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Telemental Health Counseling in Georgia
Telemental health has grown in popularity over the last decade as a way for therapists to offer their services via an online or a virtual setting through live interactive video conferencing.
This course will explore the definition of telemental health, the benefits and drawbacks of this service method, the appropriate screening of clients for telemental health services, and the ethical codes involved. We will touch on reimbursement issues.
This course will award 6 continuing education hours.
Please see the board approval box for course approvals.Course Objectives
- Define telemental health and list the various names for this mode of therapy.
- Explain the benefits of telemental health.
- Explain the possible drawbacks and risks of telemental health.
- Discuss security and privacy issues with this service model.
- Compare platforms frequently used by professionals.
- Discuss the necessary screening of appropriate clients for telemental health therapy.
- Explore HIPAA issues and considerations.
- Discuss informed consent and paperwork issues.
- Explore the ethics of teletherapy.
- Explore setting up for a session.
Board Approvals
National Approvals
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The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCCBaysideCEU has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #6098. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. BaysideCEU is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Information
- Content Level: Intermediate
- Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
- System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
- Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email [email protected].
- Credit Hours: 6
