CO MFT Jurisprudence case studies

CO MFT Jurisprudence · Put your knowledge to work in context.

This page is an independent study resource for candidates preparing for the Colorado Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) jurisprudence examination. Jurisprudence exams in Colorado generally test a candidate's knowledge of the state practice act, licensing rules, scope of practice and title protection, confidentiality and mandatory reporting duties, and the disciplinary and ethics enforcement process. The CO MFT Jurisprudence case studies are 5 cases and about 3,027 words.

DORA Complaint and Record Production: Scope, Contact, and Withholding

Marisol is an LMFT in solo telehealth practice in Grand Junction. On March 3 she receives an email from DORA's Division of Professions and Occupations: a former client filed a complaint alleging that Marisol disclosed PHI in a group text, and Marisol must produce the client's complete record within 20 days.

679 words, about 3 min 2

Unlicensed Practice, Title Protection, and Scope After an Out-of-State Move

Jordan holds a master's degree in counseling psychology from another state, is not licensed in Colorado, and has not completed Colorado's supervised experience requirement. In February he opens "Front Range Family Therapy" in Fort Collins.

627 words, about 3 min 3

Fifteen-Year-Old's Disclosure, Mandatory Reporting, and Parent Records Request

Ava, 15, has been seeing Devon, LMFT, for eight sessions since January for anxiety. On May 12 Ava discloses that her 22-year-old boyfriend, a paraprofessional at her school, had sexual contact with her twice in April; she begs Devon not to tell anyone.

592 words, about 3 min 4

At-Risk Elder Financial Exploitation and the Client's Plea for Silence

Robert, 81, has been in therapy with Lena, LMFT, for six months after a stroke. On June 2 he reports that his son, with whom he lives, has withdrawn about $2,000 per month from Robert's pension account for five months without permission and says he will "put Robert in a home" if Robert tells anyone.

535 words, about 3 min 5

Bartering, Dual Relationship, and the DORA Disciplinary Process

Priya, LMFT, has seen Dan for 10 sessions for depression. Dan owns a remodeling company and offers to renovate Priya's office bathroom for $8,000 in exchange for 20 sessions, saying he needs the work.

594 words, about 3 min