Analysis of State Credentialing Board Professional counseling practice is a field that is governed by various regulations and credentialing standards that govern the practices of these professionals. In order to improve the effectiveness of their practice, counselors need to be aware of issues and opinions associated with the regulation of their professional practice. The process of becoming aware of opinions and issues relating to counseling practice involves seeking regulation, which entails asking society for the license of the legal sanction. As a professional in this field, this process incorporates identifying the state credentialing board, understanding its mission, and becoming aware of the various credentialing or licensing processes that govern counseling practice. These elements are crucial towards promoting and maintaining effective practice based on the specific legal requirements for counseling in the particular state.
State Credentialing Board Licensure or certification for professional practice can be described as a process through which the government, an agency or association formally grants recognition to a person who has met specific professional qualifications developed by a particular profession (Milsom, 2007, p.346). Licensure or …show more content…
The board derives its regulatory authority from the provisions of the Alabama Sunset Law of 1981 through which it is categorized as an enumerated agency based on Section 41-20-3. Moreover, the board has established administrative rules that govern its licensure or certification activities as well as a Code of Ethics based on the requirements by the American Counseling Association. Actually, the American Counseling Association has established a Code of Ethics that is used to govern the practices of professional counselors (Brodwin et. al., 2010,
State Credentialing Board Licensure or certification for professional practice can be described as a process through which the government, an agency or association formally grants recognition to a person who has met specific professional qualifications developed by a particular profession (Milsom, 2007, p.346). Licensure or …show more content…
The board derives its regulatory authority from the provisions of the Alabama Sunset Law of 1981 through which it is categorized as an enumerated agency based on Section 41-20-3. Moreover, the board has established administrative rules that govern its licensure or certification activities as well as a Code of Ethics based on the requirements by the American Counseling Association. Actually, the American Counseling Association has established a Code of Ethics that is used to govern the practices of professional counselors (Brodwin et. al., 2010,