Arizona Telemedicine Training Program

The Arizona Telemedicine Training Program and Southwest Telehealth Resource Center offer comprehensive instruction in telemedicine program management. Our half-day training courses cover various aspects of telemedicine and telehealth.

There are two tracks offered throughout the year.

Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in learning about this dynamic field! These training courses are great for networking and building relationships with other telemedicine providers.

The instructors of the Arizona Telemedicine Training Program are renowned national experts in telehealth, distance education, and operations. They regularly present at both national and international conferences and have authored numerous papers in their respective fields.

Training Objectives:

• To provide ongoing training courses for healthcare professionals.
• To improve public health in rural and urban communities by providing current information and training.
• To provide health care systems throughout the state with information, training, and expertise in the field of telemedicine.

Developing a Telemedicine Program

January 28, 2025
April 1, 2025
September 9, 2025
9:15 AM - 12:30 pm PDT (Arizona Time)

Topics

• Telemedicine Guidelines and Standards for a Successful Program
• Virtual Communication Etiquette
• Creating Strategic Business Plan for Telemedicine Services
• Telemedicine Privacy and Cybersecurity
• Telehealth Law & Policy
• Health Equity in Virtual Healthcare

Outcome Objectives

• Determine clinical settings in which telemedicine practice is applicable.
• Incorporate training for support staff (including nurses and PAs) to facilitate provision of telemedicine services.
• Create work plans for patients that will provide them the best and least expensive access to healthcare at a distance.
• Utilize telemedicine services for patients served at a distance.

Register for Developing a Telemedicine Program:

   January 28th

Telemedicine Applications and Services

June 4, 2024
November 19, 2024
9:15 AM - 12:30 pm PDT (Arizona Time)

Potential Topics

• Tele-Pediatrics in Global Community
• Telepsychiatry
• Telehealth and Nursing
• Telehealth and Physical Therapy
• Telehealth and Occupational Therapy
• Tele-Dentistry
• Tele-Infectious Disease Clinic

Outcome Objectives

• Determine clinical settings in which telehealth practice is applicable.
• Utilize telemedicine applications to provide healthcare services to remote patients.
• Differentiate strengths and limitations to applying telemedicine in various clinical scenarios.
• Partner with telephysicians to create more comprehensive treatment plan for patients.

Accreditation / Credit Designation Statement
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

All individuals in a position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.

Register for Telemedicine Applications and Services:

  November 19th

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