The nature and purpose of this activity is to discuss and review the benefits and risks associated with practicing behavioral health via telemedicine. The nature and purpose of this activity is to discuss and review the benefits and risks associated with practicing behavioral health via telemedicine. This course is a collaboration between AAPA and PAs in Virtual Medicine and Telemedicine (PAVMT).

Learning Objectives

• Explain how telemedicine improves access to Behavioral Health services
• Demonstrate what should be asked about when taking history
• Describe what to look for on the exam
• Identify what limitations there are to telepsychiatry
• Accurately answer PANCE-style questions while using appropriate screening tools for behavioral health conditions