The Faculty
Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D.
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.
"For nearly 20 years Marlene has been the leader in thought, training and advocacy regarding the impact of technology on mental health professions."
Former President, American Counseling Association
"As a consultant, Dr. Maheu is creative, engaging, insightful, funny, easy, wise, and overall a delight to work with. Her energetic participation was infectious and raised everyone's game."
CEO, Ease Interactive
"Technology is crucial to our advancement as a profession in the 21st century. Marlene Maheu has been a forerunner in this endeavor to bring telepsychology to our practice, training and research."
Adelphi University
"The Telementalhealth Institute provides all of the essential training needed to start practicing telemental health or telepsychiatry. The courses are unsurpassed, unique and contain everything one needs to know in order to start practicing. Upon completing this training, a provider is "ready to go."
Former Chief of Telehealth for the US Air Force Surgeon General, CEO of Stonetree Medical Technologies, LLC
"Marlene is an engaging speaker and is at the cutting edge of mental health and technology. I'd highly encourage seeing one (or more) of her presentations. Her ideas will inspire you with possibilities."
Partner at The Practice Institute and co-author of Financial Success in Mental Health Practice
"Dr. Maheu has been a consistent and courageous pioneer in the use of technology to improve mental health services for over a generation. Her training will provide you with essential tools to start a successful telepractice while remaining complaint with legal, ethical and other risk management strategies."
Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Georgia State University
"Marlene is incredibly tech savvy with laser-sharp understanding of how to make the best use of innovative social media in professional settings."
The Pennsylvania State University
"Marlene is a pioneer, leader and strong advocate for ethical telemental health practices. Her presentations, workshops, articles and books provide valuable, thoughtful and informative ideas about how to deal with the many complex issues presented by rapidly evolving technologies."
"Dr. Maheu did a superb job of teaching many of the key concepts in tele-mental health to therapists in our organization."
Past President, Mental Health Pros
"Marlene is a true innovator in bringing technology to the mental health field. Her books are a must and I recommend them to my students."
"Dr. Maheu is one of the most knowledgeable people in the country in the area of psychology and technology. She has a rich perspective on the benefits and challenges in this field and has been extremely generous in sharing her resources and expertise."
"Marlene has established herself as a pioneer, expert, and forceful advocate for the telehealth. I've taken her courses and periodically consult with her. I count on her for thoughtful and ethical guidance in this complex field."
Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice - Psychotherapy & Supervision
"Dr. Maheu is a leading national expert on the application of psychology in tele-health, online services and use of new technologies to support and expand your practice. Marlene does terrific workshops--don't miss them if you have a chance to see her in action."
Past President, American Psychological Association
"Dr. Maheu is psychology's telehealth visionary, leading our colleagues through professional training in ethics and innovative technologies since the mid-90's. Telepsychology is the 21st century and our practitioners in particular must become knowledgeable."
Former President, American Psychological Association
"I wanted to establish a task force on 'new media,' but only if Marlene Maheu, a long-time leader in telepsychology, would agree to be its chair. She did, and the task force exceeded my highest hopes."
Former President, Society for the Psychology of Women, American Psychological Association
"Dr. Maheu is an outstanding leader, educator, and creative force in the field of telehealth. She has been a long-term advocate for the use of empirically-based practices in telepsychology and has provided solid guidance to practitioners in the ethics and conduct of telehealth services."
College of Medicine, Florida State University
"Marlene Maheu is a trailblazer in the field of telehealth. She was one of the first psychologists to even consider the concept of providing electronic services to patients and has been a leader in that field. Marlene is also a mover and a shaker and seems to be able to make nearly anything happen."
Professor, CSU Dominguez Hills
"Dr. Maheu was writing and presenting on telehealth and psychology of the Internet when the rest of us didn't even know how to spell it, much less know what it means or how to practice it. She is a true visionary and a pioneer in the important area of tele-mental-health."
Zur Institute
"Marlene is an intelligent, thoughtful, and diligent clinical psychologist. I've known her for years and her work in ethics and telehealth have been of the highest caliber."
Partner, Behavior Therapy Associates, LLP
"Thank you for spearheading a wonderful presentation on grants for us at the ATA Telerehab SIG."
