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Telehealth: Efficacy, Laws, Ethics

2 CE Credits

Introductory Level

Target Audience: Psychologists

$20 for Course

About the Course

The application of Telehealth to clinical treatment exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic, placing the utility, legal and ethical applications to center stage. While Telehealth has many advantages, including accessibility and efficacy, the increased usage has highlighted legal and ethical concerns that could negatively impact patient care. Via didactic presentation, attendees will review the most recent research addressing the efficacy of Telehealth in clinical treatment, enabling them to enhance informed consent regarding this modality to their clients. A walk through of common legal challenges to implementing Telehealth, including practicing psychology over state lines, privacy/confidentiality and informed consent will assist psychologists in responding to such scenarios. Utilizing vignettes, the presenter will also navigate common ethical challenges, such as established clients attempting to attend sessions out of licensing area and the temptation to offer Telehealth in face to face would be most appropriate for the safety of clients during treatment. This pre-recorded webinar is available on demand and must be attended in it’s entirety, partial credit is not awarded.

Learning Objectives

  1. Discuss the most recent research regarding the efficacy of Telehealth in clinical treatment

  2. List and respond to three legal challenges in utilizing Telehealth in clinical treatment

  3. List and respond to three ethical challenges in utilizing Telehealth in clinical treatment

About the Instructor

Cassandra Cannon, Ph.D. is the owner and operator of Cannon Psychology since 2018. She primarily treats adult survivors of abuse and addiction. She is certified by EMDRIA as a practitioner and an approved consultant. She has worked in a variety of levels of care, including inpatient, residential and outpatient. For 9 years, she was the Clinical Director of a Residential Substance Abuse Program where she utilized EMDR as an intervention. She has been licensed to practice psychology by the State of California since 2011.

The instructor, Cassandra Cannon, Ph.D., is the founder of Cannon Psychology.  While this conflict of interest exists, all efforts have been made to ensure unbiased, evidence-based information.

Cannon Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Cannon Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content

For assistance with accessibility, refunds/cancellation, concerns regarding conflict of interest & grievances contact

Cassandra Cannon, Ph.D. drcannon@cannonpsychology.com