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Telepractice certification that meets requirements for federal funding such as Title I, Title II, IDEA and CARES stimulus funding, and allows your team to provide continuation of services.

The online delivery of services to individuals and students with special needs has become a necessity for all therapists and service providers. Schools and districts are still required to provide for students with special needs under federal regulatory requirements, whether students are able to attend school in person or not. To ensure telepractice is easy to implement, meets requirements, and is administered professionally and effectively, standardized learning for practitioners is a must.

IBCCES offers several certification programs that give telepractitioners the tools they need to be highly successful when delivering virtual services. Communicating online has its own rules and protocols and requires therapists, special educators and facilitators to learn new skill sets to be successful when delivering services online.

Key benefits to our training and certification are that it is based on industry best practices and is platform agnostic, meaning you can use the skills and techniques across multiple teletherapy or conferencing platforms.

Certification Competencies

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Board Certified Telepractice Specialist (8 CEU)

Introduction to Telepractice

History of teletherapy
Benefits and usage of teletherapy
Research and support

Environment

Home office setup
Walking the patient through appropriate setup
Privacy considerations
Productivity

Technology

Platform options (proprietary vs. public)
Internet speed
Headsets and webcams
Other gadgets (document scanners, etc.)

Licensing and Compliance

Licensing laws, school-specific laws and insurance regulations
ASHA, AOTA, Mental Health stance and adhering to state policies

Facilitation

Facilitator requirements
Setting up for facilitator success
Communicating expectations
Active vs. passive
Facilitator troubleshooting

Scheduling

Online scheduling tools
Grouping considerations
Scheduling examples
Problem-solving scheduling barriers

Materials

Digital resources
Digital vs. manipulative
Using manipulatives
Platforms conducive to material sharing (integrated, screen sharing)

Assessment

Assessments available via teletherapy and considerations for assessment
Ethical considerations
How to administer
Writing evaluations
Facilitator involvement
Assessment resources specific to teletherapy

Special Education

This module will speak to school-specific teletherapy implementation
Considerations when communicating with parents
Learning new software
Serving as a part of a multidisciplinary special education team

Introducing This Model and Overcoming Obstacles

Identifying stakeholders
Stakeholder buy-In: Our value proposition
Working with difficult populations

Telepractice Facilitator Certificate (5 CEU)

Introduction to Telepractice

History of teletherapy
Benefits and usage of teletherapy
Research and support

Facilitation

Facilitator requirements
Setting up for facilitator success
Communicating expectations
Active vs. passive
Facilitator troubleshooting

Technology

Platform options (proprietary vs. public)
Internet speed
Headsets and webcams
Other gadgets (document scanners, etc.)

Scheduling

Online scheduling tools
Grouping considerations
Scheduling examples
Problem-solving scheduling barriers

Maximizing Materials

Digital resources
Digital vs manipulative
Facilitating manipulatives

Facilitating Assessment

Making the therapist part of the multidisciplinary team
Facilitating IEP/ISFP and evaluation meetings
Obtaining signatures

Special Education

Learning a new software
Being a part of the multidisciplinary team
Joining an IEP/ISFP virtually

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Certification Benefits

Meet Demand For Remote Services

Maintain Learning Outcomes and Student Progress

Access Funding and Meet Federal Requirements

Ensure Compliance With IDEA, Section 504 and ADA Requirements

Ease Transition to New Technology

Scheduling Flexibility & Efficiency

Certification Requirements

The Board Certified Telepractice Specialist™ and Telepractice Facilitator Certificate™ are for professionals who are responsible for providing services or support to individuals with special needs or cognitive disorders as a part of their scope of work. Both of these programs focus on the latest research and best practices in the field of telepractice and online delivery of therapeutic services.

Requirements:

Has successfully completed formal training from an accredited college or university to deliver therapy services
8 topical CEU Hours (included in program)
Registration fee : $295
Renewal fee (every 2 years): $149 + 8 topical CEU (included if needed)

Requirements:

Currently working in the field as a therapy facilitator or other support
5 topical CEU Hours (included in program)
Registration fee : $199
Renewal fee (every 2 years): $99 + 5 topical CEU (included if needed)

Telepractice Certification FAQs

Certification Process

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Who Should Get Certified?

Board Certified Telepractice Specialist™ (BCTS)

Mastery level certification program for therapists and providers who deliver services to individuals with special needs. A BCTS has demonstrated that they are uniquely qualified, prepared, and confident in their ability to provide a comprehensive range of services.

Common roles for BCTS include:·

Speech Language Pathologists
Occupational Therapists
Early Intervention Specialists
Behavior Therapists
Physical Therapists

Telepractice Facilitator Certificate™ (TFC)

Certificate level program for facilitators, educators, para-professionals, parents or others who may be assisting the therapist in the delivery of services online. A TFC is exposed to best practices and expectations for their role in an online setting.