Telemental Health: The Basics

Skill: Intermediate

Type: Mental Health Literacy

Duration: 1Hrs

Telemental Health: The Basics was created specifically for clinicians who are looking to provide long-distance mental health care through the use of technology. This course will dive into the basics of telemental health care, describing what this modality means and providing helpful tips for practicing effective therapy through the phone or computer. Also discussed are the legal and ethical considerations involved in telemental health care. This course is an incredibly practical and thorough introduction into the increasingly effective practice of long-distance therapy. 

LEARNING HUB OVERVIEW: 

ESTIMATED COURSE LENGTH:  1 hour 
COST: Free
TARGET AUDIENCE: Licensed mental health providers 
LEVEL OF INSTRUCTION: Introductory 
PREREQUISITE(S): None
INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD:  Self-paced, interactive, hybrid of audio, text, video, and learning checks 
ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: Closed captioning of all audio and video components

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 

• Define telemental health. 
• Summarize the benefits of telemental health. 
• Explain the logistical requirements needed to ensure telemental health delivery is successful.
• Utilize practical strategies to translate the practice of in-person talk therapy into therapeutic work that is done remotely. 

TIMED COURSE OUTLINE

Course Activities for CE Credit (≥ 1 hour 10 minutes)*

• Pre-Course Assessment (7 minutes)
• Introduction (6+ minutes)
• Chapter 1: What is Telemental Health? (2+ minutes)
• Chapter 2: What are the Benefits of Telemental Health? (4+ minutes)
• Chapter 3: How Does Telemental Health Work? (9+ minutes)
• Chapter 4: Know the Regulations When Using Telemental Health (9+ minutes)
• Chapter 5: How to Utilize Telemental Health in Your Practice (10+ minutes)
• Chapter 6: How to Practice Self Care as a Provider (2+ minutes)
• Key Points & Summary (~1 minute)
• COVID-19 (9+ minutes)
• About the Authors (4+ minutes)
• Post-Course Assessment (7 minutes)

Course Activities NOT for CE Credit

• Participant Evaluation (5-10 minutes)
• (OPTIONAL) Supplementary Videos for Learner and Learner’s Clients
• (OPTIONAL) Written assignment to earn Psych Hub Certification

PSYCH HUB CERTIFICATION 

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CONTINUING EDUCATION

COMING SOON: We are currently pursuing approval from continuing education organizations for psychologists, social workers, counselors, and other mental health professionals.

For information on Psych Hub's continuing education programs, email ce@psychhub.com or call (615) 712-8810.

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REFUNDS & GRIEVANCES:

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DISCLAIMER: Psych Hub receives financial support from organizations in the healthcare industry, but these entities do not control or direct course content. For more information on our Conflicts of Interest Policy, find it by navigating to the footer of our website.

This course does not have to be completed in one session. The course length is approximately 1 hour. 

Course Creation Date: 4/15/20

• Estimated Course Length: 1 Hour
• CE Credits: 1.00 continuing education/contact hours for social workers and psychologists / 1.00 continuing education hours for counselors and marriage and family therapists
• Target Audience: Licensed mental health practitioners
• Level of Instruction: Introductory
• Prerequisite: None
• Instructional Method: Self-paced, interactive, hybrid of audio, text, video, and learning checks
• Accessibility Accommodations: Closed captioning of all audio and video components. Contact support@psychhub.com for more information.
• Completion Requirements: To obtain your CE certificate, you must complete a pre-test (not scored), progress through all course segments, complete a participant evaluation, and obtain a score of 80% or higher on a post-test quiz. Learners are expected to complete the quiz within 3 attempts. If unable to do so, the learner will need to re-review the course segments.
• Financial/Commercial Support Statement: This course has no commercial support.
• Conflict of Interest: This course has no potential conflict of interest or outside commercial support. Psych Hub's conflict of interest statement is found in the footer of the training center.
• Grievance and Refund Policies: Grievance and refund policies are found in the footer of the training center.
• Participation Costs: The cost to participate in this CE activity is included in the subscription registration fee.
• Course Creation Date: 4/15/2020

• Define telemental health. 
• Summarize the benefits of telemental health. 
• Explain the logistical requirements needed to ensure telemental health delivery is successful.
• Utilize practical strategies to translate the practice of in-person talk therapy into therapeutic work that is done remotely. 

Course Activities for CE Credit (≥ 1 hour 10 minutes)*

• Pre-Course Assessment (7 minutes)
• Introduction (6+ minutes)
• Chapter 1: What is Telemental Health? (2+ minutes)
• Chapter 2: What are the Benefits of Telemental Health? (4+ minutes)
• Chapter 3: How Does Telemental Health Work? (9+ minutes)
• Chapter 4: Know the Regulations When Using Telemental Health (9+ minutes)
• Chapter 5: How to Utilize Telemental Health in Your Practice (10+ minutes)
• Chapter 6: How to Practice Self Care as a Provider (2+ minutes)
• Key Points & Summary (~1 minute)
• COVID-19 (9+ minutes)
• About the Authors (4+ minutes)
• Post-Course Assessment (7 minutes)

Course Activities NOT for CE Credit

• Participant Evaluation (5-10 minutes)
• (OPTIONAL) Supplementary Videos for Learner

*NOTE: Since the course is interactive and each learner will proceed at their own pace, timing is not exact. These are approximations based on average pre/post-test time of pilot testers as well as the run-time of course videos and voiceover.