Description
Using Technology-Based Therapeutic Tools in Behavioral Health Services 2024 Update examines the rapidly evolving landscape of technology-assisted care (TAC) in behavioral health services. Course participants will explore how digital technologies, from artificial intelligence-powered screening tools to virtual reality therapy platforms, are transforming healthcare delivery. The curriculum covers critical aspects of modern TAC implementation, including privacy regulations, clinical integration strategies, and cultural competency in digital spaces. Special attention is given to emerging trends in digital therapeutics, mobile health technologies, and electronic health records integration. Participants will analyze the evidence base for various digital interventions, study implementation frameworks, and examine ethical considerations in virtual care delivery. The course addresses key challenges in healthcare equity, including the digital divide and access disparities among different populations. Current regulatory frameworks, reimbursement policies, and interstate practice requirements are also covered. Through examination of contemporary research and case studies, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of how technology is reshaping behavioral healthcare while maintaining high standards of clinical care. This advanced course is designed for doctoral students interested in the intersection of behavioral health, technology, and healthcare delivery systems.
Target audience: Psychologists, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, addiction counselors, and nurses.
This CE program is designated as intermediate.
CE Content Category: Counseling Theory/Practice and the Counseling Relationship; Counseling Services
This course is provided in both Audio and Text-based formats.
Asynchronous, distance learning. Non-interactive.
Potential conflict of interest: No known conflicts of interest
Author Bio
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Using Technology-Based
Therapeutic Tools in Behavioral Health Services. Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series
60. HHS Publication No. (SMA) 15-4924. Rockville, MD: Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration, 2015.
CE Approvals
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It is At Health's understanding that these programs meet the criteria of an approved continuing education program for social work in Arkansas. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.
It is At Health's understanding that these programs meet the criteria of an approved continuing education program for social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, master's level psychologists, licensed clinical psychotherapists, and alcohol and other drug abuse counselors in Kansas. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.
It is At Health's understanding that these programs meet the criteria of an approved continuing education program for mental health practice and for social work in Nebraska. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.
It is At Health's understanding that these programs meet the criteria of an approved continuing education program for psychologists, pastoral psychotherapists, clinical social workers, clinical mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and alcohol and drug abuse counselors in New Hampshire. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.
It is At Health's understanding that these programs meet the criteria of an approved continuing education program for social workers, professional counselors, marital and family therapists, and clinical pastoral therapists in Tennessee. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.
Other jurisdictions may accept trainings offered by At Health, LLC for your continuing education requirements. Restrictions may apply. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit.”
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Learning Objectives
Based on the content provided in this course, I can:
- Analyze the implementation requirements for culturally competent TAC delivery, including the assessment of digital equity barriers, cultural adaptation frameworks, and evidence-based strategies for addressing healthcare disparities across different demographic groups.
- Evaluate comprehensive risk management protocols for TAC implementation that incorporate HIPAA compliance, crisis intervention procedures, and professional boundary management in digital spaces, while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness and patient safety.
- Synthesize current research on hybrid care models to develop evidence-based frameworks for integrating synchronous and asynchronous communication modalities, with particular attention to clinical appropriateness, patient selection criteria, and outcome measurement across various behavioral health conditions.
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