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Using Technology-Based Therapeutic Tools in Behavioral Health Services 2024 Update

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

 

 

Ethics and Risk Management: The Challenge and Dilemma of Technology

A practitioners' use of digital technology has become enormously complex. Therapists are confronted with what to do about managing their online presence whether or not they are actively using social media. In addition, therapists face challenges in managing confidentiality and privacy issues, personal disclosure, dual relationships, and documentation of electronic contact, as well as multiple issues related to clinicians' use of the Internet, email, or texting to provide therapy. Our speaker addresses some of the ethical and legal ramifications of these challenges.

This CE course is designated as intermediate.

Target audience: Psychologists, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, addiction counselors, social workers, physicians, nurses.

Format: Asynchronous, distance learning. Non-interactive. Recorded audio with transcript

Content Category: Ethics

This course meets the requirement for the risk management discount for the American Professional Agency.

You can access the audio to this interview via your computer's MP3 player and/or read the text of the interview.

There are no known conflicts of interest or commercial support to disclose.

Ethics and Risk Management: Use of Technology in Behavioral Health Care

The use of electronic media and information technologies in behavioral health treatment, recovery support, and prevention programs is rapidly gaining acceptance. While these new technologies present new opportunities, they also present significant challenges. This program reviews various technology-based treatment and prevention tools and explains how these technologies are applicable to various behavioral health care settings. In addition, the material focuses on technical, ethical, and legal issues that arise in using these technologies in the context of behavioral health services, including scope of practice, professional competence, informed consent, privacy, confidentiality, security, licensing, and credentialing.

Target audience: Psychologists, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, addiction counselors, nurses.

Format: Asynchronous, reading-based distance learning. Non-interactive.

Content Category: Ethics

This course meets the requirement for the risk management discount for the American Professional Agency.

This CE program is designated as beginner.

There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support.

Ethics and Risk Management: Use of Technology in Behavioral Health Care

The use of electronic media and information technologies in behavioral health treatment, recovery support, and prevention programs is rapidly gaining acceptance. While these new technologies present new opportunities, they also present significant challenges. This program reviews various technology-based treatment and prevention tools and explains how these technologies are applicable to various behavioral health care settings. In addition, the material focuses on technical, ethical, and legal issues that arise in using these technologies in the context of behavioral health services, including scope of practice, professional competence, informed consent, privacy, confidentiality, security, licensing, and credentialing.

Target audience: Psychologists, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, addiction counselors, nurses

This CE program is designated as beginning to intermediate. There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support.