Telehealth in Texas: Legal and Ethical Standards (4 CE Hours)
- 1 Section
- 5 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
Telehealth in Texas: Legal and Ethical Standards (4 CE Hours)
- Course Overview & Introduction
- Module 1: The Regulatory Landscape: BHEC, Texas Administrative Code, and TAS
- Module 2: Digital Ethics: Informed Consent, Boundaries, and Identity Verification
- Module 3: The Security Mandate: HIPAA, Encryption, and Platform Compliance
- Module 4: Crisis and Jurisdiction: Emergency Protocols and the Interstate Compact
- Post Test: Telehealth in Texas: Legal and Ethical Standards
- Program Evaluation
This comprehensive 4-hour Continuing Education course provides Texas behavioral health professionals with a rigorous examination of the regulatory and ethical landscape of Telehealth. As the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) consolidates oversight and digital modalities become standard practice, clinicians must navigate a complex web of state administrative codes and federal HIPAA mandates. This course dissects specific Texas rules regarding Technology-Assisted Services (TAS), informed consent requirements, and the evolving Interstate Counseling Compact. Participants will gain critical risk management strategies for emergency response with remote clients and master the digital boundaries necessary to protect their license and the public.
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