Law and Ethics 3 Hour CE Course

1. MFTs and LCSWs “may practice psychotherapy” as it relates to the treatment of relational issues and social adjustments.(Required)

a. True

b. False

2. MFTs and LCSWs may not diagnose and treat mental disorders as it relates to the treatment of relational issues and social adjustments(Required)

a. True

b. False

3. Unprofessional conduct shall include, but not be limited to:(Required)

a. The conviction of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a licensee or registrant

b. Securing a license or registration by fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation

c. Both a and b

d. None of the above

4. Important tasks associated with professional ethical behavior include, but are not limited to:(Required)

a. Establishment and maintenance of professional boundaries to protect the welfare of the patient

b. Avoidance of dual relationships by not entering into business or social relationships with clients simultaneous with or shortly after the termination of therapy

c. Obtaining a client's informed consent for treatment by providing necessary information about the nature of the therapeutic process so that the client can make meaningful decisions for or against treatment

d. All of the above

5. By law, informed consent must include:(Required)

a. Fee disclosure and the basis for how fees will be determined prior to the commencement of treatment.

b. that therapist is not required to conspicuously display his or her professional license in his or her primary place of business.

c. Both a and b

d. None of the above

6. Competent clinicians operating within the minimum standard of care are:(Required)

a. Skillful

b. Knowledgeable

c. Competent

d. All of the above

7. A standard of care is a medical or psychological treatment guideline which:(Required)

a. Must be specific

b. Can be general or specific

c. Should be published

d. All of the above

8. Examples of maintaining a standard of care include:(Required)

a. Giving referrals when needed

b. Conducting adequate assessments which may include a personal history, medical history, family history, and mental status

c. Documenting a treatment plan

d. All of the above

9. When adhering to the standard of care, treatment goals should always be:(Required)

a. Carefully and thoughtfully developed

b. Customized to each specific client

c. Both a and b

d. None of the above

10. The following acronym is helpful when developing and documenting treatment goals:(Required)

a. SMART: S=Specific, M=Measurable, A=Achievable, R=Relevant/ Realistic, T=Time bound

b. SMART: S=Specific, M=Meaningful, A=Achievable, R=Relevant/ Realistic, T=Time bound

c. SMART: S=Specific, M=Measurable, A=Achievable, R=Relational, T=Time bound

d. None of the above

11. The most common liability issue clinicians face today is:(Required)

a. HIPAA

b. Suicidality

c. Provider breach of HMO contract

d. All of the above

12. 5150 rights include:(Required)

a. The right to see visitors each day

b. The right to wear one's own clothing

c. Both a and b

d. None of the above

13. Psychotherapists can be prosecuted only civilly and not criminally for engaging in sexual relations with their clients.(Required)

a. True

b. False

14. Currently, clinical records should be retained by the clinician for a minimum of:(Required)

a. Two years following termination

b. Seven years following termination

c. Twenty years following termination

d. None of the above

15. Informed consent is a legal condition whereby a person can be said to have given consent based upon a clear appreciation and understanding of the facts, implications and future consequences of an action.(Required)

a. True

b. False

16. Surprise billing is a(n):(Required)

a. Relatively common experience among the nearly 200 million Americans with private health insurance

b. Relatively uncommon experience among the nearly 200 million Americans with private health insurance

c. Extremely uncommon experience among the nearly 200 million Americans with private health insurance

d. None of the above

17. Effective July 1, 2022, all licensees, registrants, and applicants who have an email address:(Required)

a. Must provide it to CAMFT (CAMFT must be notified of any changes to your email address within 30 calendar days of the change.)

b. Must provide it to the BBS (The Board must be notified of any changes to your email address within 30 calendar days of the change.)

c. Both a and b

d. None of the above

18. On or after July 1, 2023, applicants for licensure and current licensees (before their first renewal after January 1, 2023) are required to complete:(Required)

a. Three (3) hours of training or coursework in the provision of mental health services via telehealth

b. Two (2) hours of training or coursework in the provision of mental health services via telehealth

c. One (1) hour of training or coursework in the provision of mental health services via telehealth

d. None of the above

19. Effective January 1, 2023, the BBS will require registered associates to complete a minimum of:(Required)

a. Six (6) hours of CE on law and ethics during each registered associate's renewal period (annually) regardless of whether they have passed the California Law & Ethics exam

b. Thirty-six (36) hours of CE on law and ethics during each registered associate's renewal period (annually) regardless of whether they have passed the California Law & Ethics exam

c. Three (3) hours of CE on law and ethics during each registered associate's renewal period (annually) regardless of whether they have passed the California Law & Ethics exam

d. Twelve (12) hours of CE on law and ethics during each registered associate's renewal period (annually) regardless of whether they have passed the California Law & Ethics exam

20. Effective January 1, 2023, registered associates who have failed the California law and ethics examination:(Required)

a. No longer need to take a 12-hour course in California law and ethics in order to take the exam again in their next renewal period

b. Need to take a 12-hour course in California law and ethics in order to take the exam again in their next renewal period

c. No longer need to take a 6-hour course in California law and ethics in order to take the exam again in their next renewal period

d. None of the above