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Practice of Telepsychology

CE Hours 3

About this course

This comprehensive 3-hour course provides psychologists and mental health professionals with a rigorous framework for the ethical and clinical delivery of remote services. As digital mental health becomes a standard of practice, clinicians must navigate a complex landscape of evolving technology, interjurisdictional regulations, and heightened security requirements. Grounded in the APA Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology, this training moves beyond the basics of "how to use a webcam." Participants will dive deep into the nuances of maintaining a standard of care equivalent to in-person treatment, including the management of high-risk clinical situations from a distance. Key Focus Areas: Professional Boundaries & Competence: Assessing both therapist and client readiness for tele-modalities. The Ethics of Privacy: Managing informed consent, data encryption, and the secure disposal of "digital footprints" and hardware. Clinical Validity: Evaluating the efficacy and limitations of remote psychological testing and assessment tools. Legal Landscape: Navigating the complexities of practicing across state lines, understanding PSYPACT, and adhering to the laws of the client's physical location. This course is designed to equip practitioners with the technical knowledge and ethical foresight necessary to protect their patients, their practice, and their licensure in a digital world. Course At-A-Glance Format: On-demand or Live Webinar CE Credits: 3.0 Hours Prerequisites: None Instructional Level: Intermediate

Learning Objectives

  • Identify three specific security risks inherent to telepsychology and the encryption methods used to mitigate them.
  • Draft a telepsychology-specific Informed Consent form that includes emergency protocols.
  • Explain the legal requirements for practicing across state lines under PSYPACT or individual state mandates.

Learning Levels

  • Intermediate

Course Instructor(s)

  • George Sachs PsyD

    Dr. George Sachs, PsyD, is a board-certified clinical psychologist, author, and pioneering leader in the field of neurodiversity. As the founder of Manhattan-based The Sachs Center and co-founder of the science-based ADHD app Inflow, Dr. Sachs has spent over two decades evolving the treatment of ADHD and Autism beyond the traditional medical model. His holistic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness, nutrition, and executive function coaching, a philosophy rooted in his belief that neurodivergent individuals thrive best within a supportive ecosystem rather than through attempts to "fix" their unique brain wiring.

    In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Sachs serves as the Clinical Director of Inflow, where he translates years of private practice expertise into a global digital platform that empowers users to manage symptoms like procrastination and impulsivity through evidence-based tools. A prominent thought leader and author of books such as The Adult ADHD Treatment Program, his insights are frequently featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and NBC News. What truly distinguishes Dr. Sachs is his personal lived experience with ADHD, which fuels his empathetic, "by ADHDers, for ADHDers" mission to reduce stigma and help individuals leverage their neurodivergent strengths to lead fulfilling lives.

Disclosure

DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS CE Learning Systems adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity ― including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others ― are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (formerly known as commercial interests). The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity’s planners, faculty, and the reviewer: PLANNERS AND REVIEWER The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships. FACULTY The faculty of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

References

  • Dorsey, E. R., & Topol, E. J. (2020). Telemedicine 2020 and the next decade. The Lancet, 395(10227), 859. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30424-4
  • Monaghesh, E., & Hajizadeh, A. (2020). The role of telehealth during COVID-19 outbreak: a systematic review based on current evidence. BMC public health, 20(1), 1193. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-09301-4
  • Davis, K. A., Zhao, F., Janis, R. A., Castonguay, L. G., Hayes, J. A., & Scofield, B. E. (2024). Therapeutic alliance and clinical outcomes in teletherapy and in-person psychotherapy: A noninferiority study during the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychotherapy Research, 34(5), 589-600. https://doi.org/10.1080/10503307.2023.2229505
  • Brake, E. T., Scheepers, F., Mous, T., Visser, I., Vernhout, S., & Velthorst, E. (2025). Comparing the effectiveness of online therapy versus in-person therapy in youth: protocol for a non-inferiority randomized controlled trial. Trials.
  • Luxton, D. D., Pruitt, L. D., & Osenbach, J. E. (2014). Best practices for remote psychological assessment via telehealth technologies. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 45(1), 27.

CE Process Info

Content

  • Module 1: Setting the Frame
    6 parts
    • Module 1
    • Setting Up Your Office
    • Module 1 Case Study
    • Module 1 Quiz
    • Module 1 PDF
    • Module 1 Powerpoint
  • Module 2: Building a Secure Digital Practice: Essential Strategies for Telepsychology
    9 parts
    • Module 2
    • Module 2 Quiz
    • Comparison Guide HIPAA Compliance & Security for Clinicians
    • Clinician Guide to HIPAA Security, BAA, Encryption, and MFA
    • The Highest Level of Laptop Security
    • Hardware Security Audit Checklist
    • How to Use Your Phone HotSpot In Case Internet Goes Down
    • Module 2 PDF of Slides
    • Module 2 Powerpoint
  • Module 3
    9 parts
    • Module 3
    • Comprehensive Protocol: Digital Neuropsychological Assessment
    • Standard Operating Procedure: Practice in Non-PSYPACT Jurisdictions
    • Non PsyPact Guest Rules
    • Mandatory Reporting Across State Lines: A Telehealth Guide
    • Cyber Liability Insurance
    • Module 3 Quiz
    • Module 3 PDF
    • Module 3 PowerPoint
  • Module 4
    6 parts
    • Module 4
    • Telehealth Documentation Best Practices
    • How to Sign Your BAA with Zoom
    • HIPAA Compliance: Laptop Security & Hardening Protocol
    • Module 4 Slides (PDF)
    • Module 4 Slides (Powerpoint)
  • Joint Accreditation

    Joint Accreditation (JA)

    In support of improving patient care, CE Learning Systems is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

  • American Psychological Association (APA)

    Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

  • New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work (NYSEDSW)

    CE Learning Systems SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0060.

  • New York Education Department for Licensed Mental Health Counselors (NYSEDLMHC)

    CE Learning Systems, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0072.

  • New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology (NYSEDPSY)

    CE Learning Systems dba CE-Credit.com & AddictionCounselorCE.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0016.

  • New York State Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy (NYSEDMFT)

    CE Learning Systems dba CE-Credit.com & AddictionCounselorCE.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0045.

FAQs

  • Course Completion
    To complete the course, review the course objectives, then watch the video power point presentations following along with the corresponding pdf, and lastly complete an evaluation. Your certificate will be available to download immediately when you complete the evaluation. Note that you can not continue in the course until you complete the previous section.
  • Target Audience
    This educational activity is intended for all clinicians seeking guidance on telepsychology.
  • Privacy Statement
    The privacy of all participants will assuredly be maintained from registration through receipt of a certificate of completion.
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  • Type
    Self-Paced
  • Publication Date
    Jan 11th, 2026

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