Events

Region G Telehealth for California Mental Health Professionals (3 CEU) on June 21

Text reads “Region G Presents Telehealth for California Mental Health Professionals (3 CEU). June 21. 12 – 3:15 PM PT. Virtual. Member – Free. Nonmember – $25”

Due to the new continuing education requirement from the BBS Assembly Bill 1759, Region G invites you to a virtual training “Telehealth for California Mental Health Professionals” on June 21. In this course, we will review the practical, clinical, legal, and ethical issues involved in providing telehealth, with specific focus on California state law. Specific topics include legal and ethical requirements, current research on telehealth, security and confidentiality, engagement, contact between sessions, and more.

This course is designed to conform with Assembly Bill 1759 (2022), which requires all California BBS licensees to complete 3 hours in Telehealth training prior to their next license renewal after July 1, 2023, and requires all new license applicants to prove they have completed such training as a condition of licensure as of July 1, 2023.

Learning objectives:

  • List at least three legal obligations for California BBS licensees and registrants at the outset of psychotherapy provided via telehealth
  • List at least two legal obligations for California BBS licensees and registrants at each instance of psychotherapy provided via telehealth 
  • Summarize at least two key rules that HIPAA-covered entities must abide by
  • Describe at least three current research findings regarding psychotherapy delivered via telehealth
  • Develop a contingency plan for technology failure during session

Fees:

  • Member: Free
  • Nonmember: $25

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Download or print the flyer below to share with your networks!

The well-known Dr. Ben Caldwell will be our presenter for this event. Benjamin E. Caldwell, PsyD is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Adjunct Faculty for California State University Northridge. He is the author of Basics of California Law for LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs, and lead author of AAMFT’s Best Practices in the Online Practice of Couple and Family Therapy. He has published and presented around the country on issues related to ethics, technology, and professional development.

Please contact Stephanie Cotcher, LCSW at cotcher.lcsw@gmail.com with any questions.

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