Find Empathy - Mental Health Continuing Education Meghan Beier, PhD

CONTINUING EDUCATION 
If you are a psychologist or social worker and want CE credits for listening this episode, click on this link: 
https://learn.findempathy.com/courses/outpatient
 
To find out more about all our CE courses visit: https://learn.findempathy.com.
 
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe relevant patient privacy protections and compliance requirements when using technology to deliver telepsychology services with neurologic, medical, or disability populations.
Identify at least 2 ways to ensure confidentiality and privacy during outpatient individual or group telepsychology visits. 
Describe at least 3 strengths or ways telepsychology has reduced barriers for neurologic, medical, or disability populations, AND 3 barriers that should be examined by the practicing psychologist prior to initiating use of technology.
Describe technical, ethical, legal, and diagnosis specific clinical considerations that should be examined and identified prior to initiating outpatient telepsychology or teleneuropsychological assessment.

 
PODCAST SUMMARY
As of July 2022, 34 States have enacted PsyPact legislation with 31 fully effective participating states.  After COVID-19, the participation of states and professionals in PsyPact grew considerably and continues to expand across the country.  
 
The ability to use telepsychology to practice across state lines and expand practice has brought many benefits for patients and providers. However, there are distinct and vital competencies, ethics, and standards that must be addressed, implemented, and maintained. This is particularly true for telepsychology practices (including virtual neuropsychological assessments) with neurologic, medical, and disability populations. Although this technology can break down transportation and geographic barriers, some individuals may require additional assistance to properly utilize telepsychology services.The PsyPact Bundle is a continuing education podcast course series in which we look at the various advantages and requirements of telepsychology for neurologic, medical, and disability patient groups. This course will cover:


Available research and literature on telepsychology's application for neurologic, medical, and disability patient groups


Telepsychology's use in outpatient care 


Use of technology to increase mental health access for inpatient rehabilitation units and the medical ICU. 


How family and care partner participation may be boosted with telepsychology


Topics covered in this series will meet the criteria needed to satisfy PsyPact requirements, and APA/ASPPB/APAIT telepsychology guidelines. Specifically, established research, clinical cases, and lessons learned will be presented to cover the following topics:


Ensure Competence of the Psychologist to utilize and practice telepsychology and/or tele-neuropsychology


Standards of Care in the Delivery of Telepsychology Services in Rehabilitation and Neurologic Populations


Informed Consent of Patient, especially when considering patients with cognitive impairment or dysfuncti

CONTINUING EDUCATION 
If you are a psychologist or social worker and want CE credits for listening this episode, click on this link. 
To find out more about all our CE courses click here.
 
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify 2 ways telepsychology can be used on inpatient or medical ICU units.
Name at least 2 reasons to be cautious about relying on only telepsychology on inpatient units. 
Describe the safety, ethical, legal, and logistical considerations that should be examined and identified and problem-solved prior to initiating telepsychology as an inpatient psychologist.

 
PODCAST SUMMARY
As of July 2022, 34 States have enacted PsyPact legislation with 31 fully effective participating states.  After COVID-19, the participation of states and professionals in PsyPact grew considerably and continues to expand across the country.  
 
The ability to use telepsychology to practice across state lines and expand practice has brought many benefits for patients and providers. However, there are distinct and vital competencies, ethics, and standards that must be addressed, implemented, and maintained. This is particularly true for telepsychology practices (including virtual neuropsychological assessments) with neurologic, medical, and disability populations. Although this technology can break down transportation and geographic barriers, some individuals may require additional assistance to properly utilize telepsychology services.The PsyPact Bundle Course is a continuing education podcast series which will look at the various advantages and requirements of telepsychology for neurologic, medical, and disability patient groups. 
 
This course will cover:


Available research and literature on telepsychology's application for neurologic, medical, and disability patient groups


Telepsychology's use in outpatient care 


Use of technology to increase mental health access for inpatient rehabilitation units and the medical ICU. 


How family and care partner participation may be boosted with telepsychology


Topics covered in this series will meet the criteria needed to satisfy PsyPact requirements, and APA/ASPPB/APAIT telepsychology guidelines. Specifically, established research, clinical cases, and lessons learned will be presented to cover the following topics:


Ensure Competence of the Psychologist to utilize and practice telepsychology and/or tele-neuropsychology


Standards of Care in the Delivery of Telepsychology Services in Rehabilitation and Neurologic Populations


Informed Consent of Patient, especially when considering patients with cognitive impairment or dysfunction


Ensuring Confidentiality of Data and Information


Security and Transmission of Data and Information


Disposal of Data and Information and Technologies especially for psychologists working in a home office setting


Testing and Assessment when Providing Teleneuropsychology Services


Interjurisdictional Practice

CONTINUING EDUCATION 
If you are a psychologist or social worker and want CE credits for listening this episode, click on this link. 
To find out more about all our CE courses click here.
 
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Describe 2 ways to adapt traditional neuropsychological assessments for the virtual environment. 
Describe technical, ethical, legal, and clinical considerations that should be examined and identified prior to initiating a teleneuropsychological assessment.
Identify at least 2 ways to promote test security when administering assessments virtually.

 
PODCAST SUMMARY
As of July 2022, 34 States have enacted PsyPact legislation with 31 fully effective participating states.  After COVID-19, the participation of states and professionals in PsyPact grew considerably and continues to expand across the country.  
 
The ability to use telepsychology to practice across state lines and expand practice has brought many benefits for patients and providers. However, there are distinct and vital competencies, ethics, and standards that must be addressed, implemented, and maintained. This is particularly true for telepsychology practices (including virtual neuropsychological assessments) with neurologic, medical, and disability populations. Although this technology can break down transportation and geographic barriers, some individuals may require additional assistance to properly utilize telepsychology services.The PsyPact Bundle Course is a continuing education podcast series which will look at the various advantages and requirements of telepsychology for neurologic, medical, and disability patient groups. 
 
This course will cover:


Available research and literature on telepsychology's application for neurologic, medical, and disability patient groups


Telepsychology's use in outpatient care 


Use of technology to increase mental health access for inpatient rehabilitation units and the medical ICU. 


How family and care partner participation may be boosted with telepsychology


Topics covered in this series will meet the criteria needed to satisfy PsyPact requirements, and APA/ASPPB/APAIT telepsychology guidelines. Specifically, established research, clinical cases, and lessons learned will be presented to cover the following topics:


Ensure Competence of the Psychologist to utilize and practice telepsychology and/or tele-neuropsychology


Standards of Care in the Delivery of Telepsychology Services in Rehabilitation and Neurologic Populations


Informed Consent of Patient, especially when considering patients with cognitive impairment or dysfunction


Ensuring Confidentiality of Data and Information


Security and Transmission of Data and Information


Disposal of Data and Information and Technologies especially for psychologists working in a home office setting


Testing and Assessment when Providing Teleneuropsychology Services


Interjurisdictional Practi

CONTINUING EDUCATION 
If you are a psychologist or social worker and want CE credits for listening this episode, click on this link. 
To find out more about all our CE courses click here.
 
PODCAST SUMMARY
As of July 2022, 34 States have enacted PSYPACT legislation with 31 fully effective participating states.  After COVID-19, the participation of states and professionals in PSYPACT grew considerably and continues to expand across the country.  
 
The ability to use telepsychology to practice across state lines and expand practice has brought many benefits for patients and providers. However, there are distinct and vital competencies, ethics, and standards that must be addressed, implemented, and maintained. This is particularly true for telepsychology practices (including virtual neuropsychological assessments) with neurologic, medical, and disability populations. Although this technology can break down transportation and geographic barriers, some individuals may require additional assistance to properly utilize telepsychology services.The PSYPACT Bundle Course is a continuing education podcast series which will look at the various advantages and requirements of telepsychology for neurologic, medical, and disability patient groups. 
 
This course will cover:


Available research and literature on telepsychology's application for neurologic, medical, and disability patient groups


Telepsychology's use in outpatient care 


Use of technology to increase mental health access for inpatient rehabilitation units and the medical ICU. 


How family and care partner participation may be boosted with telepsychology


Topics covered in this series will meet the criteria needed to satisfy PSYPACT requirements, and APA/ASPPB/APAIT telepsychology guidelines. Specifically, established research, clinical cases, and lessons learned will be presented to cover the following topics:


Ensure Competence of the Psychologist to utilize and practice telepsychology and/or tele-neuropsychology


Standards of Care in the Delivery of Telepsychology Services in Rehabilitation and Neurologic Populations


Informed Consent of Patient, especially when considering patients with cognitive impairment or dysfunction


Ensuring Confidentiality of Data and Information


Security and Transmission of Data and Information


Disposal of Data and Information and Technologies especially for psychologists working in a home office setting


Testing and Assessment when Providing Teleneuropsychology Services


Interjurisdictional Practice


 
Our Experts: 

Mary Wells, PhD - Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Anna Agranovich, PhD - Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

 
COST

Listening, reading, or watching the course content is free. 
Pay only if you nee

CONTINUING EDUCATION 
If you are a mental health provider and want CE credits for listening this episode, go to: Multiple Sclerosis: What is it? How is it Diagnosed?
To find out more about our courses visit: FindEmpathy.com/learn.
 
PODCAST SUMMARY
This podcast course discusses basic pathophysiology of multiple sclerosis, theories of etiology, and basic epidemiology. This will help mental health providers address unhelpful or inaccurate thought patterns and help you understand common emotional patterns seen in individually newly diagnosed with MS.
You will hear from three experts:

Ashley Pike – PhD Student Living with and Studying MS at University of Arkansas
Aaron Boster, MD - Neurologist and Founder of The Boster Center for Multiple Sclerosis 
Kevin Alschuler, PhD - Psychologist and Researcher at University of Washington 

 
RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

Multiple Sclerosis Center at UW Medical Center
University of Washington's Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation &Wellness Research Center
Can Do MS
National MS Society
Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life by Steven C. Hayes
My MS Toolkit

 
COST
Listening, reading, or watching the course content is free.
Try out our CE Courses. This course is FREE and provides 1.5 CE credits.
 
CE APPROVALS
PSYCHOLOGISTS
Empathie, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Empathie, LLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
 
SOCIAL WORKERS
Find Empathy, #1817, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers.  State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Find Empathy maintains responsibility for this course.  ACE provider approval period: 06/14/2022 – 06/14/2023.   Social workers completing this course receive 1.25 continuing education credit.

CONTINUING EDUCATION 
If you are a mental health provider and want CE credits for listening this episode, go to: Multiple Sclerosis: How is it Treated?
To find out more about our courses visit: FindEmpathy.com/learn.
 
PODCAST SUMMARY
Adherence to disease modifying treatments (DMT), as well as health promoting behaviors, can have a major impact on prognosis and clinical outcomes in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). However, some studies demonstrate poor adherence, especially for injectable DMTs (only 41-88%). It is important for the psychologist treating an individual with multiple sclerosis to understand the different types of DMTs (e.g., injectable vs. oral vs. infusions). They should also understand barriers that may impact uptake or adherence, such as needle phobia, or worry about severe side effects such as progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) infection. Helping patients understand "shared decision making" in regard to medication, could lead to increased adherence due to increased sense of agency with the chosen medication. This course will teach psychologists and mental health providers about the different types of DMTs used by individuals with MS, common barriers to adherence, and the concept of patient-provider shared decision making.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

Differentiate between the different types of MS disease modifying medications. 
Be able to describe to your patients the difference between disease modifying medications and symptom management in multiple sclerosis. 
Identify at least two common treatment barriers and strategies for helping your patients overcome them. 

You will hear from three experts:

Bron Webster - Founder of Multiple Success, Lives with MS
Ben Thrower, MD - Medical Director of the Andrew C. Carlos MS Institute at the Shepherd Center
Aviva Gaskill, PhD - Clinical Psychologist 

 
RESOURCES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

Podcast: the MS Show
Multiple Sclerosis Center: Providence Holy Family Hospital
National MS Society: Partners in MS Care
Multiple Sclerosis Society of America
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
Can Do MS
Andrew C. Carlos Multiple Sclerosis Institute at Shepherd Center

 
COST
Listening, reading, or watching the course content is free.
Pay only if you need the continuing education credits. This course costs $20 and provides 1 CE credit.
 
CE APPROVALS
PSYCHOLOGISTS
Empathie, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Empathie,