Question 1

Why was the scope of practice statement in rehabilitation counseling created?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide a comprehensive and detailed listing of all competencies related to counseling practice 
B)  To explicitly identify the rehabilitation counseling scope of practice for the public, clients of services, related professional groups, and regulatory bodies 
C)  Required by legislation in some states 
D)  Needed by educators in their training curriculums 
A)  Provide a comprehensive and detailed listing of all competencies related to counseling practice 
B)  To explicitly identify the rehabilitation counseling scope of practice for the public, clients of services, related professional groups, and regulatory bodies 
C)  Required by legislation in some states 
D)  Needed by educators in their training curriculums B

Question 2

What is the distinction between vertical and horizontal specialization within rehabilitation counseling?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no distinction in relation to practice 
B)  Vertical specialization refers to the elevation of a function to a role, while horizontal specialization covers all the functions, but specializing in a particular client group 
C)  Vertical specialization is the modern term, whereas horizontal specialization refers to the way practice was conceptualized years ago 
D)  All of the above are true 
A)  There is no distinction in relation to practice 
B)  Vertical specialization refers to the elevation of a function to a role, while horizontal specialization covers all the functions, but specializing in a particular client group 
C)  Vertical specialization is the modern term, whereas horizontal specialization refers to the way practice was conceptualized years ago 
D)  All of the above are true B

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of role and function research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determine the number of RCs practicing today 
B)  Identify the specific professional tasks and functions needed for successful practice 
C)  Identify the knowledge requirements associated with a specific task 
D)  Determine the level of activity associated with tasks 
A)  Determine the number of RCs practicing today 
B)  Identify the specific professional tasks and functions needed for successful practice 
C)  Identify the knowledge requirements associated with a specific task 
D)  Determine the level of activity associated with tasks B

Question 4

How have the findings from knowledge validation and professional competencies approaches been applied within the discipline of rehabilitation counseling?

Accepted Answer

A)  The empirical basis for accreditation standards 
B)  Used to inform the scope of practice statement 
C)  Used to set the test specifications for the national certifying examination 
D)  All of the above are true 
A)  The empirical basis for accreditation standards 
B)  Used to inform the scope of practice statement 
C)  Used to set the test specifications for the national certifying examination 
D)  All of the above are true

Question 5

What is the most significant factor of variability within the role of the RC in practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Educational preparation 
B)  Years of experience 
C)  Specific practice settings 
D)  Licensure status 
A)  Educational preparation 
B)  Years of experience 
C)  Specific practice settings 
D)  Licensure status

Why was the scope of practice statement in rehabilitation counseling created?

What is the distinction between vertical and horizontal specialization within rehabilitation counseling?

What is the primary purpose of role and function research?

How have the findings from knowledge validation and professional competencies approaches been applied within the discipline of rehabilitation counseling?

What is the most significant factor of variability within the role of the RC in practice?

Professional Credentialing

History of Rehabilitation Counseling in the Profession of Counseling

Concepts and Models

Disability Policy and Law

The Person With a Disability

Family and Relationship Issues

The Disability Rights Community

Disability Issues in a Global Context

Assessment

Counseling

Case Management

Advocacy

Career Development and Employment of People With Disabilities

Forensic and Indirect Services

Ethics and Ethical Decision Making

Cultural Competence and Social Justice

Evidence-Based Practice and Research Utilization

Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Technology

Rehabilitation Counselor Supervision

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Exam 1: Rehabilitation Counseling Professional Competencies

Why was the scope of practice statement in rehabilitation counseling created?

What is the distinction between vertical and horizontal specialization within rehabilitation counseling?

What is the primary purpose of role and function research?

How have the findings from knowledge validation and professional competencies approaches been applied within the discipline of rehabilitation counseling?

What is the most significant factor of variability within the role of the RC in practice?

Professional Credentialing

History of Rehabilitation Counseling in the Profession of Counseling

Concepts and Models

Disability Policy and Law

The Person With a Disability

Family and Relationship Issues

The Disability Rights Community

Disability Issues in a Global Context

Assessment

Counseling

Case Management

Advocacy

Career Development and Employment of People With Disabilities

Forensic and Indirect Services

Ethics and Ethical Decision Making

Cultural Competence and Social Justice

Evidence-Based Practice and Research Utilization

Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Technology

Rehabilitation Counselor Supervision

Filters