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Therapy Tidbits – March/April 2019

The National Psychologist

CE Credit: 1 Hour

Target Audience: Psychology CE

Learning Level: Introductory

Course Type: Online

Course Abstract

Therapy Tidbits – March/April 2019 is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course comprised of select articles from the March/April 2019 issue of The National Psychologist, a private, independent bi-monthly newspaper intended to keep psychologists informed about practice issues. The articles included in this course are:

  • Major Push Seeks to Expand RxP Jurisdictions – Discusses the efforts of the RxP movement, including challenges along the path to prescription authority for psychologists.
  • Controversy Swirls around APA Guidelines on Men, Boys – Explains the purpose of the APA guidelines, and the criticism they have undergone.
  • PSYPACT Almost Ready to Take Effect – Introduces what PSYPACT is and explains what needs to happen for it to commence.
  • Retirees are Untapped Market for Psychologists – Explains how psychologists can help those planning for retirement, and those who are in process of it.
  • Integrated Care is Future for Psychology – Acknowledges the changing healthcare platform and provides suggestions for future psychologists to excel in integrated care.
  • Rule-Making, State Boards Reshaping Psychology – Questions the TSBEP decision to grant unsupervised practice to masters-level Licensed Psychological Associates (LPAs).
  • Pain Management Demands Attention to Mental Health – Discusses how psychologists can be integral in ending the war on prescription drug abuse.
  • Choosing Interpreter Requires Considerations – Provides points to consider when choosing an interpreter for use in clinical practice.
  • Practicalities in Animal Assisted Therapy – Provides practical, experience-based advise on including animals in your practice with patients.

Closeout Course #11-26 | 2019 | 19 pages | 10 posttest questions

Learning Objectives

1. Describe two areas of concern surrounding psychologists gaining RxP approval
2. Explain the purpose of PSYPACT and what is needed before it can commence operations
3. Identify three recommendations for future psychologists to succeed in the integrated care setting
4. List three ways that psychologists can help to wage the war on prescription drug abuse
CE INFORMATION

Professional Development Resources is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Professional Development Resources maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Professional Development Resources is also approved by the Florida Board of Psychology and the Office of School Psychology and is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion). Professional Development Resources, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists (#PSY-0145).

COURSE DIRECTIONS

This online course provides instant access to the course materials (PDF download) and CE test. The course is text-based (reading) and the CE test is open-book (you can print the test to mark your answers on it while reading the course document).

Successful completion of this course involves passing an online test (80% required, 3 chances to take) and we ask that you also complete a brief course evaluation. Click here to learn more.

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About the Author(s)

The National Psychologist is a private, independent online newspaper intended to keep psychologists informed about practice issues. Contributions and letters are invited. The editor reserves the right to edit articles and submissions for clarity and/or to meet specific space limitations. Publication staff is not responsible for opinions or facts in bylined articles. Click here to subscribe to TNP.

Disclosure:

Financial: The content for this course was published by The National Psychologist.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.


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