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

• Develop a strategic approach for launching or expanding telemedicine services aligned with organizational goals.
• Improve communication skills and etiquette for effective patient interactions through telehealth
• Increase understanding of privacy, cybersecurity, and legal considerations critical to compliant telemedicine practices.
• Identify key guidelines, standards, and strategies for creating successful and equitable telemedicine programs.

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 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Relevant Financial Relationships 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 Developing a Telemedicine Program:

Telemedicine Applications and Services
2025 Dates coming soon....
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
   

Register for Telemedicine Applications and Services:

  2025 Dates coming soon.....

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