Home-study or technology-assisted distance learning
the delivery of graduate coursework or continuing education through mailed
correspondence or other
... [Show More] distance learning technologies, which focuses on using
synchronous or asynchronous instructional delivery methods. Home-study or
technology-assisted distance learning is designed to deliver education to learners
who are not in the direct physical presence of the educator.
Request for Inquiry (RFI)
a written or oral statement of complaint from any person alleging possible violation(s)
of the Act and/or Rules.
Testing and assessment
LPCs shall know the limits of their competence and shall therefore perform only
those testing and assessment services for which they have received training and
supervision in the administration, scoring and interpretation
processes associated with the provisions of such services. LPCs shall be
responsible for receiving training on testing and assessment instruments that have
been revised or updated. LPCs shall be familiar with related standardization, proper
application, copyright restrictions and security demands of any
testing or assessment technique utilized. LPCs shall ensure that any testing
instrument selected is the most current edition available, has been properly
evaluated for validity and reliability and is culturally appropriate for the clients with
whom it is used. LPCs using computer-based test interpretations shall be trained in
the construct being measured and the specific instrument being used prior to using
this type of computer application. LPCs shall ensure the proper use of assessment
techniques by persons
under their supervision.
Research
LPCs shall plan, design, conduct, and report
research only in a manner as published in Section G., Research and Publication, of
the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics, approved by the ACA
Governing Council, 2005.
Knowledge of any sexual conduct
If a LPC becomes aware that another LPC or LPC Candidate is engaging in sexual
conduct that violates the Act or this Subchapter, the LPC must, within thirty (30)
days, report any sexual conduct to the Board in accordance with OAC 86:10-29-3.
Requirement of records
LPCs shall maintain verifiable, accurate and truthful records necessary for rendering
professional services to their clients for at least five (5) years beyond termination of
services.
Providing counseling to persons of prior association (people known PRIOR to
counseling)
LPCs shall not undertake to provide counseling to any person with whom the LPC
has had any prior sexual contact or familial, social, financial, business, professional,
close personal, or other non-therapeutic relationship with a client, or engage in any
activity with another person that interferes or conflicts with the LPCs professional
obligation to a client within the previous five (5) years.
Interaction with former clients (people met BECAUSE of counseling relationship)
LPCs shall not knowingly enter into a close personal relationship, or engage in any
business or financial dealings with a former client for two (2) years after the
termination of the counseling relationship. LPCs shall not engage in any activity that
is or may be sexual in nature with a former client for at least five (5) years after the [Show Less]