Question

an employee, whether or not he/she is licensed, is expected to:

undergo peer review
maintain a personal relationship with those they serve
have an advanced degree
practice only in areas of competence

Explanation:

Analyze the professional expectations for all employees

All employees in community-based services, regardless of licensure status, must adhere to fundamental ethical standards. A core ethical requirement is to practice only within one's scope of competence to ensure client safety and quality of care.

Evaluate the given options

• "Undergo peer review" and "Have an advanced degree" are typically requirements for specific licensed professionals, not all employees.
• "Maintain a personal relationship with those they serve" violates professional boundary standards.
• "Practice only in areas of competence" is a universal ethical mandate for every employee.

Answer:

• (A) Undergo peer review
• (B) Maintain a personal relationship with those they serve
• (C) Have an advanced degree
• (D) Practice only in areas of competence (Correct answer)