, physical or psychological, that impair at least one major life
activity. Individuals must have documentation of their disability
True or False: under both section 504 and IDEA, if a student is eligible for disability services, the
student will have a multi-disiplinary team put together a plan. correct answers True. In IDEA it's
called Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and in 504 it's called a 504 plan
HIPPA was designed to...? correct answers protect privacy of individuals medical and mental
health records
What year were agencies supposed to be HIPPA compliant? correct answers 2003
Under HIPPA patients have the right to
a. control who can view their health records
b. inspect their health records
c. request changes to health records
d. all of the above correct answers D
HIPPA applies to _____ ______ _____. correct answers health care providers
,What rights are delineated in the HIPPA privacy policy? correct answers who their protected
health information (PHI) is given to, might use it, and the procedure for requesting information
not be shared with certain companies/individuals
If there is a discrepancy between what the patient believes should be in the medical record and
what the organization believes should be in the record what must be done? correct answers the
discrepancy must be noted in the file.
How does Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) define child abuse and neglect?
correct answers Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results
in death, serious physical/emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act
which presents an imminent risk of serious harm
True or False: any counselor who suspects child abuse or neglect must report the suspicion to
CPS within 48 hours correct answers False. Within 72 hours. Counselors must also submit a
written report to CPS after the initial account
True or False. Anyone who reports suspected child abuse will not be found liable, even if CPS
dismissed the case. correct answers True
When counseling minors in a non school setting, counselors must get _______ _______ from the
parents and _________ from the minor correct answers informed consent; assent/agreement
Name the key aspects of informed consent when working with minors. correct answers 1. what
they can expect from counseling
2. limitations to confidentiality
3. right to withdraw from treatment at any time
Why is receiving assent from a child important before starting counseling? correct answers It
establishes boundaries, gives buy in on the part of the client, and gives the minor respect.
,What is the percentage range of elder abuse? correct answers 2%-10% depending on type,
definition, and degree of reporting
True or False: in some states, if an older adult is neglecting themselves, nothing can be done
because this is not considered elder abuse correct answers Both. Some states do consider neglect
of self a form of elder abuse, however, some do not.
Mark all that are correct
Collectively Title II, Elder Abuse Prevention and Services, and Title VII, Vulnerable Elder
Rights Protection, include:
a. long-term care
b. legal assistance
c. greater coordination with law enforcement and court system
d. access to specific food banks
e. financial assistance to those being abused
f. allotment of funds for detection, assessment, and intervention correct answers a, b, c, f
AoA's purpose is...? correct answers It was part of Older Americans Act and oversees grants
related to legislation on elder abuse.
What does CACREP stand for? correct answers Counsil for Accreditation of Counseling and
Related Educational Programs
How often do CACREP colleges have to undergo the re-accreditation process? correct answers
Every 8 years
When was CACREP established? correct answers 1981
, What are the steps an educational institution needs to go through to become CACREP? correct
answers 1. complete an application an submit a self-study report (tells why do they qualify)
2. CACREP reviews self-study report
3. get a visit from CACREP administrators
4. Accreditation decisions made by board
Define advocacy counseling correct answers Concerned with supporting and promoting the
needs of clients and the counseling profession at all levels (state, local, regional, national)
True or False: in the ACA code of ethics counselors are told they must advocate for themselves
and their clients. correct answers True
T or F: when a client is part of an HMO they don't need a referral from their primary care
physician before visiting a specialist. correct answers False.
List an advantage and disadvantage for a counselor to being on an HMO board. correct answers
advantage: they get a steady influx of clients
disadvantage: they must provide a diagnosis and detailed history of each client. They are limited
in the amount of time they can treat. Have specific guidelines for treatment modalities.
As counselors why do we have liability insurance? correct answers To protect our assets. Even
good or well-intentioned counselors make mistakes and they may be found negligent or in guilty
of malpractice.
define malpractice correct answers occurs when professional counselors fail to follow acceptable
professional standards and do not provide the expected standard of care, resulting in injury to the
client.
define negligence correct answers occurs when a professional counselors fails to use reasonable
care and/or protect a client from foreseeable harm, resulting in injury o