Telehealth Ethics & Best Practices -2 Continuing Education Hours

Categories: Mental Health Professional CEU credits-Professional Training

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This course examines ethical standards, professional responsibilities, and best practices related to the delivery of telehealth services in counseling and behavioral health settings. Participants will explore ethical considerations including confidentiality, informed consent, professional boundaries, cultural competence, risk management, and documentation in virtual care.

Emphasis is placed on ethical decision-making, scope of practice, and practical strategies to support effective and compliant telehealth service delivery. This course does not include medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, or involuntary decision-making.

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Identify ethical principles and professional responsibilities related to telehealth counseling services.
Apply best practices for confidentiality, informed consent, and documentation in telehealth settings.
Recognize boundary and risk management considerations unique to virtual counseling environments.
Utilize ethical decision-making strategies to address common telehealth challenges within professional scope.

Course Content

Module 1 – Ethical Foundations of Telehealth

1.1 Telehealth vs. In-Person Counseling
1.2 Core Ethical Principles in Telehealth Practice
1.3 Scope of Practice in Telehealth Settings
1.4 Common Ethical Risks in Telehealth
Module 1 – Ethical Foundations of Telehealth Knowledge Check

Module 2 – Best Practices in Telehealth Service Delivery

Module 3 – Risk Management, Documentation & Ethical Decision-Making

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This is a self-paced continuing education course designed to support flexible professional learning.
Participants are instructed to:
Review each module in sequential order
Read all instructional content carefully, including applied ethical discussions
Reflect on ethical scenarios and decision-making prompts provided throughout the course
Complete the required knowledge check at the end of each module
Achieve a passing score on all assessments to demonstrate understanding of course content
Participants may pause and resume the course at any time. Continuing education credit is awarded upon successful completion of all modules and assessments.
⚠️ Important Scope and Practice Notice
This course focuses exclusively on ethical standards, professional judgment, and best practices in telehealth counseling.
It does not include:
Medical assessment or diagnosis
Treatment planning or clinical intervention instruction
Involuntary commitment or emergency decision-making
Legal determinations or forensic evaluation
All content is presented within the professional scope of counseling practice and aligns with NBCC Continuing Education requirements.

To successfully complete this course and receive continuing education credit, participants must:
Hold a professional license, certification, or credential in counseling or a related behavioral health field, or be working toward independent licensure under supervision
Complete all instructional modules in their entirety
Actively engage with course materials, including readings and applied ethical reflection
Successfully complete all required knowledge checks (quizzes)
This course assumes prior foundational knowledge of counseling ethics and professional standards. It is not intended as an introductory ethics or telehealth course.

This course is designed for licensed and credentialed counseling and behavioral health professionals seeking advanced ethical guidance in telehealth and digital practice.
The target audience includes, but is not limited to:
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC, LPC-S)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW)
National Certified Counselors (NCC)
Counseling supervisors, clinical leaders, and experienced clinicians
Mental health professionals providing or supervising telehealth services
This course is particularly appropriate for experienced practitioners who are delivering, supervising, or evaluating telehealth counseling services and who seek deeper ethical decision-making skills beyond introductory telehealth training.

Telehealth Ethics & Best Practices -2 Continuing Education Hours

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Course Content

Module 1 – Ethical Foundations of Telehealth

1.1 Telehealth vs. In-Person Counseling

1.2 Core Ethical Principles in Telehealth Practice

1.3 Scope of Practice in Telehealth Settings

1.4 Common Ethical Risks in Telehealth

Module 1 – Ethical Foundations of Telehealth Knowledge Check

Module 2 – Best Practices in Telehealth Service Delivery

2.1 Informed Consent for Telehealth

2.2 Confidentiality, Privacy, and Technology Considerations

2.3 Cultural Competence and Accessibility in Telehealth

2.4 Professional Boundaries in Telehealth Relationships

Module 2 – Best Practices in Telehealth Service Delivery Knowledge Check

Module 3 – Risk Management, Documentation & Ethical Decision-Making

3.1 Managing Risk and Limitations of Telehealth

3.2 Ethical Documentation in Telehealth

3.3 Consultation and Supervision in Telehealth Cases

3.4 Ethical Decision-Making Models Applied to Telehealth

Module 3 – Risk Management, Documentation & Ethical Decision-Making Knowledge Check

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