
Current and Future Roles of Telehealth
This course provides an overview of the lessons learned from previous pandemics, steps health care providers and public health authorities can take to mitigate and respond to a disease pandemic, and discusses current and future roles that telemedicine can play in ensuring patients have access to medical care, especially during pandemics.
Target Audience
Advanced Practice RN, Audiologist, Certified Nursing Assistant, Clinical Lab Personnel, Dental Hygienist, Dentist, Dietitian/Nutritionist, Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Doctor, Mental Health Professionals, Nutrition Counselor, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Physician Assistant, Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the advantages of using telemedicine during a crisis.
- Discuss the expanding role of telemedicine in providing health care.
- Discuss the various types of telemedicine technology.
- Identify the benefits and challenges posed by telemedicine.
- Discuss the regulations and standards surrounding telemedicine services and technology.
- Discuss security and privacy concerns surrounding telemedicine.
Additional Information
Jaimini Patel, RPH, PHD, MBA
AchieveCE is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2025.
AchieveCE is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Georgia Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. GNA Approved Provider Number is 4003268. AchieveCE is an approved provider from July 14, 2022 to July 14, 2025.
Requirements for Credit
Participants must score a passing grade of 70% or higher on the activity post-test and complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered properly in your profile.
Available Credit
- 3.00 Contact hours