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Rural Behavioral Health: Telehealth Challenges and Opportunities
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Course
Learn the essentials of telehealth, its challenges, and how it bridges healthcare gaps in rural areas.
Course
Rural Behavioral Health: Telehealth Challenges and Opportunities
2.0 Credits / Contact HoursText
Learn the essentials of telehealth, its challenges, and how it bridges healthcare gaps in rural areas.
Nationally & state accredited
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What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
Assess the role of telehealth in addressing behavioral health disparities in rural communities, including its impact on accessibility, affordability, and provider availability.
Develop strategies for overcoming key challenges in rural telehealth implementation, including technological limitations, policy restrictions, and patient engagement barriers.
Apply best practices for sustaining and expanding rural behavioral telehealth programs, incorporating policy advocacy, financial sustainability, and emerging technological innovations.
Course description
Telehealth has transformed access to behavioral healthcare in rural communities, offering innovative solutions to long-standing barriers such as provider shortages, geographic isolation, and limited healthcare infrastructure. However, implementing telehealth effectively in these settings presents unique challenges, including technological limitations, regulatory complexities, and patient engagement concerns. Mental health providers must develop the skills to navigate these obstacles while leveraging telehealth to expand care delivery, improve patient outcomes, and enhance service efficiency. This course provides a comprehensive examination of the opportunities and challenges associated with rural behavioral telehealth, equipping providers with practical strategies to optimize virtual care, ensure compliance with evolving policies, and address the distinct needs of rural populations. Through evidence-based approaches and case-driven learning, participants will gain the knowledge necessary to integrate telehealth into their practice, fostering greater accessibility and quality in behavioral health services for underserved communities.
Course content
Introduction
The Current Landscape of Rural Telehealth
Challenges in Rural Telehealth Implementation
Benefits of Telehealth in Rural Behavioral Health
Strategies for Enhancing Telehealth Services in Rural Areas
Best Practices in Implementing Rural Behavioral Telehealth
Sustaining and Expanding Rural Telehealth Programs
Innovations in Rural Telehealth Models
Conclusion and Future Directions
Course details
Release Date03/12/2025
Expiration Date03/12/2028
Review Date03/12/2028
ACPE UAN0657-0000-25-028-H99-P 0657-0000-25-028-H99-T
CE Broker ID20-765502
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring
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Instructor
Patricia DunnDNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Patricia DunnDNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Patricia Dunn DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse and 20 years as a Registered Nurse. She has served as an APRN for Florida Pain Institute, Heart Rhythm Associates of Brevard, House Calls of Central Florida. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Walden University, Minneapolis.
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Licensed Mental Health CounselorCertified Nursing AssistantLicensed Specialist Clinical Social WorkerPharmacistSocial Worker InternLicensed Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCertified Master Social WorkerLicensed Independent Marriage and Family TherapistLicensed Independent Social WorkerNursing Assistive PersonnelLicensed Clinical Marriage and Family TherapistLicensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Nursing AssistantConsultant PharmacistLicensed Mental Health Counselor InternLicensed Masters Social WorkerMaster's Social WorkLicensed Certified Social WorkerLicensed Baccalaureate Social WorkerLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist InternLicensed Independent Social Worker DualCertified Nursing AssistantRegistered Social Worker AssistantLicensed Marriage and Family TherapistLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist SupervisorPharmacy TechnicianBachelor's Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social Worker Advanced PracticeLicensed Graduate Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice
Accreditations
AchieveCE is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Rural Behavioral Health: Telehealth Challenges and Opportunities ", provides 2 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Nursing, Mental Health, Pharmacy. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, Pharmacist, Social Worker Intern, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Master Social Worker, Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Nursing Assistive Personnel, Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Nursing Assistant, Consultant Pharmacist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Master's Social Work, Licensed Certified Social Worker, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual, Certified Nursing Assistant, Registered Social Worker Assistant, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, Pharmacy Technician, Bachelor's Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
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Requirements & disclosures
Financial Disclosures
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:
Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner and, Content Expert and Faculty
Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner
Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC - Dentist Planner
Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer
Luke Porter – Content Reviewer
Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher
Requirements for Credit
To earn credit, participants must complete the entire activity, score at least 70% on the post-test, and submit the activity evaluation. The post-test has no time limit and may be taken as many times as needed.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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