HIPAA vs FERPA
2 Ethics CE — Course Level Intermediate
Start date for course offering: September 11, 2023.
The course is currently open: no registration deadline
This two-hour recorded asynchronous distance learning course reviews an ethics course created for mental health professionals addressing the key aspects of HIPAA and FERPA as they pertain to mental health services. With the greater integration of mental health services into school systems, the knowledge and understanding of how HIPAA and FERPA impact the care of students and the record-keeping responsibilities of mental health therapists is imperative.
The course is composed of a webinar-style video presentation with a corresponding post-test and course evaluation. Participants must complete both and receive a pass score of at least 80% to receive a certificate of completion.
This course is appropriate for social workers, mental health professionals, and professional counselors.
Contents
This course is designed to help therapists in a variety of outpatient settings understand the impact of HIPAA and FERPA on their therapeutic practice. In the first section, we will set the stage for the learning that will take place in this course. You will learn about the course objectives, and the current context for mental health professionals as it pertains to the incorporation of HIPAA and FERPA laws into mental health practice. The course is divided into sections of several different videos and supplemental resources.
Later you will learn all about HIPAA. Take a deeper dive into the details of what is covered in this law, who is subject to this law, and how it impacts mental health care. This is followed by a deeper dive into the law of FEPRA. Participants will learn more about information protected in this law, who is subject to FEPRA, and how it applies to mental health practice.
Finally, we combine and apply all of the preceding material. You have learned the basics of HIPAA. You have learned the basics of FERPA. So, now how do these laws practically play out in the context of mental health practice?
In this section, you will learn more about the key similarities and differences between these 2 laws and gain a better understanding of how they work together in various contexts of practice.
You will find two supplemental documents and resources linked before the start of the video lecture content. These resources will be referenced in the video lecture and explained further in the application of the content.
This course is primarily structured through video lectures with supplemental reading, resources for application into practice, and built-in quizzes to confirm learner understanding.
Course learning objectives include:
Identify the key similarities between HIPAA and FERPA.
Identify the key difference between HIPAA and FERPA.
Demonstrate best practices for the implementation and upholding of these laws as a mental health provider.
This course is formatted to include a video webinar, a post-test quiz to review content, and an end-of-course evaluation, where you will be able to request a CE certificate for records. All parts of the course must be completed. The course post-test and evaluation are the only aspects of interactivity required for course completion. (Course certificates will be sent to the email address provided within five business days of the competition of the course.)
The post-test as well as the end-of-course evaluation are required elements for course completion and participants will not receive a course certificate without the completion of these items. Participants must submit a post-test at least an 80% correct rate to fulfill this requirement. Multiple attempts to achieve an 80% passing score are permitted.
This course meets the criteria for 2 ETHICS CEs.
This course meets the criteria for TX BHEC continuing education and is compliant with all standards of the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program.
Click the signup link below to access the course content. This is an on-demand course and can be accessed at any time. This course utilizes the Podia learning platform and can be accessed through any online browser.
**Therapy Training Collective, provider number 2072, 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: 8/16/2025. Social workers completing this course receive [2] continuing education credits.
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ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Kasey Shaw Salyer, LCSW-S, Board-Approved Supervisor, EMDR Therapist, and Approved Consultant
Kasey earned her master’s of social work from Baylor University. She started her therapy career working with victims of crime and abuse through a nonprofit. Kasey has worked in various outpatient capacities and currently owns and practices at Salyer Counseling Group in Arlington, TX. She has gained specialized training in complex trauma, dissociation, and early trauma and neglect. Kasey is passionate about service and understanding clients with complex trauma needs and equipping and supporting the development of other therapists in this area.
Furthermore, as a board-approved supervisor, Kasey is passionate about equipping other therapists with the skills and information to practice ethically and confidently in their therapeutic practice.
Because the course can be accessed at any time and users may participate in their own time frame, sales for course registration are final with no cancellations permitted. Refunds will be issued on a case-by-case basis, contact us at info@therapytrainingcollective.com. See our official grievance policy for more information.
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