CE Credit Hours: 2.00 Continuing Education Credit Hours
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CE Course Description
As the world becomes more technologically advanced, healthcare must follow suit. It is essential that mental health professionals are aware of and adhere to their responsibilities when providing online mental health services. This course will review the requirements when providing online mental healthcare, the resources that exist for individuals and couples for online therapy, the ethical requirements for providing online services, and current proposed legislation for online mental healthcare.
Author: Sara Amundson, MSW
CE Course Objectives
- Explore best practices for providers when offering online mental health services
- Identify legal and ethical requirements for providers
- Examine both the benefits and risks of online mental health services for clients and providers
- Summarize what research says about online mental health services
- Outline the benefits of blending online mental health services with traditional therapeutic methods
- Review case studies that explore digital mental health practices
Introduction (5 mins)
Section 1: What is Online Mental Healthcare? (20 mins)
- How online mental health therapy and psychiatry work
- Opportunities for online mental health services
- Risks of online mental healthcare
- Limitations of online therapy services
- Online mental health resources
Who is Appropriate for Online Mental Health Services? (20 mins)
- Individual and couple’s therapy applications
- Research on online mental health services
- Transitioning to online services as a therapist
Considerations for Online Therapy (15 mins)
- Documenting online mental health services
- HIPAA-compliant online therapy platforms
- Establishing a therapeutic relationship online
- Understanding the audience in online mental health
Section 2: Online Mental Health Ethical Code by Profession (25 mins)
- Ethical codes: AAMFT, ACA, AMHCA, APA, NASW, NBCC
- Laws regarding online mental health services
- Information for organizations
- Current advocacy in online mental health
Blended Care (15 mins)
- The best of both worlds: What is blended care?
Case Studies (10 mins)
- Charlie, Andrea, Travis, Chastity, Tori, Tabitha, Chelsea
Conclusion and Resources (10 mins)
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Course Date: 2020-10-13
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