Telebehavioral Health Training (for Certification)

9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (reg opens at 8:30am)

Breakfast provided both mornings, lunch mid day

Bob Thomas, OCA Executive Director

614.395.3341 or OCAExec@gmail.com

Two-Day Professional Training Program (15 CEUs)

Presented by the National Association of Social Workers - Ohio Chapter, and Telebehavioral Health Institute.

Attendees will enjoy an invigorating two-day training that provides an in-depth look at the theoretical bases for telebehavioral health, and prepares licensed professionals to become certified by the Coalition for Technology in Behavioral Sciences as a telebehavioral health provider.

Designed with engaging teaching methods, this program outlines best practice issues, including how to legally practice over state lines; informed consent; intakes and assessment; privacy and confidentiality; record keeping; mandated reporting; federal laws, including HIPAA and HITECH Act, as well as state-based privacy, confidentiality and security laws. Topics also include diversity; safety protocols; preventing and handling emergencies; referrals; triage; and assigning apps. Reimbursement and technology choices for video, email, text messaging and telephones will be covered. Legal and ethical online marketing through social media and online practice management will also be covered in detail. Ample opportunity will be created for attendees to ask questions. Over 1,000 peer-reviewed books and journal article references will be available.

Cost:

$300 for NASW or OCA members, $350 for non-members