Faculty:Melissa WestendorfDuration:12 Hours 14 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Jul 21, is Archive: 2020 Description Become a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH) faster and easier than you ever thought possible!Providing telehealth services is a must for today’s clinician, allowing you to effectively expand your practice and reach clients even when they can’t come to your office.But you’re worried that the quality of your treatment could suffer and your license could be put at risk navigating complicated ethical, legal and technological issues you never thought you’d need to face.This 12-hour Certification Training Course makes telehealth easy with the skills, knowledge, business advice, and technical guidance you need to get started right away!Get the solutions you’ve been looking for so you can:Confidently set up the technology and tools you need to start providing telehealth servicesSuccessfully adapt in-room practices to the telehealth space!Avoid violating HIPAA and HITECH requirements and protect clients’ privacyMarket your new services and grow your practiceCorrectly handle billing and recordkeepingMake sure you get paid for your telehealth services!Protect yourself from telehealth mistakes that could cost you your licensePurchase today, enhance your clinical practice, and fundamentally improve the lives of your clients as a Certified Telemental Health Provider (CTMH)!BECOME CERTIFIED!Completion of this training fulfills the educational requirements should you choose to apply for certification as a Certified Telemental Health Provider (CTMH) – visit www.evergreencertifications.com/ctmh for full details and certification requirements..
Archive: Faculty:Melissa WestendorfDuration:12 Hours 14 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Jul 21, 2020 Description Become a Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH) faster and easier than you ever thought possible!Providing telehealth services is a must for today’s clinician, allowing you to effectively expand your practice and reach clients even when they can’t come to your office.But you’re worried that the quality of your treatment could suffer and your license could be put at risk navigating complicated ethical, legal and technological issues you never thought you’d need to face.This 12-hour Certification Training Course makes telehealth easy with the skills, knowledge, business advice, and technical guidance you need to get started right away!Get the solutions you’ve been looking for so you can:Confidently set up the technology and tools you need to start providing telehealth servicesSuccessfully adapt in-room practices to the telehealth space!Avoid violating HIPAA and HITECH requirements and protect clients’ privacyMarket your new services and grow your practiceCorrectly handle billing and recordkeepingMake sure you get paid for your telehealth services!Protect yourself from telehealth mistakes that could cost you your licensePurchase today, enhance your clinical practice, and fundamentally improve the lives of your clients as a Certified Telemental Health Provider (CTMH)!BECOME CERTIFIED!Completion of this training fulfills the educational requirements should you choose to apply for certification as a Certified Telemental Health Provider (CTMH) – visit www.evergreencertifications.com/ctmh for full details and certification requirements.
Handouts Manual - is 2-Day Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider Training (11.9 MB) 200 Pages Available after Purchase Outline Research about Telehealth ServicesHere to stayIt worksBenefitsApplication of Ethical CodesPsychologists, social workers, professional counselorsBuilding competenceTechnology appropriateness examplesHIPAAHIPAA and HITECHHIPAA and small providersViolations and why they occurState Law ApplicationsState interests for the pros and cons for permitting telehealthCohesive incoherenceExamples of statutory guidanceRisk management guidelinesInterjurisdictional practiceEfforts to Improve Telehealth Interjurisdictional PracticePsyPactOthersChecklist of questions to determine if you can practice across statelinesCase Examples for Using Various Forms of Telehealth Best practices for telehealthSelecting the appropriate toolsUtilizing ATA guidelinesClinical – patient and setting appropriatenessTechnical - The setting, camera, microphones, and lightingAdministrative – connectivity, trainingPractical solutions for your therapyProcesses & ProceduresThe intake processInformed consent – sample plan, key topics to coverEmergency and crisis plans – what to include, medical issues, sample planDelivery Platforms Keeping Ethics/HIPAA in MindAsynchronous platformsCommon elementsConcerns with platformSynchronous therapyAll-in-one servicesEmail and texting safelyPros and consHIPAA requirementsEncryptionPassword protectionVPNElectronic communication policyHardware and software safetyScreening and Suitability of the ClientBenefits of telehealth ServicesEvidenced-based researchPatient and setting contraindicationsThe intake, mental status exam, and ongoing EvaluationAssessment with clientsProfessional Boundary ConsiderationsFor the clientFor the clinicianCrossings versus violationsRecommendations for maintaining professional boundariesLicensing board complaint examplesRed Flags for TherapistStrategies to Avoid Red FlagsRecommendations for improving the therapist's telehealth experienceAdditional ResourcesMulticultural ConsiderationsIssues to considerGeography, settings, populationsSeeking guidanceTheoretical Considerations for TelehealthEvidence-based supportWhich models transition wellSelf-Care for the ClinicianEthics applicationCauses of burn outWarning signs in therapistsCharacteristics of effective self-careStrategies and techniquesResourcesDos and Don'ts of Social MediaUsing social media to your advantageThe required social media policySocial media and boundariesThe Era of Electronic RecordsDevelopment of the electronic recordElectronic document storageElectronic document destructionReimbursementMedicare/MedicaidPrivate payer Faculty Melissa Westendorf, Ph.D., J.D. Related seminars and products: 8 Technology Wellness Center Melissa Westendorf, Ph.D., J.D., is a clinical and forensic psychologist and founder of the Technology Wellness Center..
Handouts Manual - 2-Day Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider Training (11.9 MB) 200 Pages Available after Purchase Outline Research about Telehealth ServicesHere to stayIt worksBenefitsApplication of Ethical CodesPsychologists, social workers, professional counselorsBuilding competenceTechnology appropriateness examplesHIPAAHIPAA and HITECHHIPAA and small providersViolations and why they occurState Law ApplicationsState interests for the pros and cons for permitting telehealthCohesive incoherenceExamples of statutory guidanceRisk management guidelinesInterjurisdictional practiceEfforts to Improve Telehealth Interjurisdictional PracticePsyPactOthersChecklist of questions to determine if you can practice across statelinesCase Examples for Using Various Forms of Telehealth Best practices for telehealthSelecting the appropriate toolsUtilizing ATA guidelinesClinical – patient and setting appropriatenessTechnical - The setting, camera, microphones, and lightingAdministrative – connectivity, trainingPractical solutions for your therapyProcesses & ProceduresThe intake processInformed consent – sample plan, key topics to coverEmergency and crisis plans – what to include, medical issues, sample planDelivery Platforms Keeping Ethics/HIPAA in MindAsynchronous platformsCommon elementsConcerns with platformSynchronous therapyAll-in-one servicesEmail and texting safelyPros and consHIPAA requirementsEncryptionPassword protectionVPNElectronic communication policyHardware and software safetyScreening and Suitability of the ClientBenefits of telehealth ServicesEvidenced-based researchPatient and setting contraindicationsThe intake, mental status exam, and ongoing EvaluationAssessment with clientsProfessional Boundary ConsiderationsFor the clientFor the clinicianCrossings versus violationsRecommendations for maintaining professional boundariesLicensing board complaint examplesRed Flags for TherapistStrategies to Avoid Red FlagsRecommendations for improving the therapist's telehealth experienceAdditional ResourcesMulticultural ConsiderationsIssues to considerGeography, settings, populationsSeeking guidanceTheoretical Considerations for TelehealthEvidence-based supportWhich models transition wellSelf-Care for the ClinicianEthics applicationCauses of burn outWarning signs in therapistsCharacteristics of effective self-careStrategies and techniquesResourcesDos and Don'ts of Social MediaUsing social media to your advantageThe required social media policySocial media and boundariesThe Era of Electronic RecordsDevelopment of the electronic recordElectronic document storageElectronic document destructionReimbursementMedicare/MedicaidPrivate payer Faculty Melissa Westendorf, Ph.D., J.D. Related seminars and products: 8 Technology Wellness Center Melissa Westendorf, Ph.D., J.D., is a clinical and forensic psychologist and founder of the Technology Wellness Center.
a clinician, is As she has provided therapy to adults and adolescents in the community and within the correctional setting..
As a clinician, she has provided therapy to adults and adolescents in the community and within the correctional setting.
Dr. Westendorf’s forensic practice is is dedicated to assessing adults and youth in either the criminal justice system or in civil matters..
Dr. Westendorf’s forensic practice is dedicated to assessing adults and youth in either the criminal justice system or in civil matters.
a technology wellness expert, is As she is dedicated to assisting parents, children, adolescents, and adults on understanding the complexities of technology use and the impact on our brains, emotions, and interpersonal relationships..
As a technology wellness expert, she is dedicated to assisting parents, children, adolescents, and adults on understanding the complexities of technology use and the impact on our brains, emotions, and interpersonal relationships.
Dr. Westendorf’s legal training is coupled with her clinical background enables her to work with individuals who are experiencing the legal ramifications of technology use.As a proactive psychologist and educator, Dr. Westendorf is a keynote speaker at academic institutions, parent organizations, businesses, and community groups, offering preventative tools and resources that educate others on how to manage technology use in a healthy manner..
Dr. Westendorf’s legal training coupled with her clinical background enables her to work with individuals who are experiencing the legal ramifications of technology use.As a proactive psychologist and educator, Dr. Westendorf is a keynote speaker at academic institutions, parent organizations, businesses, and community groups, offering preventative tools and resources that educate others on how to manage technology use in a healthy manner.
She is is the co-author of Unplug!.
She is the co-author of Unplug!
Kids is Raising in a Technology Addicted World..
Raising Kids in a Technology Addicted World.
She is has served on the Committee for Legal Issues for the American Psychological Association and on the Psychology Examining Board for the state of Wisconsin..
She has served on the Committee for Legal Issues for the American Psychological Association and on the Psychology Examining Board for the state of Wisconsin.
Dr. Westendorf is has been appointed as an expert in high profile legal cases, featuring the psychological ramifications of technology use..
Dr. Westendorf has been appointed as an expert in high profile legal cases, featuring the psychological ramifications of technology use.
Her expertise is has been relied upon in a wide variety of articles, podcasts, radio segments, and television programming..
Her expertise has been relied upon in a wide variety of articles, podcasts, radio segments, and television programming.
She is has been featured on NPR (National Public Radio), Wisconsin Public Radio, and ABC’s 20/20..
She has been featured on NPR (National Public Radio), Wisconsin Public Radio, and ABC’s 20/20.
She is is a monthly contributor to The Morning Blend.Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Melissa Westendorf is a founder of the Technology Wellness Center..
She is a monthly contributor to The Morning Blend.Speaker Disclosures:Financial: Melissa Westendorf is a founder of the Technology Wellness Center.
She is is in private practice..
She is in private practice.
Dr. Westendorf is receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Melissa Westendorf is a member of the American Psychological Association..
Dr. Westendorf receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Non-financial: Melissa Westendorf is a member of the American Psychological Association.