{"id":42748,"date":"2023-10-25T16:43:24","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T21:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=42748"},"modified":"2026-04-22T07:34:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T12:34:40","slug":"the-national-board-for-certified-counselors-code-of-ethics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=42748","title":{"rendered":"The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Code of Ethics (1 credit hour)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Program Summary:<\/strong>\u00a0 This course examines the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Code of Ethics which was approved in May of 2023 and revised in August of 2023. \u00a0The NBCC Code of Ethics establishes ethical standards for Counselors and is a resource for ethical decision-making and practice. \u00a0The NBCC Code of Ethics offers 114 ethical standards in the areas of professional responsibilities; counseling relationships; supervision and consultation; testing, appraisal, and research; counselor education; and telemental health, social media, and technology.<\/p>\n<p>This course is recommended for counselors and is appropriate for all levels of practice.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23633 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/book_1404081347.png\" alt=\"Book Icon\" width=\"54\" height=\"50\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/articles\/NBCCCodeofEthics.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Open the Course Reading Here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> \u00a0National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Objectives:<\/strong> \u00a0To enhance professional practice, values, skills, and knowledge by identifying minimum ethical behaviors and ethical\u00a0standards\u00a0for Counselors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives: \u00a0<\/strong>Identify ethical standards related to professional responsibilities. \u00a0Identify ethical standards related to counseling relationships. \u00a0Identify ethical standards related to supervision and consultation. \u00a0Identify ethical standards related to testing, appraisal, and research. \u00a0Identify ethical standards related to counselor education. \u00a0Identify ethical standards related to telemental health, social media, and technology.<\/p>\n<p>Review our\u00a0<a href=\"..\/?page_id=133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pre-reading study guide.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\r\n\t\t<link type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/style.css\" \/>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-includes\/js\/jquery\/jquery.js\"><\/script>\r\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/quizzin\/script.js\"><\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"quiz-area single-page-quiz\">\r\n\t\t<form action=\"?page_id=755\" method=\"post\" class=\"quiz-form\" id=\"quiz-413\">\r\n\r\n\t\t<p><\/p><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=??action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-1'><div class='question-content'> 1:  This NBCC Code of Ethics provides an enforceable set of directives.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7589' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7589' id='answer-id-43581' class='answer answer-1' value='43581' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7589\", \"answer-id-43581\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43581' id='answer-label-43581' class='answer label-1'><span>True<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7589' id='answer-id-43582' class='answer answer-1' value='43582' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7589\", \"answer-id-43582\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43582' id='answer-label-43582' class='answer label-1'><span>False<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-2'><div class='question-content'> 2:  Counselors shall perform<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7590' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7590' id='answer-id-43595' class='answer answer-2' value='43595' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7590\", \"answer-id-43595\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43595' id='answer-label-43595' class='answer label-2'><span>motivational interviewing<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7590' id='answer-id-43596' class='answer answer-2' value='43596' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7590\", \"answer-id-43596\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43596' id='answer-label-43596' class='answer label-2'><span>dialectical behavior therapy<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7590' id='answer-id-43597' class='answer answer-2' value='43597' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7590\", \"answer-id-43597\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43597' id='answer-label-43597' class='answer label-2'><span>cognitive behavioral therapy<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7590' id='answer-id-43598' class='answer answer-2' value='43598' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7590\", \"answer-id-43598\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43598' id='answer-label-43598' class='answer label-2'><span>only those professional services for which they are qualified by training, education, and supervised experience<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-3'><div class='question-content'> 3:  When unsure about client treatment and\/or professional practice responsibilities, Counselors shall<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7591' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7591' id='answer-id-43614' class='answer answer-3' value='43614' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7591\", \"answer-id-43614\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43614' id='answer-label-43614' class='answer label-3'><span>fake it until you make it<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7591' id='answer-id-43615' class='answer answer-3' value='43615' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7591\", \"answer-id-43615\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43615' id='answer-label-43615' class='answer label-3'><span>obtain supervision or consultation with other qualified professionals<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-4'><div class='question-content'> 4:  Counselors may share information obtained through the counseling process in all of the following circumstances <em>except<\/em>:<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7592' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7592' id='answer-id-43518' class='answer answer-4' value='43518' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7592\", \"answer-id-43518\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43518' id='answer-label-43518' class='answer label-4'><span>with specific written consent by the client or legal guardian<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7592' id='answer-id-43519' class='answer answer-4' value='43519' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7592\", \"answer-id-43519\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43519' id='answer-label-43519' class='answer label-4'><span>when necessary to prevent serious and foreseeable harm to the client or others<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7592' id='answer-id-43520' class='answer answer-4' value='43520' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7592\", \"answer-id-43520\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43520' id='answer-label-43520' class='answer label-4'><span>when otherwise mandated by Federal or State law or regulation<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7592' id='answer-id-43521' class='answer answer-4' value='43521' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7592\", \"answer-id-43521\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43521' id='answer-label-43521' class='answer label-4'><span>when the disclosure is therapeutically relevant and helps to advance treatment goals<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-5'><div class='question-content'> 5:  Counselors will not engage in any form of sexual or romantic contact with a client or former client for at least _____________ following the date of counseling service termination.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7593' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7593' id='answer-id-43522' class='answer answer-5' value='43522' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7593\", \"answer-id-43522\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43522' id='answer-label-43522' class='answer label-5'><span>6 months<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7593' id='answer-id-43523' class='answer answer-5' value='43523' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7593\", \"answer-id-43523\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43523' id='answer-label-43523' class='answer label-5'><span>1 year<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7593' id='answer-id-43524' class='answer answer-5' value='43524' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7593\", \"answer-id-43524\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43524' id='answer-label-43524' class='answer label-5'><span>2 years<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7593' id='answer-id-43525' class='answer answer-5' value='43525' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7593\", \"answer-id-43525\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43525' id='answer-label-43525' class='answer label-5'><span>5 years<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-6'><div class='question-content'> 6:  Prior to or during the initial counseling session, counselors will provide information about client's rights and responsibilities, including assurances of confidentiality.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7594' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7594' id='answer-id-43579' class='answer answer-6' value='43579' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7594\", \"answer-id-43579\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43579' id='answer-label-43579' class='answer label-6'><span>True<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7594' id='answer-id-43580' class='answer answer-6' value='43580' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7594\", \"answer-id-43580\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43580' id='answer-label-43580' class='answer label-6'><span>False<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-7'><div class='question-content'> 7:  Counselors understand that __________ own the content of their clinical records, and counselors work to provide reasonable access to the content of the records when requested.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7595' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7595' id='answer-id-43610' class='answer answer-7' value='43610' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7595\", \"answer-id-43610\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43610' id='answer-label-43610' class='answer label-7'><span>counselors<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7595' id='answer-id-43611' class='answer answer-7' value='43611' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7595\", \"answer-id-43611\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43611' id='answer-label-43611' class='answer label-7'><span>clients<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7595' id='answer-id-43612' class='answer answer-7' value='43612' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7595\", \"answer-id-43612\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43612' id='answer-label-43612' class='answer label-7'><span>payors<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7595' id='answer-id-43613' class='answer answer-7' value='43613' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7595\", \"answer-id-43613\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43613' id='answer-label-43613' class='answer label-7'><span>agencies<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-8'><div class='question-content'> 8:  Counselors who provide supervision services shall provide supervisees with \u00a0__________ feedback throughout the supervision process.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7599' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7599' id='answer-id-46302' class='answer answer-8' value='46302' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7599\", \"answer-id-46302\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46302' id='answer-label-46302' class='answer label-8'><span>occasional<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7599' id='answer-id-46303' class='answer answer-8' value='46303' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7599\", \"answer-id-46303\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46303' id='answer-label-46303' class='answer label-8'><span>narrow<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7599' id='answer-id-46304' class='answer answer-8' value='46304' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7599\", \"answer-id-46304\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46304' id='answer-label-46304' class='answer label-8'><span>regular and substantive<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-9'><div class='question-content'> 9:  Counselors shall only use tests and assessments that are<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7601' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7601' id='answer-id-43549' class='answer answer-9' value='43549' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7601\", \"answer-id-43549\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43549' id='answer-label-43549' class='answer label-9'><span>current and valid<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7601' id='answer-id-43550' class='answer answer-9' value='43550' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7601\", \"answer-id-43550\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43550' id='answer-label-43550' class='answer label-9'><span>specifically necessary for the provision of quality services<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7601' id='answer-id-43551' class='answer answer-9' value='43551' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7601\", \"answer-id-43551\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43551' id='answer-label-43551' class='answer label-9'><span>carefully considered in terms of the instrument's validity, reliability, psychometric limitations, and appropriateness for use <\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7601' id='answer-id-43552' class='answer answer-9' value='43552' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7601\", \"answer-id-43552\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43552' id='answer-label-43552' class='answer label-9'><span>all of the above<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-10'><div class='question-content'> 10:  Counselors shall set _________ expectations and boundaries with telemental health service recipients about the type(s) and timing of communications that will be included in service provision.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='7605' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7605' id='answer-id-43601' class='answer answer-10' value='43601' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7605\", \"answer-id-43601\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43601' id='answer-label-43601' class='answer label-10'><span>flexible<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-7605' id='answer-id-43602' class='answer answer-10' value='43602' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-7605\", \"answer-id-43602\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-43602' id='answer-label-43602' class='answer label-10'><span>clear<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to <a href=?action=login>log in<\/a>. If you do not have an account, you will need to <a href=?action=register>register for a free account<\/a>.<p>After you log in, a link will appear here that will allow you to purchase this course. <\/p><\/strong><\/form><\/div><\/font>\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong><br \/>\nAmerican Counseling Association Code of Ethics<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.counseling.org\/resources\/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.counseling.org\/resources\/aca-code-of-ethics.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>G.M. Rydberg-Cox, MSW, LSCSW is the Continuing Education Director at Free State Social Work and responsible for the development of this course. \u00a0She received her Masters of Social Work in 1996 from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois-Chicago and she has over 20 years of experience. \u00a0She has lived and worked as a social worker in Chicago, Boston, and Kansas City. She has practiced for many years in the area of hospital\/medical social work. \u00a0The reading materials for this course were developed by another organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Summary:\u00a0 This course examines the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Code of Ethics which was approved in May of 2023 and revised in August of 2023. \u00a0The NBCC Code of Ethics establishes ethical standards for Counselors and is a resource for ethical decision-making and practice. \u00a0The NBCC Code of Ethics offers 114 ethical [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[84],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-42748","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ethics-for-counselors"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42748","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=42748"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42748\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=42748"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=42748"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=42748"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}