Therapy Tidbits January/February 2018

Course overview

Therapy Tidbits – January/February 2018 is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course comprised of select articles from the January/February 2018 issue of The National Psychologist, a private, independent bi-monthly newspaper intended to keep psychologists (and other mental health professionals) informed about practice issues. The articles included in this course are: Legalization for Medical Use Means Psychologists Should Study Marijuana - Discusses the variables involved in considering if marijuana may be a beneficial treatment for patients. Second EPPP Exam to be Mandatory - Summarizes the upcoming changes regarding the mandatory second EPPP exam. CMS Unfairly Penalizing Psychologists’ PQRS Reports - Reviews the difficulties practitioners are facing with PQRS reports and provides information on how APA will help in 2018. How to Fine Tune Consultations - Offers advice on how to determine when a consultation may be necessary and who may be best equipped to provide you the necessary information. Gun Violence: A Professional Psychology Proposal - Describes the NAPPP’s proposal to help reduce gun violence. High Quality, Well Documented Patient Care is Risk Management - Explains how developing habits of good practice and judicious competence underlie risk management protocols. Remaining Resilient as an ECP, Despite Stress - Provides strategies that may help mental health providers establish good boundaries and self-care while supporting clients who are dealing with painful experiences and loss. Ministries Exempt from ACA Strictures - An overview of the ever-growing Heath Care Sharing Ministries (HCSM) medical coverage option. Course #11-16 | 2018 | 17 pages | 10 posttest questions