Transitioning to Telepsychology: Practical, Ethical, and Risk Management Issues

Description

This webinar addresses the profession’s rapid shift to telepsychology service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results of a survey of psychologists’ telepsychology attitudes and practice are discussed. Current issues, including risk management and considerations in the interjurisdictional environment, will be addressed. This webinar was presented in partnership with The Trust and APA Interdivisional Task Force on the Pandemic.

Continuing Education Information

1 CE Credit, Instructional Level: Intermediate

1 Contact Hour (New York Board of Psychology)

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the reactions of patients to telepsychology in the first six months of the pandemic, as perceived by psychologists in practice.
2. Describe a potential contraindication for telepsychology identified by psychologists in practice.
3. Identify risk management issues for psychologists conducting services by telehealth and utilize strategies to address them.

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CE Disclaimers

The National Register of Health Service Psychologists is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The National Register maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The National Register of Health Service Psychologists is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0010