Telehealth in Florida Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counselling

This class explores telehealth in Florida social work, highlighting technology’s role in expanding access, flexibility, and ethical delivery of remote mental health services.

🕒 3 CE HOURS

COURSE LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE

Date of course creation/update: 4/15/2025

CE Broker Tracking NO: #20-1250500

Education Pathways, LLC provider #2485, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 02/05/2026–02/05/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3 Clinical continuing education credits.

This online reading-based asynchronous distance learning course :

explores the use of telehealth in social work, marriage and family therapy, and mental health counseling. It examines Florida laws and rules governing telehealth, strategies for success in virtual practice, and ethical and legal considerations. Participants will learn about tools and platforms, risk management, cultural competency, self-care, and best practices for effective and ethical telehealth delivery.

Who Will Benefit From This Class ?

Want to Know about Reporting ?

Learning Objectives:

Demonstrate knowledge of Florida laws and rules relating to telehealth.
Recognize the advantages of telehealth in mental health counseling.
Recall tools and platforms used in telehealth practice.
Identify ethical and legal considerations in telehealth counseling.
Apply strategies for supervision, risk management, and building therapeutic relationships virtually.
Recognize the importance of cultural competency and self-care in telehealth practice.
Recall Florida statutes, registration requirements, and best practices for telehealth documentation.
Define the interstate compact for social work practice.

View Course Timed Agenda

Introduction (9 min)

Definition, overview
Activity: Read content slides, Audio

Advantages in Social Work (6 min)

Increased access, convenience, flexibility, privacy, cost-effectiveness, continuity of care, variety of therapists
Activity: Read content slides

Tools and Platforms (19 min)

Teleconferencing software, scheduling tools, EHR systems, secure messaging, therapy-specific platforms, remote monitoring, online resources
Activity: Read content slides

Ethical Considerations in Telehealth (13 min)

Privacy, confidentiality, boundaries, accessibility, equity, communication, collaboration
Activity: Read content slides, Audio Case Study

Legal Implications in Telehealth (13 min)

Licensure, informed consent, privacy/security, scope of practice, emergency protocols, duty to warn
Activity: Read content slides, Audio

Recordkeeping

Incorporated throughout
Activity: Read content slides

Part Two – Strategies for Success (60 minutes)

Professional Training and Supervision (6 min)

Training, recordkeeping, compliance, boundaries
Activity: Read content slides, Pop-Up Quiz

Risk Management Strategies (8 min)

Technology failures, malpractice, inadequate training, crisis intervention
Activity: Read content slides, Pop-Up Quiz

Building Therapeutic Relationships Virtually (15 min)

Effective session strategies, challenges, barriers
Activity: Read content slides, Flip Card Activity

Cultural Competency in Telehealth (11 min)

Impact of culture, strategies for culturally competent practice, activities to promote awareness
Activity: Read content slides

Self-Care and Burnout Prevention (17 min)

Burnout, compassion fatigue, self-care strategies, resources, support systems
Activity: Read content slides, Flip Card Activity

Audio Case Study (3 min)

Activity: Listen to Audio Case Study

Part Three – Florida Telehealth Laws and Rules (60 minutes)

Introduction (3 min)

Legislative intent, statutes regarding telehealth
Activity: Read content slides

Use of Telehealth to Provide Services (9 min)

Definitions, practice standards, records
Activity: Read content slides

Registration of Out-of-State Providers (10 min)

Registration, agents, liability, restrictions, disciplinary action
Activity: Read content slides

Venue and Patient Location (6 min)

Exceptions, other states
Activity: Read content slides, Audio Case Study, Pop-Up Quiz

Florida Registered Social Workers (6 min)

Requirements, supervisory sessions, clinical hours
Activity: Read content slides, Audio Case Study

Best Practices (8 min)

Intake, screening, disclosure, HIPAA, practice considerations
Activity: Read content slides

Documentation (6 min)

Informed consent, treatment plans, session notes, communications, billing
Activity: Read content slides

Interstate Compact (4 min)

Definition, Florida’s role
Activity: Read content slides

Capstone Case Study (8 min)

Application of course concepts
Activity: Read content slides

Part Three Test

⏱️ Total Time

180 minutes (3 CEU Hours)

Master Social Work Practice & Professional Renewal with PDHhub’s SOCIAL WORK LIBRARY

$69.99 USD

TOP FEATURES:-

Full access to all Classes and resources
Earn CE hours with every course
Downloadable certificates for licensure and portfolio
100% Money Back Guarantee

BUY NOW !

Benefits:

Virtual Access From Any Computer

Certificate of Completion for Every Class

Annual Subscription

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Frequently Asked Questions About this Class

Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Reach out to [email protected] or call us on: +1 239-544-0606

Is there a test at the end of this class?

Can I take the class at my own pace?

Will I receive a certificate of completion at the end of the class?

How long will the class be available to me?

Will the completion of my classes be reported to my licensing agency?

PDHhub Support

Visual Support

All lesson content includes high-quality captions and fully searchable transcripts for easy reference and accessibility.

Learning Pace

Need extra time for assignments? We offer flexible pacing options.

Official Requests?

Need a specific accommodation? Download our formal request form Here:

MAKE ADA REQUEST

FAQs About Our Online Classes in General