CORE Concepts in Telehealth Certificate Program

Telehealth has expanded exponentially across the health care continuum and, as a care delivery mechanism, has profound adaptability to diverse technology modalities, business models, specialties, disciplines, and locations. When the patient is at the center of its implementation and use in a clinical workflow, the benefits of telehealth create connectedness while optimizing health care resources. The American Board of Telehealth’s CORE - Clinical, Operational, Regulatory and Ethics - Concepts in Telehealth Certificate Program provides a comprehensive curriculum enabling the learner to develop knowledge of telehealth concepts for successful implementation and delivery across a broad spectrum of service areas.

Why get a certificate?

• Validate you have the knowledge needed to succeed in the field
• Demonstrate commitment to your profession
• Show dedication to maintaining quality and competency in your work

This certificate will put you at the forefront of the expanding virtual care delivery model.  A refresher course is recommended every 2 years as telehealth continues exponential growth.

Course Rates:

• Individual Rate: $395
• Student Rate: $149
• Train as a team and save! Contact amerboardtelehealth@avera.org for organizational rates.

Exclusive discounted rates are available for American Telemedicine Association (ATA) members enrolling in the CORE Program. Additional discounted rates are available for ATA member organizations purchasing multiple course seats. Contact us for more information.

Who should attend: Health care students and professionals interested in or currently practicing telehealth including physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, health care administration and information technology as well as health care organizations and educational institutions.

Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites.

Syllabus: The CORE Concepts in Telehealth Certificate Program is launched in sequence with the publication of validated telehealth competency development with Harvard Medical Faculty Physician Group. Modules include:

• Introduction to Telehealth
• Telepresence Skills
• Technology
• Legal, Regulatory and Quality
• Licensing, Credentialing and Privileging
• Reimbursement
• Ethical Considerations

Click HERE for descriptions and objectives of the modules.

Estimated completion time: 8-10 hours

Instructional Approach:

• Online, self-paced program offering flexibility to the learner
• Interactive, engaging content including video and case scenarios
• Integrated examples and useful resources

Equipment/Technical Specifications:

• Internet Connection: 256Kb/s (32KB/s) or above
• Windows PC: Windows 10, Internet Explorer (current version), Firefox (current version), Google Chrome (current version) Mac Computer: MAC OS or better, Safari latest version, Google Chrome latest version
• Audio: Audio is strongly recommended

CME Accreditation: Avera is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Avera designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

NCPD Accreditation: Avera is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. A total of 7.5 contact hours can be received upon completion of this activity. Completion of the entire educational activity is required to receive contact hours. 

Policy on Disclosure: Continuing Education credits have been approved for this event. Due to the regulations required for CE credits, anyone in a position to control or influence the content this educational activity are required to fully disclose all conflicts of interest that are pertinent to the content of this educational activity to participants. In observance to this requirement we are providing the following disclosure information: There is nothing to disclose. 

Cancellation Policy:  A full refund minus a 10% administrative fee will be provided to customers that submit request in writing for cancellation from participation in an online activity if no course materials have been accessed and a written request is made within 30 days of purchase. Request for cancellations must be submitted to  amerboardtelehealth@avera.org.

A Gold Standard Guarantee: Equipping you for success is our passion. ABT is committed to delivering Gold Standard telehealth educational content and service. If you feel we've fallen short, promptly contact us at amerboardtelehealth@avera.org so that we can make every reasonable attempt to correct the situation.

Accessibility Statement: The American Board of Telehealth is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, please contact amerboardtelehealth@avera.org. 

This online course is for streaming use only. By watching this online course, you acknowledge that the American Board of Telehealth retains all rights, titles and interest in to all copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents and any other proprietary rights to the content of material. You are not authorized to record lectures or content. By registering, you agree to prevent any unauthorized copying, recording, use, distribution and/or re-broadcast of this online course. 

American Board of Telehealth Advisory Board

The American Board of Telehealth Advisory Board includes representation from telehealth experts from across the country. These experts include members  of academia who have a broad range of experience in patient care, health care policy, business, technology and community service. The Advisory Board has oversight and strategic vision of the advancement of the ABT's educational offerings. 

Sy Atezaz Saeed, MD
Professor and Chairman Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University

Kristi Henderson
SVP of Telehealth & Innovation
Optum Health

Judd Hollander, MD
Senior Vice President of Healthcare Delivery and Innovation
Thomas Jefferson University

Nathaniel Lacktman, JD
Partner & Health Care Lawyer
Foley & Lardner LLP

Ann Mond Johnson
CEO
American Telemedicine Association (ATA)

Karen Rheuban, MD
Director of the Center for Telehealth
University of Virginia

Roy Schoenberg, MD, MPH
President and CEO
American Well

Brian S Skow, MD, MBA, CPE, FACEP
Chief Medical Officer
Avera eCare

Andrew R Watson, MD
Physician
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

“I am very impressed with ABT’s Telehealth Certificate Program’s timely, relevant, and applicable curriculum. It’s very professional, offers CME for our physicians, and is clearly based in real-world expertise.”

James T. McElligott, MD, MSCR
Medical Director
Center for Telehealth Medical University of South Carolina

“A key Telehealth lesson learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is provider readiness and training are critical success factors to enterprise rapid program growth, consistent quality and financial sustainability. I am very impressed with ABT’s Telehealth Certificate Program’s timely, relevant, and applicable curriculum. It’s very professional, offers CME to physicians, and is clearly based in real-world expertise and experience.”

Richard S. Bakalar, MD
Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
VitelNet

“Our patients count on us to protect patient privacy, bill accurately, and provide the highest quality of care. Our goal is to deliver the same value of healthcare to our patients through telehealth as we do in person. ABT’s Telehealth Certificate Program – with its curriculum validated through Harvard’s Medical Physician Faculty Group – provides the highly-credible, comprehensive, and relevant information our clinicians today to provide healthcare from a distance.“

Cari Hollis, LPN, CIR, CTC 
Director, Telehealth Access & Engagement
LifePoint Health

“Our providers are focused on providing high quality care through telemedicine and are relying on us to help navigate the rapidly changing landscape and keep best practices accessible to enable virtual optimization. ABT’s Telehealth Certificate Program’s aids in removing barriers for providers and will help us experience sustainable engagement that will also drive increased patient utilization.”

Amanda Reed, MHA
Director, Operations
MedNow Spectrum Health

“The CORE Concepts in Telehealth Certificate Course provides a new and needed approach to preparing providers to utilize distance care technologies effectively. The Course focuses on practical solutions to common problems, and those who constructed it share the lessons learned from undoubtedly extensive experience.”

Joseph P. McMenamin, MD
Principal
McMenamin Law Offices, PLLC

“Numerous fires in California coupled with the pandemic have spurred the need to be agile and increase the use of telehealth services. ABT’s certificate program provides the framework to pivot quickly and ensure patients are getting the care that they need, when they need it.”

Digital Patient Experience Team
Sutter Health