This course, titled Virtual Care, Real Responsibility: Ethics in Telehealth Practice for Therapists, readies mental health professionals for the distinct ethical challenges of working online. It covers key principles such as confidentiality, boundaries, digital dual relationships and handling crises in virtual therapy. Participants learn strategies for common dilemmas, for meeting legal and ethical standards and for keeping clients safe. Practical examples help therapists build an ethical framework suited to telehealth, so the care they give online is both effective and responsible.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to
- Define the ethical principles specific to telehealth.
- Discuss the unique challenges of virtual therapy
- Implement strategies to maintain ethical standards.
Syllabus:
Introduction
Objective #1: Define ethical principles specific to telehealth
- Discuss ethical considerations with virtual practice including client location and safety, confidentiality, HIPPAA, social media, documentation, etc. o Discuss ethical dilemmas that are relevant when providing virtual care • Discuss the unique challenges of providing therapy virtually
- Discuss the differences between virtual and in-person therapy.
- Discuss managing boundaries handling crises remotely
Objective #2: Implement strategies to maintain ethical standards:
- Interventions for compliance with legal and ethical requirements
- Analyze real-world examples of ethical challenges in telehealth
Summary/Q&A
Social workers completing this course receive 2 Ethics asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 2 hours of Ethics continuing education training.
Instructor: Ashley Esry, LCSW, LCAS
Recording Date: April 24, 2025
CEUS On-Demand, LLC, provider #2274, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 08/7/2026 - 08/6/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 2hrs Ethics continuing education credits.
CEUs On-Demand, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7091. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CEUs On-Demand, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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