Using Telemental Health Ethically and Effectively
The past year has challenged mental health providers in many ways, including a rapid shift to teletherapy to meet clients’ needs. Thus, many therapists may feel they are practicing telehealth without a proper introduction to it. Other therapists may be considering teletherapy practice for the first time. Thus, this three-hour workshop aims to assist therapists using or planning to use teletherapy.
The multi-fold purpose of this program is to clarify the multiple definitions of telehealth, summarize research evidence for appropriate use of teletherapy, and review mental health ethics codes and apply guidelines to telemental health practice. Additionally, legal considerations will be briefly addressed as well as ensuring the therapist is ready for the first telemental health visit. Finally, telehealth resources will be shared for therapists to reference any time. Join Dr. Duncan for this important, interactive workshop!
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Describe, identify the purpose of, and discuss sustainability of telehealth
- Summarize research evidence for teletherapy
- Review and apply mental health ethics codes and telemental health guidelines
- Discuss legal considerations
- Prepare for telemental health visit
- Identify telehealth resources
Attendees may use these courses to receive up to 3 CEU hours. Kansas State University is a pre-approved continuing education provider approved by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. Provider number 15-005.
Course details
Date: March 25, 2022
Times: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. CST
Location: Online live stream through Zoom
Cost: $55
Payment is due at the time of registration and includes all course materials and instruction.
Continuing education credits: 3 ethics hours
Registration deadline: March 17, 2022
About the instructor
Dr. Angela Duncan
Washburn University
Dr. Angela Duncan is a professor in the Psychology Department at Washburn University. She is also a licensed clinical psychologist and practices teletherapy in Kansas. Dr. Duncan specializes in health psychology and has a passion for an integrative approach to well-being that capitalizes on sustainable behavior change. She enjoys sharing this information with her patients and students.
Discounts
A discounted rate is offered for companies or organizations sending multiple attendees. Discounts are tied to number of attendees as follows:
| Number of registrants | Available discount | Total price |
| 3 registrants/company | 1 registration 50% off | $137.50 |
| 4 registrants/company | 1 registration fee | $165 |
For companies or organizations sending more than four employees, discounts will be applied in the same increments as indicated above.
System Requirements
The online training software operates on any Mac or PC system. Your system must have speakers with sound enabled. You will need a microphone (webcam optional) to participate in the program. You will need an internet connection, broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE) is recommended.
You will need to download Zoom, a free video conferencing software to participate in the live activities. You can do this from the Zoom website, or you will be prompted to download it prior to the program. Please review the Zoom system requirements.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding the event or your registration, please contact the K-State Salina Professional Education and Outreach office at profed@k-state.edu.