A doctorate is required for Technical Testing and Advanced Testing under CRS 12-43-228. True or False? - Answer- False
The legal definition of
... [Show More] psychotherapy in CRS 12-43-201(9) includes testing, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling. True or False? - Answer- True
HIPPA is state law not federal law. True or False? - Answer- False
Two misdemeanor violations of a mental health law can result in a felony indictment. True or False? - Answer- True
Supervisors will be held liable if the supervisee is NOT legally listed with DORA. True or False? - Answer- True
Under CRS 27-65-103: Mandatory disclosure statements must be signed by the legal guardian or the parent of a child under 18 and the psychotherapist is NOT licensed. True or False? - Answer- True
The legal definition of psychotherapy in CRS 12--43-201(9) includes understanding unconscious or conscious motivation. True or False? - Answer- True
Under CRS 12-43-222 DORA regulatory boards can now sanction psychotherapists for NOT responding to a grievance. True or False? - Answer- True
The 3 public and 4 professional DORA mental health board members are appointed by the Governor of Colorado. True or False? - Answer- True
Both spouses or both partners must sign a waiver to release confidential information from couple therapy sessions. True or False? - Answer- True
Because of what the ACA Code of Ethics says; HIV/AIDS, Hep C, and TB are exceptions to client confidentiality rules for psychotherapists listed in the Colorado Mental Health Statute (12-43-218). True or False? - Answer- False
Confidentiality law does not apply after the client is dead. True or False? - Answer- False
Duty to warn and duty to protect are:
a) legal and ethical requirements
b) voluntary requirements
c) expired requirements
d) renewable requirements - Answer- A
The Colorado mental health regulatory boards can:
a) appoint their own members
b) revise statutes without the legislature
c) require a psychotherapist to submit to an examinations or refer a psychotherapist to a peer assistant program
d) issue court orders - Answer- c
Prohibited activities DO NOT include:
a) Not referring when a client fails to benefit from psychotherapy
b) requiring a client to buy a book written by the psychotherapist
c) Responding to a DORA complaint without a client release
d) Sexual misconduct with a client or an ex-client - Answer- c
Sanctions from a DORA regulatory board do NOT include:
a) probation or practice monitoring
b) a letter of admonition
c) revocation, suspension, or a cease and desist order
d) a public letter of confidential concern - Answer- d
If you are grieved to DORA under CRS 12-43-222 you must:
a) answer or be sanctioned
b) not answer
c) consider an answer
d) none of the above - Answer- a
Which is NOT a mandated reported requirement under Colorado law?
a) Elder abuse and neglect
b) domestic violence
c) child abuse and neglect
d) threats against a church, mall, school, workplace, or theatre - Answer- b
What is the client's right to keep information confidential in court?
a) privilege
b) regulation
c) commitment
d) notification - Answer- a
Which professionals are mandated child abuse reporters?
a) dentists, veterinarians, and physicians
b) religious ministers and pharmacists
c) psychotherapists and optometrists
d) All of the above - Answer- d
What degree is required for technical testing under CRS 12-43-228?
a) Associate
b) Bachelor
c) Masters
d) Doctorate - Answer- c
Generally accepted standards of practice are NOT determined by:
a) Professional Organization Codes of Ethics
b) State Government Policies
c) Community Standards
d) Court Decisions - Answer- b
How many misdemeanors add up to a felony under Colorado law?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five - Answer- a
Disciplines regulated by Colorado psychotherapy law do NOT include:
a) professional counseling, school psychology, and marriage and family therapy
b) registered psychotherapy and social work
c) addiction counseling and psychology
d) life coaching, psychiatric technicians, and religious ministry - Answer- d
If a client's treatment issue is not benefiting from psychotherapy the counselor must:
a) try harder
b) terminate, consult, or refer
c) make the sessions longer
d) study a book on the issue - Answer- b
A psychotherapist must have completed how many graduate classes to do Advanced Testing under CRS 12-43-228?
a) 6
b) 11
c) 12
d) 13 - Answer- b
DORA Regulatory Boards CANNOT:
a) enjoin a psychotherapist as a court
b) impose $5000 fine per mental health law violation
c) Suspend, deny, or revoke licensure, certification, or registration
d) Issue a Public Letter of Admonition - Answer- a
DORA Board rules are:
a) guidelines and policies for mental health professionals
b) legally enforceable under Colorado Mental Health Law
c) suggestions for psychotherapists
d) policies to develop a private practice but not an agency - Answer- b
Inappropriate court testimony includes:
a) custody evaluations inconsistent with CRS 14-10-124
b) stating educational credentials
c) referencing progress notes
d) practicing testimony - Answer- a
Who does NOT have the legal authority for authorization of emergency mental health holds under CRS 27-65?
a) A police officer and a marriage and family therapist
b) A medical assistant or a nurses aid
c) a professional counselor and a psychologist
d) a social worker and a licensed addiction counselor - Answer- b
Expired DORA licensure requires__________________ for reinstatement.
a) an application
b) a reinstatement fee
c) 20 hours of continuing education for every year of expiration
d) All of the above - Answer- d
State of Colorado Psychotherapists Record Keeping requirements include:
a) A treatment plan
b) a termination summary
c) Progress notes
d) All of the above - Answer- d
When is a Mandatory Disclosure Statement not required under 12-43-214?
a) court ordered clients
b) forensic evaluations
c) emergencies
d) all of the above - Answer- d
Colorado Law (CRS 13) requires that psychotherapists:
a) restrain the client and keep them in the office
b) notify law enforcement and the intended victim(s) of a threat by a client
c) convince the client to surrender all weapons to the therapist
d) contact the Ethics Office of the therapist's professional organization - Answer- b
What may a DORA regulatory board NOT do?
a) Conduct hearings
b) Adopt rules or regulations
c) maintain confidentiality of complainant and respondent
d) Arbitrate or adjudicate fee disputes between psychotherapists - Answer- d [Show Less]