The virtual, on-demand program is offered at no cost, providing 10 contact hours of training. The course is Board Certified–Telemental Health (BC-TMH) approved and is delivered in an asynchronous format for flexible access. The course is supported by a U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration grant, administered by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC).
“This program strengthens the ability of mental health professionals to meet clients where they are — whether in schools, homes or other integrated care settings,” said Dr. Eric Beeson, professor and chair of Marshall’s Counseling Department. “We are proud to provide high-quality, accessible training that advances both professional practice and community care.”
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Identify and apply ethical, legal and regulatory standards relevant to telebehavioral health
• Design culturally responsive protocols for engaging clients in virtual settings
• Demonstrate strategies for effective session preparation, facilitation and assessment
• Analyze complex ethical dilemmas and clinical scenarios specific to telebehavioral health
Marshall University is qualified by the Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc. (CCE) as a Registered Credential Training Provider. This qualification allows Marshall to offer courses eligible for credit toward the Board Certified-Telemental Health (BC-TMH) Credential.
The total cost to create this Telebehavioral Health Microcredential program was $14,590. The entire cost is 100% funded through a U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration grant managed by WVHEPC.
For more information or to enroll in the Telebehavioral Health Microcredential course, visit the Marshall Skills Exchange