*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate
Technology can be a useful tool in many counselors’ practices if it is utilized correctly. Rob Reinhardt, M. Ed., LPCS, NCC, worked for many years in the information technology field before becoming a counselor, and in this webinar he discusses how to implement technology to reduce costs and increase efficiency in private practice. He draws particular attention to HIPAA/HITECH rules, regulations, privacy, and compliance. Dr. Reinhardt is the CEO of Tame Your Practice, a private practice consulting firm, and he writes the “Tech Tutor” column in the American Counseling Association’s Counseling Today magazine. This is the third webinar in a series of seven focusing on how private practitioners can improve their businesses.
Summarize the basic tenets of Rob Reinhardt, LPCS, M.ED., NCC webinar presentation.
Discuss how to implement technology to reduce costs and increase efficiency in your private practice.
Discuss HIPAA/HITECH rules, regulations, privacy and compliance.
New technology offers new opportunities for counselors and their clients—but it also offers ethical and legal complications which must be thoroughly considered. Distance counseling is a growing industry in which counselor and client do not necessarily meet in person but communicate through other devices such as computers and cellular phones. Marlene Maheu, PhD., defines and discuses distance counseling and its compatibility with HITECH and HIPAA regulations. She also provides information on complicate with the law and the ACA Code of Ethics. Dr. Maheu is a licensed psychologist, the executive director of the TeleMental Health Institute and editor-in-chief of the TeleMental Health Newsletter.
Summarize the basic tenets of Dr. Marlene M. Maheu webinar presentation.
Discuss Distance Counseling, HITECH, and HIPAA regulations.
Provide viable information on compliance with the law and code of ethics.
*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate
The 2014 ACA Code of Ethics contains a new section on distance counseling, technology, and social media. The code provides ethical considerations and guidance for the use of these mediums in the profession and with clients. Michelle E. Wade, LCPC, and Jeannette Baca, Ph.D, LPCC, discuss why this new section was needed in the code and provide examples of technologies currently being used within the mental health profession. Their presentation will assist participants in developing protocols for working with these new technologies. Ms. Wade is a doctoral candidate from Argosy University–DC whose dissertation focuses on social media and counseling. Dr. Baca served as president of the New Mexico Counseling Association and was Ethics Chair for six years.
Summarize the basic tenets of Michelle Wade, MS, M.Ed, NCC, LCPC and Dr. Jeannette Baca’s webinar presentation: Distance Counseling, Technology, and Social Media.
Discuss Ethical Considerations, and reasoning behind including Section H in the 2014 ACA Code Ethics .
Provide examples of technologies currently being used within the mental health profession
*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate*
Counselors use Electronic Health Records (EHR) in order to
improve their practices, satisfy insurance and meet regulatory requirements.
Choosing a "good fit" EHR can be a daunting task, yet learning about
EHR options can reduce troublesome challenges. In this webinar, Counseling Today’s Tech Tutor, Rob
Reinhardt, explains how counselors can select electronic practice management
resources to meet the unique needs of their practice and how to avoid costly
mistakes.
Learning Objectives:
In this webinar, participants will:
gain an understanding of the basic criteria to
look for in selecting an EHR.
gain an understanding of the multiple facets to
consider when selecting an EHR, including business, clinical, credit card
compliance and reporting/HIE needs.
learn how to approach the EHR decision making
process in an effective manner.
*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate*
Technology is designed to make many aspects of running a practice easier and smoother, however, all technology comes with a risk. In this webinar, attorney Anne Marie “Nancy” Wheeler discusses a variety of risks to using technology in your practice and ways to keep your practice safe.
Learning Objectives:
In this webinar participants will:
Discuss the risks associated with using technology in your practice.
Review ways to address ethical and legal issues around technology.
Hear examples of possible technology and HIPAA compliance issues.
