Frequently Asked Questions
Q: If I finish this program, am I automatically a supervisor?
A: No. The 15 Hour LPCC/LMFT Supervisor Course is not a certification course. Upon completing this program, participants seeking the clinical supervisor credential must still meet the criteria mandated in their state regulations, apply, and pay all applicable fees. State licensing boards have ultimate jurisdiction.
Q: Is this course approved by the California licensing board?
A: Dr. Walker is a NBCC approved provider (ACEP#7040). From the California Board of Behavioral Sciences Continuing § 1887.4.1. BOARD-RECOGNIZED APPROVAL AGENCIES.
(a)The following are board-recognized approval agencies:
(1)American Psychological Association (APA)
(2)Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
(3)California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
(4)California Psychological Association (CPA)
(5)National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
(6)National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
(7)National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Q: What are the other requirements to be a LPCC/LMFT Supervisor in California?
A: From From the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
§ 1821.3. SUPERVISOR TRAINING AND COURSEWORK.
Persons licensed by the board who provide supervision shall complete, at a minimum, supervision training or coursework as follows:
(a) Except as provided in subsection (d), licensees who commence supervision for the first time in California shall obtain fifteen (15) hours in supervision training or coursework obtained from a government agency or from a continuing education provider specified as acceptable by the board in Article 8. If taken from an acceptable continuing education provider, the training or coursework may apply towards the continuing education requirements set forth in sections 4980.54, 4989.34, 4996.22, and 4999.76 of the Code.
(1) The training or coursework content shall include, but not be limited to, current best practices and current industry standards, which include legal requirements, professional codes of ethics, and research focused on supervision regarding the following:
(A)Competencies necessary for new supervisors;
(B)Goal setting and evaluation;
(C)The supervisor-supervisee relationship;
(D)California law and ethics, including legal and ethical issues related to supervision;
(E)Cultural variables, including, but not limited to, race, gender, social class, and religious beliefs;
(F)Contextual variables, such as treatment modalities, work settings, and use of technology;
(G)Supervision theories and literature; and
(H)Documentation and record keeping of the supervisee’s client files, as well as documentation of supervision.
(2)If taken from a government agency or from an acceptable continuing education provider, the training or coursework shall have been taken within two (2) years prior to commencing supervision, or within 60 days after commencing supervision.
(3)If taken at a master’s or higher level from an accredited or approved postsecondary institution as defined in section 4999.12 of the Code, the training or coursework shall have been taken within four (4) years prior to commencing supervision, or within 60 days after commencing supervision.
(b)Except as provided in subsection (d), a licensee who previously served as a board-qualified supervisor but has not supervised for the past two (2) years shall take six (6) hours of supervision training or coursework within 60 days of resuming supervision.
When you complete the course, your certificate will look like this:
Q: I purchased the Supervisor Course and I realize now I just don’t have time. Can I get a refund?
A: Unfortunately no. The Supervisor Course is non-refundable because the material is considered to be ‘consumed’ as soon as you purchase it. Please see our terms and conditions regarding the purchase of e-goods.
Q: But I thought when I purchased the course I was purchasing the certificate?
A: No. When you purchase this course you are NOT purchasing a certificate. Rather you are purchasing an opportunity to earn a certificate.
Lack of integrity/cheating/being disrespectful to graders will result in immediate removal from the course and legal action if necessary. Some examples of cheating/lack of integrity are:
Disputing charges if you are on a payment plan or fail to earn a certificate
Re-purchasing the course under another email if you failed to earn a certificate
Plagiarism
Q: I didn't pass one of the quizzes. Did I fail the course?
A: No. The completion of a home study program must be verified by the completion of an assessment or quiz demonstrating that the participant completed the program. According to NBCC requirements, the quiz should be difficult enough to assess learning but should not be designed to trick or overly burden the participant. If you fail a quiz you'll have an opportunity to go back and review the material, and retake the quiz, and pass the course.
Q: I'm not great at technology. Should I take this course?
A: Online courses aren’t for everyone.
Without the right equipment and software, they can be downright frustrating. Here are some things we’ve learned from our community over the years that might help.
For the best online experience…equipment, operating systems, and updates matter.
Please make sure your operating system on your device is the latest version. Be sure to update your browser, word processing applications, and whatever applications you plan to use.
If you discover your operating system is no longer supported, please do not purchase this course until you are able to access a device with a valid operating system.
We use file uploads (pdf, word doc, Google doc), Google Forms, and video links.
You don't need to be a computer expert, but you must know how to save files, upload files, use Google Forms, and create a video with your phone or with Zoom.
Our support staff can walk you through the basics, but they are not trained in IT support.
Email can be tricky so we have an online form to start the process. When you go to katewalkertraining.com/support you'll get a confirmation that your ticket was received and you can track the progress of your concern from start to finish.