Global Certificate in Telepsychiatry Crisis Support Techniques

• Telepsychiatry Fundamentals: Understanding the basics of telepsychiatry, its benefits, and limitations. This unit will cover the history, current state, and future of telepsychiatry. • Crisis Assessment and Intervention: Learning how to assess and intervene in a mental health crisis via telepsychiatry. This unit will focus on recognizing signs of crisis, safety planning, and intervention techniques. • Cultural Competence in Telepsychiatry: Developing cultural competence in telepsychiatry to provide effective care to diverse populations. This unit will cover cultural sensitivity, awareness, and competence. • Legal and Ethical Considerations: Understanding legal and ethical issues in telepsychiatry. This unit will cover confidentiality, informed consent, and telepsychiatry regulations in different jurisdictions. • Technical Skills for Telepsychiatry: Mastering the technical skills required for effective telepsychiatry practice. This unit will cover video conferencing software, electronic health records, and other relevant technologies. • Crisis Support Techniques: Learning effective crisis support techniques for telepsychiatry. This unit will cover de-escalation strategies, active listening, and problem-solving skills. • Self-Care for Telepsychiatry Providers: Practicing self-care to prevent burnout and maintain well-being in telepsychiatry practice. This unit will cover stress management, boundaries, and work-life balance.