Arizona Telemedicine Training Program
The Arizona Telemedicine Program (ATP) and the Southwest Telehealth Resource Center (SWTRC) offers 1-day training courses on telemedicine and telehealth. There are two tracks offered throughout the year; 1) Developing a Telemedicine Program and 2) Telemedicine Applications. ATP's staff and colleagues, many of whom are national experts in telehealth, distance education and the business of telemedicine, teach both tracks. Advanced Registration is required to attend ATP training courses.
Locations: Virtual (until further notice)
Who should attend?
These courses are excellent for individuals or groups who have some telehealth experience and are interested in expanding their services. They are also great courses for those new to telehealth who are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of this growing industry.
Course Goals:
- To provide ongoing training for health care professionals involved or interested in clinical telemedicine and telehealth services
- To promote improved public health in rural and urban communities by providing current telemedicine and telehealth information and training
- To provide health care systems throughout Arizona and nationally with information, training, and expertise in telemedicine and telehealth application
TRACK 1:
Developing a Telemedicine Program
- February 6, 2023
- May 1, 2023
- September 18, 2023
Course Content:
This course gives a broad overview of a variety of telemedicine topics, including:
- Clinical services
- Telecommunications and infrastructure development/operations
- Evaluation
- Business aspects
- Equipment demonstration virtual tour
Outcome Objectives
1. Apply telehealth best practices in the clinical integration of telehealth services as applicable.
2. Incorporate basic financial principles and latest billing policy updates for telehealth business planning.
3. Incorporate evaluation and assessment metrics for telehealth services.
4. Apply network and patient data security technologies for telehealth services.
5. Incorporate virtual etiquette and best practices to effectively communicate using telehealth technology, including cameras, software, and peripheral devices.
6. Recognize telehealth deliveries and resources that promote equitable access to care.
Accreditation / Credit Designation Statement
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.25 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
All Faculty, CME Planning Committee Members, and the CME Office Reviewers have disclosed that they do not have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that could constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.
TRACK 2:
Telemedicine Applications
- March 27, 2023
- August 21, 2023
- November 6, 2023
Course Content:
This course covers advanced telemedicine topics through an in-depth look at real-world clinical applications of telemedicine and telehealth.
- Pediatrics - neonatal
- Telepsychiatry
- Infectious Disease
- Teleradiology
- Telehealth and Physical Therapy
- Telehealth and Nursing
- Telehealth and Occupational Therapy
Outcome Objectives
1. Utilize telemedicine services for patients they are serving at a distance.
2. Create work plans for patients that will provide them the best and least expensive access to healthcare at a distance.
3. Partner with telephysicians to create interdisciplinary teams.
4. Determine clinical settings in which telehealth practice is applicable.
5. Identify training needs of support staff including nurses and PAs.
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 4.5 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
All Faculty, CME Planning Committee Members, and the CME Office Reviewers have disclosed that they do not have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that could constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.
Special Event:
Nevada Telehealth: Moving Beyond the Pandemic
April 21, 2023
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM PDT (Arizona)
Locations: Reno, Las Vegas, or Carson City, NV
This live activity is designed to teach Nevada healthcare professionals about the state of telehealth post COVID. The program will be live and virtually connect three locations across the state of Nevada. Learners will get a telehealth policy update, gain knowledge of innovative telehealth changes made within existing healthcare practices, hear about Nevada's broadband update, and gain perspectives from telehealth experts on what is next for the state of Nevada and telehealth.
Join us for this FREE one-day event!
Join us at an upcoming training course to enhance your telemedicine and telehealth knowledge, to network and build relationships, and discover resources to help advance your telemedicine and telehealth efforts.
Space is limited. Contact Melanie Esher-Blair for more information.
Arizona Telemedicine Program
1501 N. Campbell Avenue
AHSL Rm. 1156
Tucson, AZ 85724
Melanie Esher-Blair, MAdm, Program Coordinator, Sr
Phone: 520-626-6103
mesher@telemedicine.arizona.edu
Disability-related accommodations:
Please contact us regarding any questions about disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event such as ASL interpreting, captioned videos, Braille or electronic text, etc. Our contact information is located here: https://telemedicine.arizona.edu/contact
