CORE Concepts in Telehealth Certificate Program

Instructions for Registration

Why get a certificate? 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.  Validate you have the knowledge needed to succeed in the field.  Demonstrate commitment to your profession.  Show your dedication to maintaining quality and competency in your work.  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 resource.  Launched in sequence with the publication of validated telehealth competency development with Harvard Medical Faculty Physician Group, 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. Modules within the course include:  Introduction to Telehealth Technology Telepresence Skills Legal, Regulatory and Quality Licensing, Credentialing and Privileging Reimbursement Ethical Considerations

Estimated completion time: 8 hours

Who should register: 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 pre-requisites

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 (current version)
• Audio is strongly recommended

Course Rates: 

• Individual Rate: $395
• Student Rate: $149
• Train as a team and save! Contact [email protected] for organizational rates.
• Exclusive discounted rates are available for American Telemedicine Association (ATA) members enrolling in the CORE Certificate Program. Additional discounted rates are available for ATA member organizations purchasing multiple course seats. Visit https://info.americantelemed.org/abt to learn more. 

Disclosure of faculty financial affiliations
The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing as a Joint Accreditation Provider adhere to the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, released in December 2020, as well as Commonwealth of Virginia statutes, University of Virginia policies and procedures, and associated federal and private regulations and guidelines. As the accredited provider for this CE/IPCE activity, we are responsible for ensuring that healthcare professionals have access to professional development activities that are based on best practices and scientific integrity that ultimately supports the care of patients and the public.

All individuals involved in the development and delivery of content for an accredited CE/IPCE activity are expected to disclose relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies occurring within the past 24 months (such as grants or research support, employee, consultant, stock holder, member of speakers bureau, etc.).  The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing employ appropriate mechanisms to resolve potential conflicts of interest and ensure the educational design reflects content validity, scientific rigor and balance for participants.  Questions about specific strategies can be directed to the University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.

The faculty, staff and planning committee engaged in the development of this CE/IPCE activity in the Joint Accreditation CE Office of the School of Medicine and School of Nursing have no financial affiliations to disclose.

Disclosure of discussion of non-FDA approved uses for pharmaceutical products and/or medical devices
As a Joint Accreditation provider, the University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing, requires that all faculty presenters identify and disclose any off-label or experimental uses for pharmaceutical and medical device products. It is recommended that each clinician fully review all the available data on new products or procedures prior to clinical use.

Disclosures
Amanda Allison, RN; Roxanne Baker, MD; Mandy Bell; Kathleen Bunch Meneses, MS; Katie DeJong, DO; Melissa Determan; Tom Durfee; Brian Erikson; Trisha Ferwerda; Whitney Flanagan BAN, MBA, RN-BYC; Cari Filley, MBA; Patt Herr, BSN; Nathaniel Lackman, JD; Tom Likely;  Darcy Litzen, MS; Lisa Leuning, MBA; Angel Luttmann; Luke Mack, MA; Ted McCann, BS; Lindsey Meyers; Seth Parsons, MD; Dan Rafferty; Kelly Rhone, MD; Delores Schlotterback, RN; Janell Simpkins, MD; Kristi Sidel; Michele Snyders, MSW; Rebecca Vande Keift, BSN; Megan Wexler, SW as members of the planning and content committees have not disclosed any relevant financial relationships.

Accreditation and Designation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Avera eCare and the University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing 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.

IPCE CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT:
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 7.5 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDITS TM
The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.TM   Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ANCC CONTACT HOURS
The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing awards 7.5 contact hour(s) for nurses who participate in this educational activity and complete the post activity evaluation.

The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing awards 7.5 hours of participation (consistent with the designated number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM  or ANCC contact hours) to a participant who successfully completes this educational activity. The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing maintains a record of participation for six (6) years.

ASWB
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The University of Virginia School of Medicine and School of Nursing maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 6 continuing education

MOC Self-assessment MOC II credit:
Successful completion of this activity, planned in accordance with the needed MOC requirements, enables the participant to earn MOC Part II Self-assessment points equivalent to the amount of AMA PRA Category 1TM claimed for the activity, through the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) joint initiative to create a wide array of Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Activities. The awarded transcript provides for both AMA PRA Category 1TM and MOC II Self-assessment credit for the following participating boards:
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
American Board of Pediatrics
Note: It is the accredited provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to the ACCME for the purpose of granting MOC II Self-assessment credit for the above boards.  For learners wishing to receive credit through a Member Board not included above, please refer directly to your Member Board’s MOC Part II Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment Program Requirements.

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 [email protected]. 

A Gold Standard Guarantee: Equipping you for success is our passion. The American Board of Telehealth is committed to delivering Gold Standard telehealth educational content and service. If you feel we've fallen short, promptly contact us at [email protected] 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 [email protected]. 

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 the materials. You are not authorized to record content. By registering, you agree to prevent any unauthorized copying, recording, use, distribution and/or re-broadcast of this online course. 

Tuesday, September 8, 2020, 8:00 AM - Saturday, December 31, 2022, 5:00 PM

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. 

Real reviews written by participants after completing the CORE Concepts in Telehealth Certificate Program:

“As an information technology professional, I found this information really helpful as it gave a good overview to the entire telehealth arena outside of the typical silo of just IT.”

 

"Absolutely great. Could be a wonderful addition to any medical school curriculum."

 

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"I have already referred several colleagues to this course, and will continue to do so.

 

"Greatly helped understand the clinical aspects."

 

"Excellent intro to what telehealth is about."

 

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"Highly satisfied. I thoroughly enjoyed this course and the organization."

 

"Very satisfied, I learned aspects of telehealth that I didn’t know prior."