2 CE Credit Hour On-Demand Training on Cross Jurisdictional Teletherapy
Cross Jurisdictional Teletherapy Practice: Case Law, Rules of Practice, and Working with Minors across State Lines
presented by Eric Ström, JD, PhD, LMHC
2 legal ethical CE credit hours
On Demand Self Study
Many behavioral health professionals are unsure of the rules and standards that apply when telehealth crosses jurisdictions
The ongoing worldwide public health emergency has radically transformed the delivery of clinical services.
While telehealth technologies have provided us with some powerful tools to continue to continue to meet client needs despite our changing environment, many behavioral health professionals are unsure of the rules and standards that apply when telehealth crosses jurisdictions.
This 2 hour law & ethics seminar is designed to present an update on the legal and ethical considerations of telehealth practice. In particular, we will discuss recent state rules laws and court cases that help in navigating cross jurisdictional telehealth practice. Participants will gain an understanding of how to strategically implement technologies in their clinical practice.
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Who is this event for?
This course is designed for solo practitioners, group practice leaders, and group practice clinical staff members. It is also suitable for practices that consist of 100% telehealth, or a mixture of in-person and telehealth treatment.
Hybrid Practices
Teletherapy Only Practices
Plus a helpful handout to help you perform your due diligience!
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Legal Perspective
Identify the evolving legal standard regarding cross-jurisdictional telehealth
Strategies for Care
Construct effective strategies to support client continuity of care across state
lines
Risk Evaluation
Evaluate the clinical risks and benefits of providing telehealth services across
jurisdictions
Families and Minors
Identify the unique challenges of inter-state telehealth with minors and
families
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Course Details
2 CE Credit Hour. Self Study
Title: Cross Jurisdictional Teletherapy Practice: Case Law, Rules of Practice, and Working with Minors across State Lines
Authors/Presenters: Eric Ström, JD, PhD, LMHC
CE Length: 2 CE credit hours, legal-ethical
Legal-Ethical CE Hours: 2 legal-ethical CE hour
Educational Objectives:
- After this training, participants will be able to:
• Identify the evolving legal standard regarding cross-jurisdictional telehealth;
• Construct effective strategies to support client continuity of care across state
lines;
• Evaluate the clinical risks and benefits of providing telehealth services across
jurisdictions;
• Identify the unique challenges of inter-state telehealth with minors and
families
Syllabus:
- 1. Telehealth Standards
- Definition
- Ethical Standards
- 2. Effectiveness
- 3. Accessibility
- US Census
- Pew Research
- 4. Jurisdiction
- Telehealth Across State Lines
- Coaching vs. Counseling
- 5. What’s next?
Meet Our Presenters
Presented by
Eric Strom JD PhD LMHC
Eric Ström JD PhD LMHC, is an attorney and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Seattle, Washington. As an attorney, Eric provides legal counsel, consultation, and guidance to mental health professionals. Eric’s counseling practice is focused on providing counseling services to combat veterans as well as providing supervision and consultation to other clinicians. Eric currently serves on the American Mental Health Counselors Association Ethics Committee, and is the ethics advisor for the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association. Eric has taught a range of courses in counseling and professional ethics at a variety of graduate and undergraduate programs.
Eric earned a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at Oregon State University, a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology from the Northwest School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University Seattle, graduated cum laude from Wayne State University School of Law in Detroit Michigan, attended the Hague Academy of International Law in the Hague Netherlands, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics from the University of Michigan.
Resources & Citations
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Turgoose, D., Ashwick, R., & Murphy D., (2018), Systematic review of lessons learned from delivering tele-therapy to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, Vol. 24, No. 9
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Accuracy, Utility, and Risks Statement:
This program discusses strategies for complying with HIPAA and some other US Federal rules. It may not include information on all applicable state laws. Misapplication of the materials, or errors in the materials, could result in non-compliance with applicable laws or ethics codes.
Conflicts of Interest: None stated.
Commercial Support: none.