College of Education and Human Development

Counselor Education

Liability Insurance

Students are required to obtain professional liability insurance when enrolled in the following courses:

HCE 627 Group Counseling
HCE 690 Individual Counseling Practicum
HCE 686 Internship in Counselor Education

A copy of the insurance binder should be forwarded to the HRD Office (address below) by the first class meeting.

Some suggested sources for this insurance are:

American Counseling Association Student Liability
The American Counseling Association Insurance Trust, Inc. has partnered with Healthcare Provider Service Organization (HPSO) to provide a comprehensive professional liability insurance program.
ACA Student Membership: $88/year
HPSO Liability Insurance: $20/year

American School Counselor Association Liability Insurance
The ASCA insurance program, National Professional Group, is backed by Lloyd’s of London. Lloyd’s affordable coverage for school counselors is exactly the protection you need.
For membership information: ASCA
For insurance information, please call (888) 301-2722; or ASCA-insurance online

National Rehabilitation Association
The National Rehabilitation Association has partnered with Healthcare Provider Service Organization (HPSO).
NRA Student Membership: $20/year
HPSO liability insurance: $20/year

American Professional Agency Inc.
Call 1-800-421-6694 or 1-631-691-6400

The costs quoted for each policy consist of $1 million per incident and $3 million aggregate. You may choose a lesser amount which may reduce your costs. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please contact your advisor.

Please forward your insurance binder to:

Kerry Bertalan
Dept. of Human Resource Development
400 Bailey Hall
Gorham, ME 04038
FAX: (207) 780-5043