Telepsychology: Psychology in the Modern Age (2 CE)

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SKU
1200CE

Number of Credits: 2

This course is for: Psychologists, Counselors, and MFTs

Course By: Jeremy Meyers, J.D. Esq., & Kristin Ceppaluni, M.S. LMHC

Content By: Cooper, S. E., Campbell, L. F., & Barnwell, S. S. (2019). Telepsychology: A Primer for Counseling Psychologists. The Counseling Psychologist, 47 (8), 1074-1114. doi:10.1177/0011000019895276

Course Description: Telehealth and telepsychology are growing fields. Telepsychology is not a new clinical specialty, instead it is the evolution of psychology in the modern world. Telepsychology includes the use of emails, telephone calls, and videoconferencing. Telepsychology promotes social justice, equality, and can provide psychological services to underserved communities. There are legal, ethical, technological, and clinical factors associated with telepsychology. This course discusses the aforementioned factors and lays the groundwork that should be used to build, develop, implement, and strengthen the practice of telepsychology.   

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify positive factors and possible pitfalls associated with telepsychology
  2. Summarize and evaluate the ethical and legal concerns associated with telepsychology
  3. Demonstrate and give examples of the elements of a comprehensive informed consent document related to telepsychology
  4. Summarize the elements needed for telepsychology and the ability to develop and practice telepsychology

Course Outline:

  • Read and understand Telepsychology: A Primer for Counseling Psychologists
  • Review the Course Description and Learning Objectives
  • Consider the elements needed and best practice approaches for telepsychology
  • Work through the post-test questions; keep in mind that answer selections should be derived from the respective article
  • Return to the referenced article for any missed questions and/or to better understand telepsychology

 


Approvals:

Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences maintains responsibility for this program and its contents.

Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5750. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

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Social Workers: Association for the Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0112.

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Marriage Family Therapists: Association for the Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Marriage Family Therapists as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Marriage Family Therapists #MFT-0077.

Psychologists: The Association for the Advanced Training in the Behavioral Science is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0164.

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More Information
Board ApprovalsAmerican Psychological Association (APA), NBCC, Florida Board - Social Work, MFT, Counseling, and Psychology, NYSED - Social Work, MFT and Counseling Only, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders
CE FormatOnline, Text-Based