Telepractice Documentation Guidelines
3-Part Online Mini-Conference
6 CE Hours
Course Description
The American Psychological Association AND the American Telemedicine Association have recently released specific guidelines for the practice of telemental health and online therapy. Participate in our 100% online mini-conference and benefit from our analyses and comparison of both guidelines. Get access to our easy 1-page checklist to help you stay organized with these guidelines for every client/patient.
Join us for this 3-part Online Mini-Conference from the comfort of your desktop or mobile device. Walk away with specific “next steps” for developing a compliant, profitable and practical telepractice. You too, can reach larger groups of clients/patients who want your help. Manage your risk with this APA and ATA Telepractice Guidelines Mini-Conference.
Topics
Lesson I
You will receive guideline-based answers to these questions:
- Name at least two differences and similarities between the ATA and APA telepractice guidelines
- Describe the difference between guidelines, standards and state laws
- Describe the elements of an emergency plan and when it needs to be documented
- List at least two reasons to document the location of your client/patient as well as your own location at the time of any contact
Lesson II
You will receive guideline-based answers to these questions:
- Describe how you will verify and document your client/patient’s identity?
- Identify when and how you will document whether or not you are properly licensed to serve any particular client/patient.
- How should you document the evaluation of your client/patient when not doing an in-person assessment?
- State whether it is acceptable to offer anonymous care through a web-based company and why
- Describe how you can easily manage intrusions when conducting videoconferencing
Lesson III
You will receive guideline-based answers to these questions:
- Identify at least 4 broad issues to document about informed consent?
- Describe how and where will you articulate the risks and benefits of any technology you choose to use with clients/patients, even if you are a techno-phobe
- Give at least one reason for being aware of and documenting research studies related to your telepractice
- Intelligently discuss what to do if your client/patient doesn’t want to use the technology you prefer
This program is for beginning and intermediate-level “tele-practitioners” in these disciplines:
- Behavior Analysts, Counselors, Therapists, Marriage & Family Therapists, Drug & Alcohol Specialists
- Teachers and other Educational Professionals
- Home Health Care Professionals
- Medical Professionals such as Psychiatrists, Internists, Pediatricians, Gerontologists
- Psychologists, Physician’s Assistants, Nurses & Nurse Practitioners
This 3-part Online Mini-Conference Includes
- Session Recordings
- Presentation Slides
- Mini-Conference Handout
- Online Discussion Forum
- 6-CE Hours (if needed)
Required Reading
All required reading materials are included with this course.