Deck 3: Professional Credentialing

Question 1

What is the process used by individual practitioners to demonstrate their professional identity and specialty area of practice?

A) Accreditation
B) Certification
C) Credentialing
D) Licensure

Answer 1

B

Question 2

What are certification organization(s) for counselors?

A) Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
B) Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
C) National Board of Counselor Certification
D) Both b & c

Answer 2

D

Question 3

In state counselor licensure laws, ___________ protection restricts the use of an occupational title, while _________ protection refers to licensure laws that prohibit individuals who have not obtained a license from performing the functions or scope of practice of a professional counselor in that state.

A) certification; practice
B) title; practice
C) accreditation; title
D) credential; practice

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which form of credentialing governs the legal ability to practice counseling practice in your respective state?

A) Accreditation
B) Certification
C) Credentialing
D) Licensure

Question 5

The term ____________ refers to a licensed counselor's ability to relocate to other states and retain the privilege of practicing their profession.

A) Accreditation
B) Credentialing
C) Portability
D) Reciprocity