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Digital Therapeutics: Telehealth

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Contact Hours: 3

Length: 1 Week

This course is part of a program and is not available as a standalone course.

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For: PT, PTA, OT, OTA


 As technology, patient-needs, healthcare cost and growing populations meet, telehealth is emerging as a viable option serving people in need of healthcare. This is especially true for chronic medical conditions that require monitoring and guidance, such as diabetes, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis and persistent pain Telehealth has seen a steady, progressive growth over time and recently catapulted forward due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This introductory course will teach clinicians about the history and evolution of telehealth; benefits of telehealth; evidence for telehealth; regulations such as liability, confidentiality, documentation, billing and legislative issues surrounding telehealth. Furthermore, this course will step-by-step teach clinicians how to set up and use telehealth. This practical course is a must for all clinicians interested in developing a sound base knowledge of telehealth  

By the end of the course, a successful learner will be able to:

  • Articulate how telehealth emerged as a growing and viable option to deliver healthcare. 
  • Recognize current best-evidence pertaining to telehealth for various medical conditions. 
  • Describe the current procedural issues surrounding telehealth including legislation, liability, documentation, and billing. 
  • Generalize strategies from this class to develop, implement and market a telehealth program in their clinic. 

 

Evidence in Motion is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 7002. This distance learning-independent activity is offered at 3 Contact hours/.3 CEUs Introductory, OT Service Delivery/Professional Issues. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures. 

 

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