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TELEPSYCHOLOGY GUIDELINES

TELEPSYCHOLOGY GUIDELINES. Ohio Psychological Association Convention October 25, 2007. WHAT IS TELEPSYCHOLOGY?. Telepsychology is the provision of non-face-to-face psychological services by distance communication technology such as telephone, E-mail, chat and videoconferencing.

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TELEPSYCHOLOGY GUIDELINES

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  1. TELEPSYCHOLOGY GUIDELINES Ohio Psychological Association Convention October 25, 2007

  2. WHAT IS TELEPSYCHOLOGY? Telepsychology is the provision of non-face-to-face psychological services by distance communication technology such as telephone, E-mail, chat and videoconferencing.

  3. Communications & Technology Committee Mission “to propose a set of flexible and workable guidelines that can be applied by psychologists when providing telepsychology services. . . They are intended to be applicable to any psychological services provided using communication technology.”

  4. Guidelines v. Standards Guidelines are recommended or aspirational Standards are mandatory expectations

  5. Why Telepsychology Guidelines? Legal & Regulatory Accountability APA Code of Ethics but no guidelines for electronic communications Public Benefit Professional Guidance

  6. Relevant Telehealth Guidelines and Standards International Society Mental Health Online American Counseling Association National Board of Certified Counselors American Mental Health Counselors Association

  7. Guidelines Development Process Review of relevant guidelines and standards Develop draft and submit to OPA Board for initial comments Submit revised draft to general OPA membership for comments Review comments and submit draft to OPA Board for review and approval

  8. Draft Guidelines Appropriate use of telepsychology Legal & ethical requirements Informed Consent Disclosures Secure communications / Electronic transfer of client information Access to and storage of electronic communication Fees & Financial arrangements

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