Course Description:  

Through the completion of this course, learners will gain an in-depth exploration of telehealth fundamentals, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of remote healthcare delivery. This three-hour video-based course will cover topics including definitions and terminology, legal considerations, benefits, risks, cultural competency, ethics, common applications, and best practices for telehealth and teletherapy. This NBCC Approved and Florida Board Approved three-hour course is designed to satisfy the renewal telehealth requirements for Florida Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist, and Mental Health Counselors.

Please review the course materials prior to purchasing the course. Often, individuals will print a copy of the course worksheet to complete while they view the course material. Once you are ready to complete the course, please enroll in the course and complete the course requirements, including the course post-test and course survey. You will receive your certificate automatically for printing or downloading after achieving an 80% or higher on the post-test and completing the course survey. 

Telehealth and Teletherapy E1-24V Course Worksheet.pdf

Course Author:  Bryan Glazier, PhD, LMFT, LMHC,, 

Course Time/Location:  3 CE Hours, Location: www.directceu.com (web-based, asynchronous/home study) 

Course Approvals: NBCC, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling

Course Text: Telehealth and Telepsychotherpay E1.24V (video)

Learning Objectives:

Through the completion of this course, learners will gain awareness of what knowledge and skills are to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of remote healthcare delivery.

  1. Define and explain key terminology associated with telehealth, including terms like telemedicine, teleconsultation, telemonitoring, and telepsychotherapy.
  2. Understand the federal and state legal frameworks governing telehealth practice, including licensure requirements, informed consent, and privacy regulations (such as HIPAA).
  3. Identify and evaluate the benefits of telehealth, such as increased access to healthcare, convenience for patients, cost-effectiveness, and improved patient outcomes.
  4. Analyze the potential risks associated with telehealth, including issues related to security breaches, data privacy, technology failures, and disparities in access.
  5. Demonstrate cultural competency in telehealth interactions by recognizing and addressing cultural differences, language barriers, and diverse healthcare beliefs and practices.
  6. Explore the ethical considerations inherent in telehealth practice, including maintaining patient confidentiality, ensuring equitable access to care, and upholding professional standards of conduct.
  7. Examine common applications of telehealth across various healthcare settings, such as primary care, mental health, chronic disease management, and remote monitoring.
  8. Apply best practices in telehealth delivery, including effective communication strategies, appropriate use of technology, documentation standards, and considerations for patient safety and satisfaction.

 

Course Syllabus: (Total length 3 hours, 2 minutes)

  1. Introduction (length:12:56)
    1. History of Telehealth
    2. Terminology and Definitions
  2. Laws Related to Telehealth (length 48:27)
    1. HIPAA and Technology
    2. State Laws (FL, CA, OH)
  3. Ethics of Telehealth and Teletherapy (length 20:24)
    1. Telehealth
    2. Teletherapy
  4. Cultural Awareness and Telehealth (length 20:07)
    1. Telehealth
    2. Teletherapy
  5. Benefits of Telehealth (length 16:56)
    1. Providers
    2. Clients
  6. Risks of Telehealth (25:52)
    1. Providers
    2. Clients.
  7. Common Applications for Telehealth (length 13:05)
    1. Remote Monitoring Devices
    2. Web-based Services
  8. Best Practices for Telehealth and Teletherapy (length 20:52)
  9. Course Summary (3:54)

 

Course Board Approval Statement(s): NBCC, Florida Board Approved

Directceu, llc has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7411.

directceu, llc (BAP # 50-17578) is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling. directceu, llc maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

 Financial Disclosure Statement

directceu, llc is committed to providing our professional colleagues with unbiased information. directceu does not accept commercial support and our course authors have no significant financial interests or other conflicts of interest pertaining to the material.