AEP 101 - Advanced Clinical Skills in Telemental Health

Description

Advanced Clinical Skills in Telemental Health is designed for licensed counselors, therapists, and other mental health professionals seeking to deepen their telehealth expertise. This 6-hour training covers advanced therapeutic techniques, strategies for engaging clients in a virtual environment, and specialized skills for handling crises, maintaining client confidentiality, and promoting client-centered care. Participants will learn how to effectively apply techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) in a telehealth context, with a focus on ethical and practical considerations. 

Outline

This is an online self-paced course that consists of:

• Video Lectures: Each course module includes video content covering legal standards, therapeutic techniques, and population-specific approaches.
• Case Studies: Real-life scenarios help participants apply learned concepts to ethically navigate telehealth challenges.
• Interactive Simulations: Simulated telehealth sessions allow students to practice counseling skills, focusing on rapport, crisis management, and adapting techniques for remote delivery.
• Quizzes and Knowledge Checks: Periodic quizzes assess understanding of course materials, ensuring mastery of core competencies.

Program Objectives

Through this program, learners will be able to

• Understand and apply ethical standards for advanced telehealth practices.
• Adapt therapeutic techniques for virtual delivery, including CBT, DBT, and MI.
• Use telehealth tools and platforms effectively to enhance client engagement and therapeutic outcomes.
• Identify best practices for managing crises and maintaining professional boundaries in telehealth.
• Implement self-care strategies to manage screen fatigue and maintain clinician well-being. 

Notes

This course is offered online through our Lightspeed Learning Platform. 

NBCC Approved

Fort Hays State University has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7807. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Fort Hays State University is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

This course is worth six (6) hours of continuing education.

Recommendations

This program is designed for experienced mental health and healthcare professionals, including licensed counselors, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, psychiatric nurses, and other allied health practitioners, who are seeking to enhance their proficiency in delivering advanced, evidence-based interventions through telehealth platforms. This course is also well-suited for graduate-level students and early-career clinicians who have foundational knowledge of clinical interventions and want to refine their clinical skills for virtual spaces.

You may also be interested in

• Foundations in Telemental Health 
• Special Populations & Telemental Health Counseling

Associations

• National Board for Certified Counselors Approval Number 7087