Technology-Assisted Services: Texas-Compliant Telehealth Practice
Texas Rule 681.140 establishes specific requirements for the provision of technology-assisted counseling services — and mental health professionals practicing or supervising in Texas need fluency in those requirements to remain compliant. This 2-hour continuing education course provides a comprehensive examination of Texas administrative rules governing telehealth mental health practice: the specific requirements of Rule 681.140, informed consent standards for technology-assisted services, documentation requirements, confidentiality protections in digital clinical environments, platform selection and HIPAA compliance, emergency management protocols for telehealth sessions, and the specific accommodations and limitations that apply to technology-assisted services across different licensure categories. Directly applicable for Texas-licensed counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists.
2
CE Hours
5
Modules
11
Quiz Questions
1
Est. Minutes
What you'll learn
- Define technology-assisted services under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 111 and 22 TAC Chapter 681, and distinguish the terminology from related national frameworks.
- Evaluate technology-assisted services platforms against HIPAA compliance requirements, including encryption standards, Business Associate Agreement provisions, and the public-facing/non-public-facing distinction.
- Develop a technology-assisted-services informed consent document that satisfies Texas Occupations Code §111.002 and §111.003 alongside ACA ethical requirements.
- Implement a structured crisis intervention protocol for technology-assisted sessions, including cross-jurisdictional emergency coordination.
- Apply the client-location rule to determine licensure obligations for Texas-licensed clinicians serving clients who travel or relocate, and for out-of-state clinicians serving Texas-located clients.
- Identify the current status of the Counseling Compact in Texas and the alternative interstate practice authorization models available in its absence.
Who it's for
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), Licensed Professional Counselor Associates (LPC-Associate), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), National Certified Counselors (NCC)
Approval & credit
CounselorReady is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #7760). This course awards 2 NBCC-approved CE hours; a certificate is issued on completion. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CounselorReady is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.