Register today and gain the confidence and skills in treating trauma AND using a telehealth delivery system in the most effective way to expand your practice now and to continue providing the best quality of care. Work with clients without leaving your home!

Two innovative and robust sessions with easy-to-consume content designed to get you started, grow and succeed… PLUS, both your certifications are on us for one year, and FREE TO YOU ($249.98 value!). Best of all, these video modules are yours to keep forever. We’ve made certification so simple, so easy… you’ll ask yourself why you’ve waited to stand-out from your peers.

Session 1

Realize your full potential in telehealth. Gain comprehensive understanding and wherewithal on translating your in-person sessions to a telehealth practice. Dr. Westendorf’s session is broken down into step-by-step modules so you can avoid ethical, legal and business pitfalls of telehealth; develop meaningful sessions with your clients; and learn how to grow and transition your telehealth business.

Ethics, Federal Regulation, Statutory Regulation

• What you need to know to get started & the prevalence of telemental health
• Professional associations and telemental health guidelines, APA Ethical Principals, HIPAA, HITECH

Guidelines for Video-Based Telemental Health Services

• Specific tools and examples for Informed Consent & Emergency Management in Telemental health
• Utilizing ATA guidelines from both a clinical and technical standpoint

Service Delivery Options, Social Media and Your Practice

• Assessing and utilizing service options for email, text, social media and other communication tools
• Setting up and navigating VPN, Encryption, Hardware & software safety, Electronic Communication Policy

Evidence Based Telehealth Applications

• Telehealth applications: evidence-based research, security with hardware and software, applying practical strategies for avoiding red flags
• Telehealth intake and assessment tools for the client – while improving your own telehealth experience
• Learn how to adapt use for various populations and disorders

Therapist-Centered Issues Strategies, Practical Solutions & Examples You Need for:

• Establishing and navigating boundaries, cultural competence, licensing board complaints, effective self-care
• Practice within your boundaries of competence when using technology

Business of Teleservices

• Strategies on how to grow your practice in troubling economic times
• Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements, billing, advertising and document storage and electronic document destruction (What you need to know to go paperless!)