{"id":752,"date":"2015-10-01T10:41:19","date_gmt":"2015-10-01T15:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=752"},"modified":"2024-07-30T16:30:08","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T21:30:08","slug":"the-aca-code-of-ethics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/?p=752","title":{"rendered":"The ACA Code of Ethics (2 credit hours)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Program Summary:<\/strong>\u00a0 This course reviews The American Counseling Association&#8217;s Code of Ethics. \u00a0The ACA Code of Ethics presents ethical obligations, considerations, and responsibilities of ACA members. \u00a0It is a guide and resource for ethical practice in counseling.<\/p>\n<p><em>This course is recommended for counselors and therapists and is appropriate for beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of practice. \u00a0<\/em><em>This course is not recommended for social workers.<\/em><!--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\" width=\"54\" height=\"50\" \/> \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.freestatesocialwork.com\/articles\/2014-aca-code-of-ethics.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open the Course Reading Here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reading: \u00a0<\/strong>The ACA Code of Ethics<\/p>\n<p><strong>Publisher: \u00a0<\/strong>The American Counseling Association<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program Objectives:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0To enhance professional practice, values, skills, and knowledge by identifying\u00a0ethical obligations, considerations, and responsibilities for ACA members.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives: \u00a0<\/strong>Identify ethical practices related to counseling relationships and boundaries. \u00a0Identify ethical practices related to confidentiality and privacy. \u00a0Identify ethical practices related to diversity and nondiscrimination. \u00a0Identify ethical practices related to resolving ethical issues.<\/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-243\">\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:  The ACA Code of Ethics outlines 6 fundamental principles of professional ethical behavior, including each of the following except:<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='2934' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2934' id='answer-id-35652' class='answer answer-1' value='35652' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2934\", \"answer-id-35652\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-35652' id='answer-label-35652' class='answer label-1'><span>autonomy<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2934' id='answer-id-35653' class='answer answer-1' value='35653' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2934\", \"answer-id-35653\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-35653' id='answer-label-35653' class='answer label-1'><span>confidentiality<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2934' id='answer-id-35654' class='answer answer-1' value='35654' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2934\", \"answer-id-35654\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-35654' id='answer-label-35654' class='answer label-1'><span>beneficence<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2934' id='answer-id-35655' class='answer answer-1' value='35655' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2934\", \"answer-id-35655\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-35655' id='answer-label-35655' class='answer label-1'><span>veracity<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2934' id='answer-id-35656' class='answer answer-1' value='35656' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2934\", \"answer-id-35656\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-35656' id='answer-label-35656' class='answer label-1'><span>nonmaleficence<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2934' id='answer-id-35657' class='answer answer-1' value='35657' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2934\", \"answer-id-35657\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-35657' id='answer-label-35657' class='answer label-1'><span>fidelity<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2934' id='answer-id-35658' class='answer answer-1' value='35658' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2934\", \"answer-id-35658\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-35658' id='answer-label-35658' class='answer label-1'><span>justice<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-2'><div class='question-content'> 2:  Counselors acknowledge that resolving ethical issues is<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='2935' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2935' id='answer-id-17946' class='answer answer-2' value='17946' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2935\", \"answer-id-17946\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-17946' id='answer-label-17946' class='answer label-2'><span>a formula<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2935' id='answer-id-17947' class='answer answer-2' value='17947' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2935\", \"answer-id-17947\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-17947' id='answer-label-17947' class='answer label-2'><span>a process<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-3'><div class='question-content'> 3:  The primary responsibility of counselors is to<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='2936' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2936' id='answer-id-18050' class='answer answer-3' value='18050' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2936\", \"answer-id-18050\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18050' id='answer-label-18050' class='answer label-3'><span>protect confidentiality and privacy<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2936' id='answer-id-18051' class='answer answer-3' value='18051' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2936\", \"answer-id-18051\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18051' id='answer-label-18051' class='answer label-3'><span>advocate to promote changes at the institutional level<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2936' id='answer-id-18052' class='answer answer-3' value='18052' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2936\", \"answer-id-18052\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18052' id='answer-label-18052' class='answer label-3'><span>develop and use appropriate assessment techniques<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2936' id='answer-id-18053' class='answer answer-3' value='18053' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2936\", \"answer-id-18053\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18053' id='answer-label-18053' class='answer label-3'><span>respect the dignity and promote the welfare of clients<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-4'><div class='question-content'> 4:  Informed consent is an ongoing part of the counseling process, and counselors appropriately document discussions of informed consent<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='2937' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2937' id='answer-id-35671' class='answer answer-4' value='35671' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2937\", \"answer-id-35671\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-35671' id='answer-label-35671' class='answer label-4'><span>prior to starting the counseling relationship<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2937' id='answer-id-35672' class='answer answer-4' value='35672' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2937\", \"answer-id-35672\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-35672' id='answer-label-35672' class='answer label-4'><span>in the first few weeks of the counseling relationship<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2937' id='answer-id-35673' class='answer answer-4' value='35673' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2937\", \"answer-id-35673\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-35673' id='answer-label-35673' class='answer label-4'><span>throughout the counseling relationshiop<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-5'><div class='question-content'> 5:  Sexual and\/or romantic counselor-client interactions or relationships with former clients, their romantic partners, or their family members are prohibited for a period of _______________ following the last professional contact.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='2938' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2938' id='answer-id-46251' class='answer answer-5' value='46251' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2938\", \"answer-id-46251\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46251' id='answer-label-46251' class='answer label-5'><span>1 year<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2938' id='answer-id-46252' class='answer answer-5' value='46252' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2938\", \"answer-id-46252\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46252' id='answer-label-46252' class='answer label-5'><span>2 years<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2938' id='answer-id-46253' class='answer answer-5' value='46253' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2938\", \"answer-id-46253\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46253' id='answer-label-46253' class='answer label-5'><span>5 years<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2938' id='answer-id-46254' class='answer answer-5' value='46254' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2938\", \"answer-id-46254\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46254' id='answer-label-46254' class='answer label-5'><span>10 years<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-6'><div class='question-content'> 6:  Counselors may terminate counseling in each of the following situations <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">except<\/span>:<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='2941' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2941' id='answer-id-18063' class='answer answer-6' value='18063' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2941\", \"answer-id-18063\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18063' id='answer-label-18063' class='answer label-6'><span>when the counselor's values are inconsistent with the client's goals or are discriminatory in nature<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2941' id='answer-id-18064' class='answer answer-6' value='18064' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2941\", \"answer-id-18064\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18064' id='answer-label-18064' class='answer label-6'><span>when it becomes reasonably apparent that the client no longer needs assistance<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2941' id='answer-id-18065' class='answer answer-6' value='18065' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2941\", \"answer-id-18065\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18065' id='answer-label-18065' class='answer label-6'><span>when the counselor lacks the competence to be of professional assistance to clients<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2941' id='answer-id-18066' class='answer answer-6' value='18066' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2941\", \"answer-id-18066\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18066' id='answer-label-18066' class='answer label-6'><span>when the counselor is in jeopardy of harm by the client<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2941' id='answer-id-18067' class='answer answer-6' value='18067' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2941\", \"answer-id-18067\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18067' id='answer-label-18067' class='answer label-6'><span>when clients do not pay fees as agreed upon<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-7'><div class='question-content'> 7:  At initiation and throughout the counseling process, counselors assure clients of confidentiality.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='2942' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2942' id='answer-id-17971' class='answer answer-7' value='17971' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2942\", \"answer-id-17971\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-17971' id='answer-label-17971' class='answer label-7'><span>True<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2942' id='answer-id-17972' class='answer answer-7' value='17972' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2942\", \"answer-id-17972\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-17972' id='answer-label-17972' class='answer label-7'><span>False<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-8'><div class='question-content'> 8:  Information shared in a consulting relationship should include<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='2947' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2947' id='answer-id-17989' class='answer answer-8' value='17989' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2947\", \"answer-id-17989\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-17989' id='answer-label-17989' class='answer label-8'><span>social history<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2947' id='answer-id-17990' class='answer answer-8' value='17990' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2947\", \"answer-id-17990\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-17990' id='answer-label-17990' class='answer label-8'><span>family history<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2947' id='answer-id-17991' class='answer answer-8' value='17991' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2947\", \"answer-id-17991\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-17991' id='answer-label-17991' class='answer label-8'><span>medical history<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2947' id='answer-id-17992' class='answer answer-8' value='17992' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2947\", \"answer-id-17992\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-17992' id='answer-label-17992' class='answer label-8'><span>only data germane to the purposes of the consultation<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-9'><div class='question-content'> 9:  Counselors\u00a0do not condone or engage in discrimination against prospective or current clients, students, employees, supervisees, or research participants based on<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='2949' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2949' id='answer-id-46243' class='answer answer-9' value='46243' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2949\", \"answer-id-46243\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46243' id='answer-label-46243' class='answer label-9'><span>age<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2949' id='answer-id-46244' class='answer answer-9' value='46244' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2949\", \"answer-id-46244\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46244' id='answer-label-46244' class='answer label-9'><span>culture<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2949' id='answer-id-46245' class='answer answer-9' value='46245' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2949\", \"answer-id-46245\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46245' id='answer-label-46245' class='answer label-9'><span>disability<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2949' id='answer-id-46246' class='answer answer-9' value='46246' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2949\", \"answer-id-46246\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46246' id='answer-label-46246' class='answer label-9'><span>race<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2949' id='answer-id-46247' class='answer answer-9' value='46247' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2949\", \"answer-id-46247\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46247' id='answer-label-46247' class='answer label-9'><span>religion<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2949' id='answer-id-46248' class='answer answer-9' value='46248' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2949\", \"answer-id-46248\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46248' id='answer-label-46248' class='answer label-9'><span>gender identity<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2949' id='answer-id-46249' class='answer answer-9' value='46249' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2949\", \"answer-id-46249\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46249' id='answer-label-46249' class='answer label-9'><span>sexual orientation<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2949' id='answer-id-46250' class='answer answer-9' value='46250' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2949\", \"answer-id-46250\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-46250' id='answer-label-46250' 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:  When counselors experience inappropriate policies and practices within their employment, their first step is<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='2950' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2950' id='answer-id-18072' class='answer answer-10' value='18072' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2950\", \"answer-id-18072\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18072' id='answer-label-18072' class='answer label-10'><span>to alert their employers and attempt to effect change in such policies or procedures through constructive action within the organization<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2950' id='answer-id-18073' class='answer answer-10' value='18073' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2950\", \"answer-id-18073\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18073' id='answer-label-18073' class='answer label-10'><span>referral to appropriate certification, accreditation, or state licensure organizations<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2950' id='answer-id-18074' class='answer answer-10' value='18074' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2950\", \"answer-id-18074\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18074' id='answer-label-18074' class='answer label-10'><span>voluntary termination of employment<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-11'><div class='question-content'> 11:  Counselors consider clients' socioeconomic and cultural experiences when diagnosing mental disorders.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='2951' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2951' id='answer-id-18075' class='answer answer-11' value='18075' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2951\", \"answer-id-18075\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18075' id='answer-label-18075' class='answer label-11'><span>True<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2951' id='answer-id-18076' class='answer answer-11' value='18076' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2951\", \"answer-id-18076\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18076' id='answer-label-18076' class='answer label-11'><span>False<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-12'><div class='question-content'> 12:  When providing forensic evaluations, the primary obligation of counselors is to<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='2954' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2954' id='answer-id-18022' class='answer answer-12' value='18022' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2954\", \"answer-id-18022\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18022' id='answer-label-18022' class='answer label-12'><span>produce objective findings that can be substantiated based on information and techniques appropriate to the evaluation<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2954' id='answer-id-18023' class='answer answer-12' value='18023' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2954\", \"answer-id-18023\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18023' id='answer-label-18023' class='answer label-12'><span>produce subjective findings based on the counselor's perceptions, feelings, thoughts, and professional judgement<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-13'><div class='question-content'> 13:  Students and supervisees have the same obligation to clients as those required of professional counselors.<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='2955' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2955' id='answer-id-18024' class='answer answer-13' value='18024' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2955\", \"answer-id-18024\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18024' id='answer-label-18024' class='answer label-13'><span>True<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2955' id='answer-id-18025' class='answer answer-13' value='18025' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2955\", \"answer-id-18025\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18025' id='answer-label-18025' class='answer label-13'><span>False<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-14'><div class='question-content'> 14:  When reporting research, counselors report the results of any research<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='2957' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2957' id='answer-id-35668' class='answer answer-14' value='35668' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2957\", \"answer-id-35668\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-35668' id='answer-label-35668' class='answer label-14'><span>of professional value<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2957' id='answer-id-35669' class='answer answer-14' value='35669' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2957\", \"answer-id-35669\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-35669' id='answer-label-35669' class='answer label-14'><span>with favorable results<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2957' id='answer-id-35670' class='answer answer-14' value='35670' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2957\", \"answer-id-35670\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-35670' id='answer-label-35670' class='answer label-14'><span>with unfavorable results<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-15'><div class='question-content'> 15:  Counselors who engage in the use of distance counseling, technology, and social media within their counseling practice understand that they may be subject to laws and regulations of<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='2958' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2958' id='answer-id-18033' class='answer answer-15' value='18033' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2958\", \"answer-id-18033\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18033' id='answer-label-18033' class='answer label-15'><span>the counselor's practicing location<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2958' id='answer-id-18034' class='answer answer-15' value='18034' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2958\", \"answer-id-18034\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18034' id='answer-label-18034' class='answer label-15'><span>the client's place of residence<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2958' id='answer-id-18035' class='answer answer-15' value='18035' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2958\", \"answer-id-18035\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18035' id='answer-label-18035' class='answer label-15'><span>both the counselor's practicing location and the client's place of residence<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><div class='quizzin-question' id='question-16'><div class='question-content'> 16:  When counselors have reason to believe that another counselor is violating or has violated an ethical standard and substantial harm has not occurred, they first<\/div><input type='hidden' name='question_id[]' value='2960' \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2960' id='answer-id-18077' class='answer answer-16' value='18077' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2960\", \"answer-id-18077\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18077' id='answer-label-18077' class='answer label-16'><span>attempt to resolve the issue informally with the other counselor if feasible, provided such action does not violate confidentiality rights that may be involved.<\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2960' id='answer-id-18078' class='answer answer-16' value='18078' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2960\", \"answer-id-18078\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18078' id='answer-label-18078' class='answer label-16'><span>refer the violation to the state licensing board, provided such action does not violate confidentiality rights that may be involved. <\/span><\/label><br \/><input type='radio' name='answer-2960' id='answer-id-18079' class='answer answer-16' value='18079' onclick='saveAnswer(\"answer-2960\", \"answer-id-18079\")' disabled \/>&nbsp;<label for='answer-id-18079' id='answer-label-18079' class='answer label-16'><span>report the violation to the American Counseling Association, provided such action does not violate confidentiality rights that may be involved.<\/span><\/label><br \/><\/div><p><strong>In order to purchase or take this course, you will need to 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