This video provides a detailed walkthrough of the most common questions psychologists have about PSYPACT. The content comes from real provider questions I’ve gathered over the past year and is designed to help you understand how PSYPACT functions in day-to-day clinical practice.

This video covers:

• Clear definitions of E.Passport, APIT, and TAP
• How PSYPACT jurisdiction works (home state, receiving state, distant state)
• What laws apply when you and your patient are in different states
• How to apply for or renew your E.Passport and APIT
• CE requirements related to technology and telepsychology
• Documentation expectations, including location, consent, and emergency planning
• Temporary in-person practice rules and TAP day limits
• Considerations when you travel or when patients travel
• Common logistical questions psychologists run into during application or renewal

You’ll also find guidance on where to locate up-to-date PSYPACT rules, how to connect with PSYPACT staff, and how to use directories to help clients find authorized providers. You can also get CE's for watching this webinar.

Course Materials, full slide deck, links, resources, and CE certificate referenced in this video are available at: https://learn.findempathy.com/courses/PSYPACT_top_questions_answered

More PSYPACT Courses: https://learn.findempathy.com/collections/psypact

About Find Empathy Find Empathy creates educational content for mental health professionals, with a focus on technology-enabled practice, PSYPACT-related issues, rehabilitation psychology, and chronic illness. All course content is available to watch or listen for free via YouTube and the Find Empathy Podcast. CE credit is optional for those who need it.

Helpful Links:

• PSYPACT official website: https://psypact.org
• ASPPB PSYPRO applications: https://psypro.org
• PSYPACT Spotlight Directory: https://directory.psypact.org
• Verify PSYPACT authorizations: https://verifypsypact.org
• EBG Telemental Health Law Tracker: https://ebglaw.com/telehealth

CONTINUING EDUCATION

If you are a psychologist or social worker and want CE credits for listening this episode, click on this link.

To find out more about all our CE courses click here.

PODCAST SUMMARY

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify 2 ways telepsychology can be used on inpatient or medical ICU units.
2. Name at least 2 reasons to be cautious about relying on only telepsychology on inpatient units.
3. Describe the safety, ethical, legal, and logistical considerations that should be examined and identified and problem-solved prior to initiating telepsychology as an inpatient psychologist.

Our Experts:

• Megan Hosey Mastalerz, PhD - Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Mayra Lizeth Sanchez Gonzalez, PhD - Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

COST

• Listening, reading, or watching the course content is free.
• Pay only if you need the continuing education credits.
• This course costs $20 and provides 1 CE credit

CONTINUING EDUCATION

If you are a psychologist or social worker and want CE credits for listening this episode, click on this link:

To find out more about all our CE courses visit: https://learn.findempathy.com.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe relevant patient privacy protections and compliance requirements when using technology to deliver telepsychology services with neurologic, medical, or disability populations.
2. Identify at least 2 ways to ensure confidentiality and privacy during outpatient individual or group telepsychology visits.
3. Describe at least 3 strengths or ways telepsychology has reduced barriers for neurologic, medical, or disability populations, AND 3 barriers that should be examined by the practicing psychologist prior to initiating use of technology.
4. Describe technical, ethical, legal, and diagnosis specific clinical considerations that should be examined and identified prior to initiating outpatient telepsychology or teleneuropsychological assessment.

PODCAST SUMMARY

• Available research and literature on telepsychology's application for neurologic, medical, and disability patient groups
• Telepsychology's use in outpatient care
• Use of technology to increase mental health access for inpatient rehabilitation units and the medical ICU.
• How family and care partner participation may be boosted with telepsychology
  
  

• Ensure Competence of the Psychologist to utilize and practice telepsychology and/or tele-neuropsychology
• Standards of Care in the Delivery of Telepsychology Services in Rehabilitation and Neurologic Populations
• Informed Consent of Patient, especially when considering patients with cognitive impairment or dysfunction
• Ensuring Confidentiality of Data and Information