Our asynchronous offerings are available to anyone, regardless of affiliation with Marshall University. You can find the complete information for each offering, including titles, presenters, learning objectives, and contact hours on the Marshall University Skills Exchange by creating an account here: https://marshalluniversity2.my.site.com/skills/s/skillsexchange?category=Counseling
Telebehavioral Health Microcredential Program
https://marshalluniversity2.my.site.com/skills/s/skillsexchange?pId=a2zV400000Hx08uIAB
Instructors: Eric T. Beeson PhD, BC-TMH, LPC; Britani S. Black, Psy. D.; Sandra S. Stroebel, PhD; Jonathan Lent, PhD; & Jim Harris, EdD, LICSW
NBCC Credit: 10 hours. Learners that complete all modules and the final exam will be awarded 10 contact hours. Continuing education contact hours will only be awarded after completion of the program. No continued education contact hours will be awarded for partially completed material.
Description: This course provides a comprehensive foundation in telebehavioral health practice, equipping learners with the knowledge and skills to ethically and effectively deliver services across the continuum of care. Learners will explore key legal, ethical, and regulatory standards, develop culturally responsive approaches, and establish practical protocols for client engagement. Emphasis is placed on preparing for and facilitating virtual sessions, selecting secure technology platforms, managing crises, conducting assessments, and addressing unique clinical considerations in diverse settings. The course also highlights interdisciplinary collaboration, informed consent and disclosure practices, and the use of technology in compliance with professional standards.
This course is built on the standards created by the Center for Credentialing and Education’s Board Certification in Telemental Health (https://www.cce-global.org/credentialing/bctmh) as well as the Coalition for Technological in Behavioral Sciences Interprofessional Telebehavioral Health Competency Framework (https://ctibs.org/ctibs-telebehavioral-health-competency-framework-re-published/).
Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify and apply ethical, legal, and regulatory standards relevant to telebehavioral health practice across diverse service delivery models.
- Design culturally responsive protocols for engaging clients in virtual settings, including intake, informed consent, and crisis response procedures.
- Demonstrate strategies for effective session preparation, facilitation, and assessment in synchronous and asynchronous telebehavioral health environments.
- Analyze complex ethical dilemmas and clinical scenarios specific to telebehavioral health, including services in schools, homes, and integrated care settings.
Training Provider Approval Status:
Marshall University has been qualified by the Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc. (CCE) as a Registered Credential Training Provider, RCTP No. RCTP1005-BC-TMH, to provide training courses qualified for credit for eligibility for the Board Certified-Telemental Health (BC-TMH) Credential. Courses that qualify for CCE credit are clearly identified. Marshall University is solely responsible for all aspects of the training courses.
More information on the BC-TMH credential can be found here: https://www.cce-global.org/credentialing/bctmh
Cost: Free. This program was supported by a U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration grant, administered by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. Donations are accepted to support the ongoing sustainability of the project here: https://give.marshall.edu/project/26398/donate?des_id=657677
Neuroscience Literacy for Mental Health Professionals Microcredential Program and Community of Practice
- Live Participation: https://sites.google.com/view/neuroliteracy/home (NBCC credit awarded for each live session participation)
- Community of Practice and Asynchronous Registration (no NBCC credit awarded): https://marshalluniversity2.my.site.com/skills/s/skillsexchange?pId=a2zV400000Hx089IAB
Cost: Free. Supported by the Dana Foundation (https://dana.org/). Donations are accepted to support the administrative costs of offering continuing education credits at https://give.marshall.edu/project/26398/donate?des_id=657677
