Therapy Tidbits – May/June 2019 is a 1-hour online continuing education (CE) course comprised of select articles from the May/June 2019 issue of The National Psychologist, a private, independent bi-monthly newspaper intended to keep psychologists informed about practice issues. The articles included in this course are:

• Psychologists Face Denials, Delays in Testing Payments - Discusses the difficulties of receiving reimbursement following the update of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes for central nervous system assessments, and provides contact information for APA information and support.
• Integrated Healthcare Requires Caution - Provides an overview of the modalities of integrated healthcare and discusses the importance of dilalogue between psychologists and other healthcare providers.
• Using Testing Codes Requires Great Care - The author provides an explanation of the billing codes used in skilled nursing facilities.
• Rescue Dogs Replace Lab Rats - Highlights the success of a program in which university students work with dogs from a local animal shelter.
• ACA Less Friendly to Psychologists than Expected - Describes the ways in which the Affordable Care Act impacts upon the practice of Psychotherapy.
• Former Opponent Now Favors RxP - The author explains why he feels it is beneficial for psychologists to have prescribing privileges.
• Mass Shootings Unfairly Stigmatizing Mentally Ill - Highlights the issues surrounding media exposure and violent gun crimes and reminds psychologists of the ethical issues that should be considered regarding mental health and gun violence.
• Roles Collide in Internship at Federal Prison - The author describes the many dual roll relationships she is experiencing as an intern for the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
• Exposure Therapy is Fast and Effective - The author describes her experiences when learning exposure therapy and the benefits it can have for both the client and clinician.
• Pope Calls for Psychological Tests - Discusses whether psychological testing to determine if a person is suited for a celibate life is of use.
• Court Ruling Could Affect Psychologists - The author reflects upon the course rulings in the case of Byrne v Avery Center to highlight the difference between privilege and confidentiality when patient records are under subpoena.

Closeout Course #11-28 | 2019 | 19 pages | 10 posttest questions