Ethics and Technology

Course Description:

Come join us for an informative and interactive morning of learning about ethics and technology in the field of mental health. We will help equip you with the most current and relevant information available on issues, such as, social media, internet communication, telehealth, electronic medical records, ethical violations and the consequences that can occur.   Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and grow!

Date:  Friday November 12, 2021  9:00-11:00 AM

Agenda: 

8:45 AM       Chat and sign in

9:00 AM      The many options for using technology in counseling

9:30 AM      Research, ethical issues, and effectiveness

10:00 AM     Practical applications and ethical dilemmas

10:45 AM     Question and Answer, Sharing, Wrap Up

Registration:

2 Ethics CE hours for $15.00

Registration is on The Center for Counseling & Wellness website at www.thecenter4counseling.com.

Registration will be limited to 30 participants and will close on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM.

Learning Objectives:

Participants completing this presentation will be able to:

• Understand the definitions of Telehealth, Ethics, and Technology.
• Identify specific types of technology in the counseling field that are currently being utilized.
• Learn what professional organizations say about Technology, Ethics, and Telehealth
• Access resources to refer to for further information and advocacy.
• Formulate strategies to determine how to best use technology in the counselor’s personal practice.

About the Instructor:

Roberta Bogle, MS, LPC-S, LAC, CCMHC, ICCS, BC-TMH has been the Clinical Director at The Center since it opened in 2011. She has over 18 years of experience working in residential and out-patient treatment for mental health and addiction problems. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Roberta welcomes individuals, couples, and families to assist them in dealing with emotional, relational, cognitive, behavioral, and spiritual challenges. She takes a holistic approach integrating evidence based spiritual, cognitive, and behavioral techniques to provide wellness, restoration, and healing. Roberta is a certified Prepare/Enrich Marriage and Premarital Counselor and Trainer, a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Supervisor, a Gottman Method Level 2 trained relationship counselor, a trained EMDR therapist, and a certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology-Psychology from Wesleyan University in Connecticut and her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Wright State University in Ohio. She is a member of the national and South Carolina state chapter of the American Mental Health Counselor Association and is a certified instructor to provide Continued Education Units in the state of South Carolina LLR Board #4542.  As the Clinical Director of The Center, Roberta has a passion to fulfill the mission of The Center, “To Bring Hope and Healing to Mind, Body, and Relationships.” This mission applies to all potential clients.  A critical part of accomplishing this mission, removing barriers to services, such as, stigma, finances, cultural issues, health concerns, and transportation.  The use of technology is becoming more and more necessary to keep up in our rapidly changing world.  We will explore some of the challenges to using technology in safe and ethical ways to serve our clients in the best ways possible.

Schedule and CE credit:

Date:  Friday November 12, 2021  9:00-11:00 AM

Agenda: 

8:45 AM       Chat and sign in

9:00 AM      The many options for using technology in counseling

9:30 AM      Research, ethical issues, and effectiveness

10:00 AM     Practical applications and ethical dilemmas

10:45 AM     Question and Answer, Sharing, Wrap Up

Webinar sign-in is available 15 minutes before the webinar begins at 8:45 AM. There will be a check-in mid-way through the presentation and there will be no break due to the Webinar being only 2 hours long. When the course adjourns, a link for the Evaluation Form will be sent by email  within 24 hours to the email on file for the participant. A CEU certificate will be sent after receipt of the Evaluation Form within 5 working days.

SPONSOR The Center for Counseling & Wellness, Inc. (The Center) is a non-profit human services organization dedicated to serving the needs of the local community. Neither The Center nor any instructor has a material or other financial relationship with any health care-related business that may be mentioned in an educational program. If The Center were ever to use an instructor who had a material or other financial relationship with an entity mentioned in an educational program, that relationship would be disclosed at the beginning of the program. The Center takes all steps to ensure that all relevant program decisions are made free of the control of a commercial interest as defined in applicable regulatory policies, standards, and guidelines. The Center’s address and other contact information follows: 110 Ye Olde Kings Hwy, North Myrtle Beach, SC. Customer service: 1-843-663-0770; Fax: 843-663-0772; E-Mail: admin@thecenter4counseling.com; Website: www.thecenter4counseling.com; Tax Identification Number: 45-3110009.

Every instructor is either a compensated employee or independent contractor of The Center.

How to sign into the Webinar:

(1) By using a PC or Mac computer, participants can participate in this seminar from anywhere using the WebEx site or APP. The computer must be equipped with Internet access.    (2) Computers (PC or Mac) with external speakers and/or headphones are required to listen to the Webinar. participants can type their responses to Webinar content by using an online special text feature. Only a keyboard is needed for the online text feature.    (3) To use a tablet or mobile device you may download the WebEx app from the Apple Store (iOS) or from the Google Play Store.     (4) To view the Webinar, participants will, by e-mail, be provided with a Registration Confirmation and instructions on how to link up to the Webinar.    (5) PLEASE visit the WebEx site or APP a few days before the webinar to ensure that you will be able to view the webinar at the appointed time.  If you still need additional help, please contact The Center at 937-671-7703 by phone or text.