UVA: Foundations of Telehealth

This course offers a comprehensive overview of telehealth, covering technical, professional, regulatory, and financial aspects for clinicians, healthcare teams, technologists, administrators, and policymakers.

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About this Course

The Foundations in Telehealth course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of current technologies and care delivery models and an introduction to the public policies that inform telehealth practice.

Course Highlights:

  • A broad-based perspective of telehealth, telehealth terminology, and telehealth use cases
  • Identification of telehealth technology and security requirements
  • Skills for employing proper etiquette when using telehealth
  • Awareness of public policies informing the use of telehealth
  • The building blocks of use-case development
  • Identification and location of trusted resources in the field
  • Awareness of the strategic and financial considerations for telehealth

This course is licensed from TelehealthVillage @ the University of Virginia.

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Language Availability: English

Suggested Audiences: Administrators, APPs, Healthcare Professionals, Nurses, Physicians, Public Policy Experts, Technologists

Organizational Subscription Price: $675 per year/per site for government and non-profit organizations; $750 per year/per site for for-profit organizations
Independent Learner Price: $49.17

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Course Content

Foundations of Telehealth

Learning objectives:

  • Define essential terminology related to telehealth and telemedicine
  • Examine common modes of telehealth delivery and the processes for how interactions occur
  • Discuss the most common benefits of using telehealth technology
  • Describe current models and use cases of telehealth interactions
  • Discuss technology considerations that impact the telehealth experience
  • Analyze etiquette practices that should be used before, during, and after telehealth interactions
  • Describe reimbursement restrictions and legislation affecting the use of telehealth
  • Examine policies that have shaped the landscape of the telehealth field
  • Discuss standards and guidelines specific to telehealth administration
  • Identify strategic drivers and performance metrics used in successful telehealth programs

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21360 (English)
Author(s): Karen Rheuban, MD - University of Virginia; David Cattell-Gordon, MSW - University of Virginia; Kathleen Bunch Meneses, MS - University of Virginia; Jann Balmer, PhD, RN, FAAN - University of Virginia; Marci Kramer, MS - University of Virginia


CME/CEU Credits

CE credits and units are available at no additional cost for TelehealthVillage @UVA courses. Learn more about CE/CME Credits.

Physicians
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
1 Credit
November 1, 2024
October 31, 2026
Nurses
Nursing Contact Hour
1 Credit
November 1, 2024
October 31, 2026
Other Participants
Certificate of Participation
1 Credit
November 1, 2024
October 31, 2026


FAQs

How long does the course take?

The course takes approximately one hour to complete.

Is CME/CE credit available?

Yes, CME/CE credit is available for this course.


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