TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
APA Continuing Education: Telepsychology Best Practices 101 Series
Date/Time: On demand
Free of charge for limited time
https://apa.content.online/catalog/product.xhtml?eid=15132&eid=1921
The Telepsychology Best Practices 101 training series is an introduction to the ins and outs of real-world telepsychology. Each 2-hour webinar details the competencies needed for telepractice, including critical ethical, legal, clinical, and technical issues, together with reimbursement strategies. The series discusses practical ways to leverage a variety of technologies with a focus on video conferencing. As an introduction to the field, this training series outlines a variety of routes to reach more people, to lower your overhead and to focus on the specialty area(s) that interest you most.
National Register: A Practical Guide to Providing Telepsychology with Minimal Risk
Date/Time: On Demand
Free
https://www.nationalregister.org/npc-telepsych-video/
At the 2019 National Practice Conference presented in conjunction with our friends at The Trust, we video-recorded an outstanding three-hour session titled A Practical Guide to Providing Telepsychology with Minimal Risk. This presentation featured three of psychology’s leaders in the practice, regulation, and risk management of telehealth: Drs. Mary Alvord, Alex Siegel, and Eric Harris.
Interorganizational Practice Committee: Neuropsychology Toolkit
Date/Time: On Demand
Compilation of resources related to teleneuropsychology practice guidelines, research/validation, reimbursement, training/webinars, state-by-state resources, risk management, and remote assessment models/tools.
https://iopc.squarespace.com/teleneuropsychology
Additional updates and resources released by IOPC can be found on their website:
Navigating Neuropsychology Podcast: Teleneuropsychology with Dr. Munro Cullum
Date/Time: On Demand
Free
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting every corner of our world, and neuropsychology is certainly not immune from its effects.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Sticher, Android, Google Play Music
National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR)
Date/Time: On Demand
Free
Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR) are promising practices for disaster behavioral health response and recovery. Both PFA and SPR were developed by the National Center for PTSD and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, as well as other individuals involved in coordinating and participating in disaster response and recovery.
PFA and SPR intervention strategies are intended for use with children, adolescents, parents and caretakers, families, and adults who are survivors or witnesses exposed to disaster or terrorism. PFA and SPR can also be provided to first responders and other disaster relief workers.
https://learn.nctsn.org/course/index.php?categoryid=11
Pearson Free Assessment Webinars
Date/Time: On Demand
Free
Provides past and upcoming free webinars on how to administer, score, and interpret various assessments.
KnowNeuropsychology Didactic Series
Date/Time: On Demand
Free
Upcoming and recorded didactics in neuropsychology. Topics include clinical disorders, professional development, clinical practice, and research.
http://knowneuropsych.org/neuropsychology-didactic-series/
POSITION STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION
Update from APPIC: Counting Telehealth Hours
https://www.appic.org/Portals/0/downloads/AAPI_TelementalModification_032420.pdf
This link provides excellent information to trainees on training modifications made by APPIC. APPIC has approved the accrual of telephone based telehealth hours towards application for internship. The AAPI will be revised to include a place to record these hours. Trainees should begin to track their telephone-based hours.
APPIC: Joint Statement from APA, CPA, APPIC, and ASPPB on Psychology Training and Education:
APA Commission on Accreditation COVID-19 Updates:
Council of Chairs of Training Councils: Statement on Education and Training Considerations During COVID-19 Pandemic
Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB): EPPP Updates
https://www.asppb.net/page/pearsonCOVID19updates
Canadian Council of Professional Psychology Programs: Joint Statement from ACPRO, CCPPP, and CPA:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_jD7reYn_FpKkyXWMOc_f5JmutTDaAuy/view
APPIC Covid-19 Information and FAQ:
https://www.appic.org/News-Articles/ArtMID/1931/ArticleID/4/COVID-19-Information
APA Covid-19 Information and Resources:
Continually updated by APA for psychologists, health-care workers and the public.
https://www.apa.org/topics/covid-19
https://www.apa.org/education/covid-questions
https://www.apaservices.org/practice/news/covid19-psychology-services-protection
Federal Student Aid: Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents Overview & FAQ
APA: A Review of the Latest Apps and Tools for Practicing Psychologists:
Experts provides ratings and reviews of software and applications to be used either by practicing psychologists or their clients in conjunction with psychological services. Includes reviews and recommendations for useful apps to use for personal stress release (e.g., mindfulness and mediation), as well as ones that can be used for telehealth with clients.
https://www.apaservices.org/practice/business/technology/tech-column
APA Webinar Series: Staying on Track During a Pandemic
Join APA for a weekly webinar series on practical strategies and expert advice for students, early career psychologists, and their allies. In these hour-long webinars, we’ll discuss topics ranging from completing your dissertation from afar to managing your finances.
https://pages.apa.org/staying-on-track/
Additional links and resources may also be found in a recent good doc created by our peers/colleagues with ANST
APA Style: How to Create an APA Style Reference for a Canceled Conference Presentation
https://apastyle.apa.org/blog/canceled-conferences
JOIN THE NPSYCH LISTSERVE
https://jneuro.mrivner.com/index.php/13-npsych/86-npsych-home-page
Receive emails daily from the neuropsychology community! Emails include a word of the day (WOD), consultation about interesting cases, conversations about norms and tests, and general discussion about goings on in our field. It’s a great way to keep up to date and contribute to the conversation.
Readings: Published articles related to teleneuropsychology
Brearly TW, Shura RD, Martindale SL, et al. Neuropsychological Test Administration by Videoconference: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Neuropsychol Rev. 2017;27(2):174–186. doi:10.1007/s11065-017-9349-1
Galusha-Glasscock JM, Horton DK, Weiner MF, Cullum CM. Video Teleconference Administration of the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status. Arch Clin Neuropsychol. 2016;31(1):8–11. doi:10.1093/arclin/acv058
Munro Cullum C, Hynan LS, Grosch M, Parikh M, Weiner MF. Teleneuropsychology: evidence for video teleconference-based neuropsychological assessment. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2014;20(10):1028–1033. doi:10.1017/S1355617714000873
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