Telesupervision Nuts & Bolts: Best Practices and Ethical Considerations

3 CE Credit Hours. Legal-Ethical. Continuing Education Session Replay

Presented By: Dr. Tara Sanderson, PsyD, MBA

Course Description

When and how should you use telesupervision?

This engaging three-hour course delves into the world of telesupervision, exploring both its potential and the ethical considerations that come with it. Throughout the course, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how to assess the appropriateness of telesupervision for different situations. We’ll also cover best practices for documentation and explore strategies for effectively handling clinical emergencies when working remotely. Finally, the course will equip you to identify and mitigate the potential risks associated with telesupervision, ensuring you can provide high-quality, ethical care to your supervisees.

Educational Objectives

Explore the benefits and learn how to mitigate the risks of telesupervision.
Examine the Best practices in telesupervision including current research
Evaluate and Develop documentation that benefits both the supervisor and supervisee during telesupervision.
Develop strategies for addressing ethical dilemmas in telesupervision to maintain integrity and uphold ethical standards in remote supervision scenarios

Syllabus

Appropriateness of telesupervision
Documentation

Informed Consent (Supervisor to Supervisee)
Contract
Review of Client Documentation/Access
Handling clinical emergencies
Best practices in telesupervision
Telesupervision Current Research
Benefits of telesupervision

Risks of telesupervision

References

Buitrago, Myriam, “Clinical Supervisors Competency and Readiness to Supervise Telehealth Practices” (2024). Dissertations. 815. https://digitalcommons.nl.edu/diss/815
Frye, W.S., Feldman, M., Campbell, J. et al. Competencies in Telepsychology: A Developmental Framework for Psychology Training and Professional Preparation. J. technol. behav. sci. 9, 20–25 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41347-023-00350-1
Jordan, S.E., Hampole, S.R., Mackintosh, MA. et al. Implementing Efficient Systems to Monitor Competency-Based Supervision in Rural Psychology Training Programs. J. technol. behav. sci. 9, 26–34 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41347-024-00384-z

McCord, C., Jackson, K., Dias, K. et al. Innovation in Telesupervision: Application, Evaluation, and Policy Implications. J. technol. behav. sci. 9, 100–105 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41347-024-00402-0
Perle, J.G., Zheng, W. A Primer for Understanding and Utilizing Telesupervision with Healthcare Trainees. J. technol. behav. sci. 9, 46–52 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41347-023-00322-5
Shearer, E.M., Jordan, S.E., Eliason, K.D. et al. Perspectives of Psychology Supervisors and Trainees: Implications for Supervision and Telesupervision. J. technol. behav. sci. 9, 68–82 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41347-024-00387-w
Uren S, Lourens H. ‘They couldn’t really gauge where we were and what we were struggling with’: intern psychologists’ experiences of support within their placement during COVID-19. South African Journal of Psychology. 2024;54(2):159-170. doi:10.1177/00812463241234494
Vostrý, Michal & Fleischmann, Otakar & Lanková, Barbora & Pešatová, Ilona & Bitalová, Kamila. (2024). SUPERVISION IN THE HELPING PROFESSIONS: THE KEY TO PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND QUALITY OF CARE -SYSTEMATIC REVIEW FROM A MANAGEMENT PERSPECTIVE. EduPort. 8. 10. 10.21062/edp.2024.002.

3 CE Credit Hours.

$69.00

Presented/Developed By

Dr. Tara Sanderson, PsyD, MBA is a Licensed Psychologist in Oregon, owner of a group practice, a Clinical supervisor for Residents and Associates, an entrepreneur, course creator, podcaster and an author. As a clinician, Dr. Sanderson loves working with and talking about Anxiety, OCD, Perfectionism and burnout. As a trainer and supervisor Dr. Sanderson’s heart lies in training up and empowering interns and pre-licensed folks. She teaches courses in how to start a private practice, and how to have interns in your practice and more!

Consulting Website: www.drtarasanderson.com

Practice Website: www.drsandersonandassociates.com

Book Website: www.toomuchnotenoughbook.com

How to Start a Private Practice: www.howtostartaprivatepractice.com

How to have interns in your practice: www.howtohaveinternsinyourpractice.com

Program Notices

Accuracy, Utility, and Risks Statement: This program includes discussion of strategies for complying with HIPAA. It will not include information on all applicable state laws, and state laws and licensure board regulations governing supervision and telesupervision can vary widely. Misapplication of the materials, or errors in the materials, could result in non-compliance with applicable laws or ethics codes.

Conflicts of Interest: Dr. Sanderson is the owner of Dr. Sanderson and Associates, in her role she provides additional resources and consultation on business management, supervision and support for other mental health professionals and group practice business owners, which may be mentioned as an optional resource for learners.

Commercial Support: none

This course is subject to our cancellation/refund policy and complaint policy.