THTC Review and Study Guide

Description

Program Overview

The THTC Program Review and Study Guide is a comprehensive companion to the TeleMental Health Training Certificate (THTC) program. Written by Raymond Barrett, LMHC, LPC—developer of the THTC Certificate and a leading authority in telemental health—this guide distills more than seven years of his instruction and expertise into one accessible resource. It is designed to help clinicians master the legal, ethical, and clinical competencies of telemental health while also serving as an essential preparation tool for the Telemental Health Exam offered by the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) for the BC-TMH credential.

The guide includes 16 chapters across 200+ pages, updated regularly to reflect the latest standards and best practices in the rapidly evolving field of telehealth. This ensures that readers gain not only a solid review of THTC content but also timely insights for real-world application.

Please note:

• The Study Guide is not downloadable or printable and is accessible exclusively through your course list on the Telehealth Certification Institute website.

• Access is available for one year from the time of purchase.

• Details about the TeleMental Health Training (THTC) Program..

• BC-TMH credential 

Chapter Topics Include:

• Introduction to TeleMental Health

• Legal Aspects of TeleMental Health

• Ethical Use of Technology in Behavioral Health Care

• Privacy Law for Mental Health Professionals

• Ethical, Legal, and Clinical Aspects of Selecting Technology

• Emergency Management Planning

• Screening for Fit

• Clinical Skills of Video Sessions

• Phone Sessions

• Tele-Assessments

• Cultural Competency and Humility

• The Impact of Telecommunication on Provider/Client Interactions

• Selecting a Communication Medium for TeleMental Health Sessions

• Client Engagement

• Asynchronous Techniques

• Synchronous Techniques

Secure your one-year access now and take the next step toward becoming a confident, credentialed telehealth provider.

Course Details

Availability: 

From the time of registration, you have twelve months to access the study guide.

Who Should Attend: 

This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services who have completed a comprehensive telemental health training program.

Teaching Methods: 

This is a non-interactive review guide. The Guide content can only be viewed in this e-book style format.  It is neither downloadable nor printable.

How to Attend: 

Course access and completion instructions.

Author and Disclosures

Author

About Raymond Barrett

Raymond Barrett is the founder and CEO of the Telehealth Certification Institute, LLC (TCI). A licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), Ray is an innovator and leader in the field of telemental health. He’s an expert telehealth trainer, a respected speaker, and a trusted consultant.

Ray’s inspiration for TCI came from his clients that started asking him to conduct their therapy sessions over the phone. Ray had discovered a knowledge gap in mental health training. He wanted to fill that void with comprehensive and practical training in telemental health - so Ray created that training for himself and fellow clinicians. 

Since 2014, TCI has delivered comprehensive telehealth training and consultation to a global network of more than 40,000 healthcare organizations and professionals. TCI now offers over 180 specialized courses, a vast array of telehealth resources, and ongoing free continuing education opportunities for telehealth providers. Among the most sought-after courses offered by TCI is the Telemental Health Training Certificate (THTC Certificate) program. 

Ray played a significant role in developing the initial curriculum for the Board Certified Telemental Health credential (BC-TMH) for the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE). He reviewed every training module. He helped draft content, including questions for exams. He even wrote and developed the initial draft of one of the training modules: Telemental Health Settings and Coordination of Care.

The American Telemedicine Association (ATA) - the most respected organization for telehealth - recently overhauled its guidelines. Ray was on the writing committee that developed Best Practices in Synchronous Videoconferencing-Based Telemental Health in March 2022.

In 2019, Ray participated in a task force for developing a clinical rating process for mobile apps designed to help treat depression.  The recommendations were presented to ATA.

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides accreditation services worldwide at the request of health and human service providers. As part of the International Standards Advisory Committee (ISAC), Ray helped establish CARF’s standards for virtual services.

Ray also is a frequent speaker and consultant for professional organizations. He has presented for over 20 organizations since 2015. 

Disclosure Statement: 

The instructor(s) for this course receive compensation for their services. There are no reported conflicts of interest to disclose.

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