NCE Study Guide Patreon Library Overview
Come join the NCE Study Guide Patreon Library to gain access to the following:1.1 – Professional Practice and Ethics (8 modules) are now LIVE!For as little as $5 per month, you will have access to the full library: Part 1: Counselor Work Behavior Area1.1 – Professional Practice and Ethics (8 modules)(Core Area: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice)Module 1 – Ethical Foundations & Principles1.1.1 ACA Code of Ethics1.1.2 Ethical Principles (autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, fidelity, veracity)1.1.3 Ethical Decision-Making Models (e.g., Forester-Miller & Davis, Corey et al.)1.1.4 Morality vs. Ethics1.1.5 Personal Values vs. Professional EthicsModule 2 – Confidentiality and Client Rights1.1.6 Informed Consent1.1.7 Confidentiality1.1.8 Privileged Communication1.1.9 Duty to Warn / Duty to Protect1.1.10 Mandated Reporting (abuse, neglect, threats)Module 3 – Professional Identity and Scope1.1.11 Professional Counseling Identity1.1.12 Scope of Practice1.1.13 Scope of Competence1.1.14 Licensure vs. Certification vs. Accreditation1.1.15 Professional Organizations (e.g., ACA, AMHCA, NBCC)1.1.16 Advocacy for the Profession1.1.17 Gatekeeping in CounselingModule 4 – Client-Counselor Relationship & Boundaries1.1.18 Dual Relationships1.1.19 Boundary Crossings vs. Boundary Violations1.1.20 Sexual Misconduct and Nonsexual Touch1.1.21 Termination and Referral Ethics1.1.22 Bartering and Gifts1.1.23 Counselor Self-DisclosureModule 5 – Supervision and Professional Development1.1.24 Clinical Supervision (roles, types)1.1.25 Supervisor vs. Consultant1.1.26 Documentation in Supervision1.1.27 Counselor Impairment and Burnout1.1.28 Continuing Education Requirements1.1.29 Professional Development PlansModule 6 – Cultural and Social Justice Ethics1.1.30 Multicultural Competence1.1.31 Cultural Humility1.1.32 Addressing Implicit Bias and Microaggressions1.1.33 Social Justice and Advocacy Ethics1.1.34 Intersectionality and Client IdentityModule 7 – Technology, Records, and Legal Overlaps1.1.35 Ethics in Telehealth1.1.36 Social Media Use by Counselors1.1.37 HIPAA and Electronic Records1.1.38 Recordkeeping Best Practices1.1.39 Client Access to Records1.1.40 Legal vs. Ethical ObligationsModule 8 – Test and Assessment Ethics1.1.41 Informed Consent in Testing1.1.42 Test Appropriateness and Fairness1.1.43 Competence in Test Administration1.1.44 Misuse of Test Data1.1.45 Confidentiality of Test Results1.2 – Intake, Assessment and Diagnosis (8 modules)(Core Areas: Assessment and Testing | Human Growth and Development)Module 9 – Intake Process and Initial Contact1.2.1 Intake Interview1.2.2 Mental Status Exam (MSE)1.2.3 Presenting Problem vs. Chief Complaint1.2.4 Case Conceptualization1.2.5 Rapport Building During Assessment1.2.6 Structured vs. Unstructured Interviews1.2.7 Behavioral ObservationsModule 10 – Assessment Fundamentals1.2.8 Assessment vs. Testing vs. Evaluation1.2.9 Standardized vs. Non-Standardized Assessments1.2.10 Norm-Referenced vs. Criterion-Referenced Tests1.2.11 Formative vs. Summative Assessment1.2.12 Screening Tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7)1.2.13 Triangulation of Data Sources (e.g., self-report, observation, records)Module 11 – Psychometric Properties1.2.14 Reliability (test-retest, interrater, internal consistency)1.2.15 Validity (construct, content, criterion, face)1.2.16 Standard Error of Measurement (SEM)1.2.17 Confidence Intervals in Test Scores1.2.18 Norms and Standardization SamplesModule 12 – Ethical and Multicultural Considerations1.2.19 Informed Consent in Assessment1.2.20 Test Bias and Cultural Fairness1.2.21 Language Barriers and Interpreter Use1.2.22 Accommodations for Disabilities1.2.23 Testing Special Populations (e.g., minors, elders, bilingual clients)1.2.24 Counselor Competence in AssessmentModule 13 – Diagnosis and Clinical Classification1.2.25 DSM-5-TR Structure and Use1.2.26 Differential Diagnosis1.2.27 Comorbidity1.2.28 Rule-Out Diagnoses1.2.29 Subtypes, Specifiers, and Severity Ratings1.2.30 Provisional vs. Confirmed Diagnoses1.2.31 Z-Codes and V-Codes (conditions that may require clinical attention)Module 14 – Specialized and Commonly Used Assessments1.2.32 Personality Assessments (MMPI-2, MCMI, 16PF)1.2.33 Projective Techniques (Rorschach, TAT)1.2.34 Intelligence Tests (WAIS, WISC)1.2.35 Aptitude vs. Achievement Tests1.2.36 Interest Inventories (e.g., Strong Interest Inventory)1.2.37 Risk Assessments (e.g., suicide, homicide, self-harm)1.2.38 Substance Use Screening Tools (e.g., CAGE, AUDIT, DAST)Module 15 – Report Writing and Clinical Documentation1.2.39 Assessment Reports (format, clarity, audience)1.2.40 Diagnostic Justification1.2.41 Case Notes (DAP, SOAP, BIRP formats)1.2.42 Referral Reports and Collaboration Notes1.2.43 Documenting Risk and Protective FactorsModule 16 – Legal and Professional Considerations1.2.44 Confidentiality of Test Data1.2.45 Test Security and Storage1.2.46 Record Retention Guidelines1.2.47 Informed Interpretation of Results1.2.48 Avoiding Misdiagnosis and Overpathologizing1.3 – Areas of Clinical Focus (7 modules)(Core Areas: Human Growth and Development | Social and Cultural Diversity | Counseling & Helping Relationships)Module 17 – Major Mental Health Diagnoses1.3.1 Mood Disorders (e.g., Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar I & II)1.3.2 Anxiety Disorders (e.g., GAD, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety)1.3.3 Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders1.3.4 Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders (e.g., PTSD, Acute Stress)1.3.5 Dissociative Disorders1.3.6 Psychotic Disorders (e.g., Schizophrenia Spectrum)1.3.7 Personality Disorders (Clusters A, B, C)1.3.8 Substance Use Disorders1.3.9 Eating Disorders1.3.10 Neurodevelopmental Disorders (e.g., Autism Spectrum, ADHD)Module 18 – Developmental and Life Span Focus1.3.11 Erikson’s Psychosocial Stages1.3.12 Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory1.3.13 Attachment Theory (Bowlby, Ainsworth)1.3.14 Life Transitions and Adjustment Issues1.3.15 Grief and Loss Models (e.g., Kübler-Ross, Worden)1.3.16 Aging and Geriatric Counseling Concerns1.3.17 Parenting and Family Dynamics Across the Life SpanModule 19 – Multicultural and Identity-Based Focus1.3.18 Racial and Ethnic Identity Development Models1.3.19 Acculturation and Assimilation1.3.20 LGBTQIA+ Counseling Considerations1.3.21 Gender Identity and Expression1.3.22 Socioeconomic and Class Issues in Counseling1.3.23 Intersectionality1.3.24 Religion and Spirituality in Counseling...
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