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scope of practice
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define for the whole profession: Is the definiton provided by state law and limits the functions that individuals in that profession can perform.
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Professional Codes of Ethics on competence
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Marriage and family therapists do not diagnose, teat , or advise on problems outside the recognized oundaries of their competencies.
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Scope of competence
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is determined by the individual's eduation, specialized training experience and interests,
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Scope of practice and competence
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You can be working following the scope of practice and stillbe incompetent-Competence is a very broad definiton.
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Specialized areas
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The experience can be obtain in an ethical or unethical way- a credited insititute or a weekend workshop--When can you add to your title such and such specialization? What makes you competent int he field.
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Specialized areas
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school-earn certificate in the area of specialization-ccourses, trainng, work under supervision-post degree courses on desired specialization.
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Therapist competence
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Functions within the scope of practice.
adheres to all ethically legal and licensure requirements define areas of specialization/expertise Stays current in professional issues and organizations takes care of self Vigilant about own stress and burnout. |
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Licensure and Credentialing
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Most licenses are generic in nature, meaning the holder of the license is assumed to have minimal competence in ghe general practice of counseling or clinicar work.
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Certification
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Certification is a voluntary attempt by a group to promote a professional identity.Some type of ceertification are required for practicing in a certain setting. For example in most states school counselors must obtain a certificate in order to practice.
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licensing
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Licensing is the most desirable form of legislative regulation of professional practice because it tends to highlight the uniqueness of an ocupation and restrictos both the use of the tilte and the practice of an occupation.
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