MD MFT Juris study guide
MD MFT Juris · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
This page is an independent study resource for candidates preparing for the Maryland jurisprudence examination associated with marriage and family therapy (MFT) licensure under the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. The jurisprudence component is a multiple-choice test of Maryland-specific law and regulation rather than clinical theory: it asks whether you know the statutes and regulations that govern how MFTs practice in the state, not whether you can conduct therapy. The MD MFT Juris study guide has 6 sections and about 1,887 words.
01Maryland MFT Practice Act and COMAR Framework
The Health Occupations Article, Title 17, Subtitle 3 establishes MFT licensure and delegates administration to the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists. COMAR Title 10, Subtitle 58, Chapter 03 supplies operational rules: definitions, application, supervised experience, examination, renewal, conduct, and discipline.
306 words, about 2 min02Scope of Practice, Definitions, and Title Protection
Marriage and family therapy is the application of family-systems principles and marital and family therapy methods to assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders within relational context. Practice includes individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy, treatment planning, case management, consultation, and referral.
307 words, about 2 min03Licensure, Application, Examination, and Renewal
A master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy, or a Board-approved equivalent, from an accredited institution, with required coursework. Supervised postgraduate clinical experience under a Board-approved supervisor.
297 words, about 1 min04Standards of Practice, Professional Conduct, Advertising, and Client Disclosure
At the outset, disclose in writing the therapist's name, license level, qualifications, fees, payment policies, confidentiality limits, records policy, emergency procedures, and the client's right to complain to the Board. When services are delivered by an LGMFT, identify the supervisor and explain the supervisory relationship.
299 words, about 1 min05Confidentiality, Privileged Communications, and Exceptions
Confidentiality is the therapist's ethical and legal duty not to disclose client information without authorization; privilege is the client's evidentiary right to prevent compelled testimony or records in legal proceedings. Maryland's psychotherapist-patient privilege generally covers licensed MFTs.
323 words, about 2 min06Discipline, Complaints, Hearings, and Board Authority
Fraud or misrepresentation in obtaining or renewing a license; unlicensed practice; incompetence or gross negligence; unprofessional conduct. Sexual misconduct or exploitative boundaries; abandoning clients; violating confidentiality; failing to keep records; practicing while impaired.
355 words, about 2 min