Which of the following describes what licensure determines?

• A. Disciplinary actions only.
• B. Supervision requirements only.
• C. Disciplinary actions, scope of practice, supervision requirements, continuing education requirements, and who can legally practice.
• D. Education program accreditation status.

Answer: (C)

Licensure is the government-granted permission to practice a profession, and it sets the boundaries for how and who may practice. It defines the scope of practice—what activities are allowed—and specifies ongoing requirements to maintain the license, such as continuing education and, in some cases, supervision. It also provides mechanisms for disciplinary actions when standards aren’t met. Because licensure covers all these elements—disciplinary actions, scope of practice, supervision requirements, continuing education, and who can legally practice—the full description is the best fit. The other options focus on only one aspect (discipline or supervision) or address a different concept (education program accreditation), so they don’t capture the complete role of licensure.