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Our Telehealth experts will guide participants through examples of common clinical and technical decision-making steps that relate to risk management implications of specific situations and choices, scrutinize options for solutions, and foster a tolerance for ambiguity inherent to our current context. We will also discuss professional practice strategies related to implementation for effective risk management and good patient care when regulations and requirements are unclear. Featuring: Margo Adams Larsen, Ph.D. and Sara Smucker Barnwell, Ph.D. [Note] This webinar was filmed on April 15, 2024, and may not reflect the most current information and laws regarding this topic. Learning Objectives Identify three best practices in managing patient non-compliance. Discuss key considerations in remote supervision of trainees at various levels and in various locations. Identify three important ethical considerations when practicing interjurisdictionally with/without a PSYPACT E.Passport credential. Important Notice Because this webinar is on-demand, once you are registered and have created a login account, you can view the webinar at any time in whatever time increments are most convenient. In order to download your CE certificate, receive CE credits, and become eligible for a discount on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance policy premium, you must: Complete the entire webinar, Pass a brief exam, and, Complete a brief evaluation form. You are required to achieve a passing score of 75 percent or higher. You are allowed three attempts to successfully complete the exam. If you are unsuccessful on the third attempt, you must re-purchase the course to try again. Eligibility for Insurance Premium Discounts Unless otherwise noted, you can combine 6 or more CE credit hours earned from The Trust’s Virtual Webinar Series (Risk Management Roundtables, Telehealth Community Chats, We Hold These Truths) and become eligible for a 15% savings on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance premium for two consecutive renewal periods. You can also combine 4 or more CE credit hours earned from The Trust’s webinars or any other continuing education programs authorized by APA to offer CE credit and become eligible for a 5% savings on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance premium for one renewal. To obtain CE discounts, download and submit CE certificates (totaling 4 or 6 hours as explained above and completed within the previous 15 months) with your insurance application/renewal. Discounts are not applicable to Researcher/Academician or Student policies. Group policies become eligible for CE discounts when at least 50% of individuals insured under the group policy submit CE certification totaling the number of credits needed for a particular percentage discount. All applications are individually underwritten and submission of CE certification will not guarantee insurance policy issuance or renewal. Continuing Education Credits The Trust is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Trust maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Trust is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0019. CE earned from our Telehealth Community Chats can be used to fulfill PSYPACT’s 3-hour CE requirement for their E. Passport renewal. Visit the official website of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) for more information at www.psypact.org. Continuing Education Grievance Policy The Trust is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists. The Trust will comply with all legal and ethical guidelines for non-discrimination in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of CE participants. The Trust CE Director is responsible for complying with these standards. While the Trust strives to assure fair treatment for all participants and to anticipate problems before they occur, occasionally grievances may be filed. In cases where a participant files a written or oral grievance, the following actions are taken: If the grievance concerns the content of the workshop, webinar, book or the continuing education test, a Trust representative will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, the CE Director or a Trust representative will either provide a credit for a subsequent CE offering or provide a partial or full refund of the CE fee already paid. Actions involving a credit or a refund will require a written note documenting the grievance for record-keeping purposes. The aggrieved individual need not sign the note. If the grievance specifically concerns The Trust, the CE Director or Trust representative will attempt to arbitrate. Direct correspondence to: Continuing Education The Trust 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 700 Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: (800) 477-1200 Email: grievances@trustinsurance.com NOTE: This information is provided as a risk management resource and is not legal advice or an individualized personal consultation. At the time this resource was prepared, all information was as current and accurate as possible; however, regulations, laws, or prevailing professional practice standards may have changed since the posting or recording of this resource. Accordingly, it is your responsibility to confirm whether regulatory or legal issues that are relevant to you have since been updated and/or to consult with your professional advisors or legal counsel for timely guidance specific to your situation. As with all professional use of material, please explicitly cite The Trust Companies as the source if you reproduce or distribute any portion of these resources. Reproduction or distribution of this resource without the express written permission of The Trust Companies is strictly prohibited. Read more

Together, participants will work to see the risk management implications of specific situations and choices, scrutinize options for resolution, and foster a tolerance for ambiguity and the understanding that there may be no single ideal solution to each challenge. We will also discuss strategies for effective risk management and good patient care when regulations and requirements are unclear. Featuring: Leisl Bryant, Ph.D., ABPP; Julie Jacobs, Psy.D., J.D.; Daniel Taube, J.D., Ph.D. [Note] This webinar was filmed on March 21, 2024, and may not reflect the most current information and laws regarding this topic. Learning Objectives Apply current APA Ethical Principles and Standards to real-life scenarios. Identify at least three risk management strategies. Describe specific dilemmas that are arising in professional practice and analyze the relevant legal, ethical, clinical, and risk management components. Identify key risk management considerations related to reducing risk when working with patients/clients with moderate-to-high level suicidal ideation; how to respond to surviving family members when a patient/client dies by suicide; documentation of clinical services; and prioritization of clinician self-care. Important Notice Because this webinar is on-demand, once you are registered and have created a login account, you can view the webinar at any time in whatever time increments are most convenient. In order to download your CE certificate, receive CE credits, and become eligible for a discount on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance policy premium, you must: Complete the entire webinar, Pass a brief exam, and, Complete a brief evaluation form. You are required to achieve a passing score of 75 percent or higher. You are allowed three attempts to successfully complete the exam. If you are unsuccessful on the third attempt, you must re-purchase the course to try again. Eligibility for Insurance Premium Discounts Unless otherwise noted, you can combine 6 or more CE credit hours earned from The Trust’s Virtual Webinar Series (Risk Management Roundtables, Telehealth Community Chats, We Hold These Truths) and become eligible for a 15% savings on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance premium for two consecutive renewal periods. You can also combine 4 or more CE credit hours earned from The Trust’s webinars or any other continuing education programs authorized by APA to offer CE credit and become eligible for a 5% savings on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance premium for one renewal. To obtain CE discounts, download and submit CE certificates (totaling 4 or 6 hours as explained above and completed within the previous 15 months) with your insurance application/renewal. Discounts are not applicable to Researcher/Academician or Student policies. Group policies become eligible for CE discounts when at least 50% of individuals insured under the group policy submit CE certification totaling the number of credits needed for a particular percentage discount. All applications are individually underwritten and submission of CE certification will not guarantee insurance policy issuance or renewal. Continuing Education Credits The Trust is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Trust maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Trust is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0019. Continuing Education Grievance Policy The Trust is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists. The Trust will comply with all legal and ethical guidelines for non-discrimination in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of CE participants. The Trust CE Director is responsible for complying with these standards. While the Trust strives to assure fair treatment for all participants and to anticipate problems before they occur, occasionally grievances may be filed. In cases where a participant files a written or oral grievance, the following actions are taken: If the grievance concerns the content of the workshop, webinar, book or the continuing education test, a Trust representative will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, the CE Director or a Trust representative will either provide a credit for a subsequent CE offering or provide a partial or full refund of the CE fee already paid. Actions involving a credit or a refund will require a written note documenting the grievance for record-keeping purposes. The aggrieved individual need not sign the note. If the grievance specifically concerns The Trust, the CE Director or Trust representative will attempt to arbitrate. Direct correspondence to: Continuing Education The Trust 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 700 Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: (800) 477-1200 Email: grievances@trustinsurance.com NOTE: This information is provided as a risk management resource and is not legal advice or an individualized personal consultation. At the time this resource was prepared, all information was as current and accurate as possible; however, regulations, laws, or prevailing professional practice standards may have changed since the posting or recording of this resource. Accordingly, it is your responsibility to confirm whether regulatory or legal issues that are relevant to you have since been updated and/or to consult with your professional advisors or legal counsel for timely guidance specific to your situation. As with all professional use of material, please explicitly cite The Trust Companies as the source if you reproduce or distribute any portion of these resources. Reproduction or distribution of this resource without the express written permission of The Trust Companies is strictly prohibited. Read more

In the second part of the PSYPACT series, Dr. Bryant will be joined by two of her fellow risk managers, Drs. Scroppo and Martinez, to more specifically address risk management considerations specific to interjurisdictional practice under PSYPACT. Participants are encouraged to raise their own questions and concerns for discussion. Exploration of various risk management and ethical dilemmas will occur, with a focus on helping participants tease out the clinical, legal, ethical, and risk management factors. Together, participants will work to see the risk management implications of specific situations and choices, scrutinize options for resolution, and foster a tolerance for ambiguity and the understanding that there may be no single ideal solution to each challenge. We will also discuss strategies for effective risk management and good patient care when regulations and requirements are unclear. Facilitators: Leisl Bryant, Ph.D., ABPP; Joe Scroppo, Ph.D., J.D.; Marc Martinez, Ph.D., ABPP [Note] This webinar was filmed on December 18, 2023, and may not reflect the most current information and laws regarding this topic. Learning Objectives Apply current APA Ethical Principles and Standards to real-life scenarios. Identify at least three risk management strategies. Describe specific dilemmas that are arising in professional practice related to interjurisdictional practice and PSYPACT; and analyze the relevant legal, ethical, clinical, and risk management components. Identify key risk management considerations related to interjurisdictional practice and PSYPACT. Important Notice Because this webinar is on-demand, once you are registered and have created a login account, you can view the webinar at any time in whatever time increments are most convenient. In order to download your CE certificate, receive CE credits, and become eligible for a discount on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance policy premium, you must: Complete the entire webinar, Pass a brief exam, and, Complete a brief evaluation form. You are required to achieve a passing score of 75 percent or higher. You are allowed three attempts to successfully complete the exam. If you are unsuccessful on the third attempt, you must re-purchase the course to try again. Eligibility for Insurance Premium Discounts Unless otherwise noted, you can combine 6 or more CE credit hours earned from The Trust’s Virtual Webinar Series (Risk Management Roundtables, Telehealth Community Chats, We Hold These Truths) and become eligible for a 15% savings on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance premium for two consecutive renewal periods. You can also combine 4 or more CE credit hours earned from The Trust’s webinars or any other continuing education programs authorized by APA to offer CE credit and become eligible for a 5% savings on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance premium for one renewal. To obtain CE discounts, download and submit CE certificates (totaling 4 or 6 hours as explained above and completed within the previous 15 months) with your insurance application/renewal. Discounts are not applicable to Researcher/Academician or Student policies. Group policies become eligible for CE discounts when at least 50% of individuals insured under the group policy submit CE certification totaling the number of credits needed for a particular percentage discount. All applications are individually underwritten and submission of CE certification will not guarantee insurance policy issuance or renewal. Continuing Education Credits The Trust is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Trust maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Trust is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0019. CE earned from this webinar, PSYPACT Roundtable, can be used to fulfill PSYPACT’s 3-hour CE requirement for their E. Passport renewal. Visit the official website of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) for more information at www.psypact.org. Continuing Education Grievance Policy The Trust is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists. The Trust will comply with all legal and ethical guidelines for non-discrimination in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of CE participants. The Trust CE Director is responsible for complying with these standards. While the Trust strives to assure fair treatment for all participants and to anticipate problems before they occur, occasionally grievances may be filed. In cases where a participant files a written or oral grievance, the following actions are taken: If the grievance concerns the content of the workshop, webinar, book or the continuing education test, a Trust representative will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, the CE Director or a Trust representative will either provide a credit for a subsequent CE offering or provide a partial or full refund of the CE fee already paid. Actions involving a credit or a refund will require a written note documenting the grievance for record-keeping purposes. The aggrieved individual need not sign the note. If the grievance specifically concerns The Trust, the CE Director or Trust representative will attempt to arbitrate. Direct correspondence to: Continuing Education The Trust 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 700 Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: (800) 477-1200 Email: grievances@trustinsurance.com NOTE: This information is provided as a risk management resource and is not legal advice or an individualized personal consultation. At the time this resource was prepared, all information was as current and accurate as possible; however, regulations, laws, or prevailing professional practice standards may have changed since the posting or recording of this resource. Accordingly, it is your responsibility to confirm whether regulatory or legal issues that are relevant to you have since been updated and/or to consult with your professional advisors or legal counsel for timely guidance specific to your situation. As with all professional use of material, please explicitly cite The Trust Companies as the source if you reproduce or distribute any portion of these resources. Reproduction or distribution of this resource without the express written permission of The Trust Companies is strictly prohibited. Read more

Part 1 - The Gender Affirmative Model and Concepts The perspective will be through the lens of development - child and adolescent, along with the principles of the interdisciplinary gender affirmative model and its relationship to family systems, social and medical gender transitions, and cultural context. Part 2 - Clinical Practice through a Gender Affirmative Lens Focus will be on the general guidelines for interdisciplinary care, research informing the care, clinical challenges in working with children, clinical challenges in working with children and adolescents, the sociopolitical climate in which we are applying the model. This section will present a clinical case for an interdisciplinary gender affirmative perspective discussion. Featuring: Stephen M. Rosenthal, M.D. and Diane Ehrensaft, Ph.D. [Note] This webinar was filmed on December 6, 2023, and may not reflect the most current information and laws regarding this topic. Learning Objectives Identify the key features of the gender affirmative model. Refer to evidence-based research related to pediatric gender care. Describe the interdisciplinary collaboration between mental health and medical providers in delivering gender affirmative care. List ways they can apply the gender affirmative model to their own practice. Important Notice Because this webinar is on-demand, once you are registered and have created a login account, you can view the webinar at any time in whatever time increments are most convenient. In order to download your CE certificate, receive CE credits, and become eligible for a discount on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance policy premium, you must: Complete the entire webinar, Pass a brief exam, and, Complete a brief evaluation form. You are required to achieve a passing score of 75 percent or higher. You are allowed three attempts to successfully complete the exam. If you are unsuccessful on the third attempt, you must re-purchase the course to try again. Eligibility for Insurance Premium Discounts Unless otherwise noted, you can combine 6 or more CE credit hours earned from The Trust’s Virtual Webinar Series (Risk Management Roundtables, Telehealth Community Chats, We Hold These Truths) and become eligible for a 15% savings on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance premium for two consecutive renewal periods. You can also combine 4 or more CE credit hours earned from The Trust’s webinars or any other continuing education programs authorized by APA to offer CE credit and become eligible for a 5% savings on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance premium for one renewal. To obtain CE discounts, download and submit CE certificates (totaling 4 or 6 hours as explained above and completed within the previous 15 months) with your insurance application/renewal. Discounts are not applicable to Researcher/Academician or Student policies. Group policies become eligible for CE discounts when at least 50% of individuals insured under the group policy submit CE certification totaling the number of credits needed for a particular percentage discount. All applications are individually underwritten and submission of CE certification will not guarantee insurance policy issuance or renewal. Continuing Education Credits The Trust is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Trust maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Trust is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0019. Continuing Education Grievance Policy The Trust is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists. The Trust will comply with all legal and ethical guidelines for non-discrimination in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of CE participants. The Trust CE Director is responsible for complying with these standards. While the Trust strives to assure fair treatment for all participants and to anticipate problems before they occur, occasionally grievances may be filed. In cases where a participant files a written or oral grievance, the following actions are taken: If the grievance concerns the content of the workshop, webinar, book or the continuing education test, a Trust representative will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, the CE Director or a Trust representative will either provide a credit for a subsequent CE offering or provide a partial or full refund of the CE fee already paid. Actions involving a credit or a refund will require a written note documenting the grievance for record-keeping purposes. The aggrieved individual need not sign the note. If the grievance specifically concerns The Trust, the CE Director or Trust representative will attempt to arbitrate. Direct correspondence to: Continuing Education The Trust 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 700 Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: (800) 477-1200 Email: grievances@trustinsurance.com NOTE: This information is provided as a risk management resource and is not legal advice or an individualized personal consultation. At the time this resource was prepared, all information was as current and accurate as possible; however, regulations, laws, or prevailing professional practice standards may have changed since the posting or recording of this resource. Accordingly, it is your responsibility to confirm whether regulatory or legal issues that are relevant to you have since been updated and/or to consult with your professional advisors or legal counsel for timely guidance specific to your situation. As with all professional use of material, please explicitly cite The Trust Companies as the source if you reproduce or distribute any portion of these resources. Reproduction or distribution of this resource without the express written permission of The Trust Companies is strictly prohibited. Read more

In the first part of this series, Dr. Bryant will be joined by Ms. Janet Orwig, Executive Director of the PSYPACT Commission. The presentation and discussion will focus on clarifying and understanding key aspects of the compact, how it functions, and the legal and ethical obligations of psychologists who practice under it. The two components of PSYPACT that allow for interjurisdictional psychology practice (APIT and TAP) and their corresponding certificates (E.Passport and IPC) will be defined and differentiated from one another. Additional key terms and psychologists’ obligations under the compact will be delineated and explained, including: definition and requirements of “home state” when practicing under the E.Passport; whether and how practicing under PSYPACT impacts practice in non-compact states; how licensing board complaints are handled in the compact; whether supervisees can practice under their supervisor’s certificates; which distant and receiving state laws and regulations psychologists are obligated to know and follow; as well as issues related to appropriate informed consent when working in different states. This part of the series aims to provide clear information about the compact and how it works and to clarify ambiguities about certain aspects of practice under the compact. Facilitators: Leisl Bryant, Ph.D., ABPP; Janet Pippin Orwig, MBA, CAE [Note] This webinar was filmed on November 30, 2023, and may not reflect the most current information and laws regarding this topic. Learning Objectives Define and differentiate the two components of PSYPACT that allow for interjurisdictional psychology practice (APIT and TAP), as well as their corresponding certificates (E.Passport and IPC). Describe the definition of "home state" and analyze how the "home state" requirement under PSYPACT impacts practice. Describe how licensing board complaints are handled under the compact. Identify which distant and receiving state laws and regulations psychologists are obligated to know and follow when practicing under the compact. Important Notice Because this webinar is on-demand, once you are registered and have created a login account, you can view the webinar at any time in whatever time increments are most convenient. In order to download your CE certificate, receive CE credits, and become eligible for a discount on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance policy premium, you must: Complete the entire webinar, Pass a brief exam, and, Complete a brief evaluation form. You are required to achieve a passing score of 75 percent or higher. You are allowed three attempts to successfully complete the exam. If you are unsuccessful on the third attempt, you must re-purchase the course to try again. Eligibility for Insurance Premium Discounts Unless otherwise noted, you can combine 6 or more CE credit hours earned from The Trust’s Virtual Webinar Series (Risk Management Roundtables, Telehealth Community Chats, We Hold These Truths) and become eligible for a 15% savings on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance premium for two consecutive renewal periods. You can also combine 4 or more CE credit hours earned from The Trust’s webinars or any other continuing education programs authorized by APA to offer CE credit and become eligible for a 5% savings on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance premium for one renewal. To obtain CE discounts, download and submit CE certificates (totaling 4 or 6 hours as explained above and completed within the previous 15 months) with your insurance application/renewal. Discounts are not applicable to Researcher/Academician or Student policies. Group policies become eligible for CE discounts when at least 50% of individuals insured under the group policy submit CE certification totaling the number of credits needed for a particular percentage discount. All applications are individually underwritten and submission of CE certification will not guarantee insurance policy issuance or renewal. Continuing Education Credits The Trust is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Trust maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Trust is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0019. CE earned from this webinar, PSYPACT Roundtable, can be used to fulfill PSYPACT’s 3-hour CE requirement for their E. Passport renewal. Visit the official website of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) for more information at www.psypact.org. Continuing Education Grievance Policy The Trust is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists. The Trust will comply with all legal and ethical guidelines for non-discrimination in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of CE participants. The Trust CE Director is responsible for complying with these standards. While the Trust strives to assure fair treatment for all participants and to anticipate problems before they occur, occasionally grievances may be filed. In cases where a participant files a written or oral grievance, the following actions are taken: If the grievance concerns the content of the workshop, webinar, book or the continuing education test, a Trust representative will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, the CE Director or a Trust representative will either provide a credit for a subsequent CE offering or provide a partial or full refund of the CE fee already paid. Actions involving a credit or a refund will require a written note documenting the grievance for record-keeping purposes. The aggrieved individual need not sign the note. If the grievance specifically concerns The Trust, the CE Director or Trust representative will attempt to arbitrate. Direct correspondence to: Continuing Education The Trust 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 700 Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: (800) 477-1200 Email: grievances@trustinsurance.com NOTE: This information is provided as a risk management resource and is not legal advice or an individualized personal consultation. At the time this resource was prepared, all information was as current and accurate as possible; however, regulations, laws, or prevailing professional practice standards may have changed since the posting or recording of this resource. Accordingly, it is your responsibility to confirm whether regulatory or legal issues that are relevant to you have since been updated and/or to consult with your professional advisors or legal counsel for timely guidance specific to your situation. As with all professional use of material, please explicitly cite The Trust Companies as the source if you reproduce or distribute any portion of these resources. Reproduction or distribution of this resource without the express written permission of The Trust Companies is strictly prohibited. Read more

This two-hour webinar, designed for experienced mental health practitioners, will trace the evolution of professional boundaries in mental health practice with special attention to the contemporary practice of psychotherapy and complex ethical challenges introduced by technological advancements and current social trends. An exploration of current views about what constitutes appropriate professional boundaries will address challenges to traditional values and conceptions. Featuring: Gerry Koocher, Ph.D., LP, ABPP [Note] This webinar was filmed on October 16, 2023, and may not reflect the most current information and laws regarding this topic. Learning Objectives Analyze multiple role and boundary issues in mental health practice in cultural and historical context. Apply current ethical and professional guidelines and standards to complex case situations. Plan strategies to anticipate and avoid or resolve boundary problems in the best interests of their patients. Apply case material to plan optimal practice strategies in a world where they increasingly face a loss of traditional boundary control. Important Notice Because this webinar is on-demand, once you are registered and have created a login account, you can view the webinar at any time in whatever time increments are most convenient. In order to download your CE certificate, receive CE credits, and become eligible for a discount on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance policy premium, you must: Complete the entire webinar, Pass a brief exam, and, Complete a brief evaluation form. You are required to achieve a passing score of 75 percent or higher. You are allowed three attempts to successfully complete the exam. If you are unsuccessful on the third attempt, you must re-purchase the course to try again. Eligibility for Insurance Premium Discounts Unless otherwise noted, you can combine 6 or more CE credit hours earned from The Trust’s webinars and become eligible for a 10% savings on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance premium for two consecutive renewal periods. You can also combine 4 or more CE credit hours earned from The Trust’s webinars or any other continuing education programs authorized by APA to offer CE credit and become eligible for a 5% savings on your Trust Sponsored Professional Liability Insurance premium for one renewal. To obtain CE discounts, download and submit CE certificates (totaling 4 or 6 hours as explained above and completed within the previous 15 months) with your insurance application/renewal. Discounts are not applicable to Researcher/Academician or Student policies. Group policies become eligible for CE discounts when at least 50% of individuals insured under the group policy submit CE certification totaling the number of credits needed for a particular percentage discount. All applications are individually underwritten and submission of CE certification will not guarantee insurance policy issuance or renewal. Continuing Education Credits The Trust is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Trust maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Trust is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0019. Continuing Education Grievance Policy The Trust is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles of Psychologists. The Trust will comply with all legal and ethical guidelines for non-discrimination in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of CE participants. The Trust CE Director is responsible for complying with these standards. While the Trust strives to assure fair treatment for all participants and to anticipate problems before they occur, occasionally grievances may be filed. In cases where a participant files a written or oral grievance, the following actions are taken: If the grievance concerns the content of the workshop, webinar, book or the continuing education test, a Trust representative will mediate and will be the final arbitrator. If the participant requests action, the CE Director or a Trust representative will either provide a credit for a subsequent CE offering or provide a partial or full refund of the CE fee already paid. Actions involving a credit or a refund will require a written note documenting the grievance for record-keeping purposes. The aggrieved individual need not sign the note. If the grievance specifically concerns The Trust, the CE Director or Trust representative will attempt to arbitrate. Direct correspondence to: Continuing Education The Trust 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 700 Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: (800) 477-1200 Email: grievances@trustinsurance.com NOTE: This information is provided as a risk management resource and is not legal advice or an individualized personal consultation. At the time this resource was prepared, all information was as current and accurate as possible; however, regulations, laws, or prevailing professional practice standards may have changed since the posting or recording of this resource. Accordingly, it is your responsibility to confirm whether regulatory or legal issues that are relevant to you have since been updated and/or to consult with your professional advisors or legal counsel for timely guidance specific to your situation. As with all professional use of material, please explicitly cite The Trust Companies as the source if you reproduce or distribute any portion of these resources. Reproduction or distribution of this resource without the express written permission of The Trust Companies is strictly prohibited. Read more