If a credential holder relapses while participating in the professional assistance procedure, what is their termination status?

• A. Automatically terminated
• B. Not automatically terminated
• C. Terminated after a formal hearing
• D. Terminated at the end of the program

Answer: (B)

Relapse during participation in the professional assistance procedure does not automatically end a credential holder’s license. The purpose of the procedure is to help the professional recover and remain in practice under monitoring, not to revoke the credential outright at the first sign of trouble. When relapse occurs, the process typically involves re-evaluation, renewed treatment or stricter monitoring, and potential sanctions if there’s noncompliance, but termination requires due process and isn’t assumed from a relapse alone. That’s why the ongoing status is not automatically terminated.