KPA Home Studies
Ready to do some learning in the comfort of your own home? Take a look at the quality Home Study courses available from KPA.
2020 Home Studies
School-Related Anxiety: Helping Students Achieve Success in Non-Traditional Times, 1.5 CE
Presented by Kristie Schultz, Ph.D., Joseph Edwards, Psy.D., Kristen Kyriacou, Psy.D., Zack Thieneman, Psy.D.
Workshop Description:
One of the most anxiety-producing aspects of the current COVID-19 pandemic has centered on the “return to school” questions about timing, methodology, needed resources and choices to be made. This presentation will focus on the signs of anxiety in students of all ages, as well as their parents and families. Adding to the issues around school specifically are the impacts of this pandemic on the mental health, social and emotional aspects of students’ lives. How can we as psychologists help students and families prepare for and successfully engage in the new school year, regardless of the form that it might take? What resources may be available within school programs for students and what assistance might help parents/guardians to support their children’s success academically, socially and emotionally? The workshop will provide guidance and resources to help psychologists address critical issues in these non-traditional times. Skill Level: Beginning-Intermediate
Ethics of Assessment in the age of COVID, 2 CE
Presented by Margaret Lanca, Ph.D., Jean Deters, Psy.D., Maggie Wright, Psy.D., & Byron White, Psy.D.
Workshop Description:
Psychological testing via telehealth is not a new phenomenon, but its usage has been much more in demand since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, when face-to-face evaluations were either strictly limited or deemed to be out of the question. The psychologist is faced with a series of questions to consider: Is it appropriate to do psychological testing via telehealth in this situation? Should testing be delayed until it can be done face-to-face? If done remotely, how should the testing be done? What kinds of accommodations of test materials and administration should be incorporated? What guidance is provided by the test publishers? How do these modifications affect the validity and reliability of results? The workshop will provide guidance and resources to help psychologists answer these questions. This workshop fulfills 2 of the 3 required ethics CE's according to the 201 KAR 26:175 requirement for Ethics/Risk Management for Psychologists. Skill Level: Intermediate
Suicidality and Telehealth: Ethical Crisis and Risk Management in the Age of Telepsychology, 1.5 CE
Presented by Rachel Buehner, Ph.D.
As telehealth becomes the primary delivery method for care by mental health providers, understanding how to manage client crises, especially related to suicidality, becomes imperative. Discussion topics will include preliminary and ongoing crisis planning and considerations, resource installation for clients in rural and urban locations, and how to help a client to access more acute care when telehealth will no longer suffice. Additionally, pertinent statutes and regulations related to the provision of telehealth, particularly related to crisis planning, will be discussed. This webinar fulfills 1.5 of the 6 hours necessary according to the KRS 210.366 requirement for suicide prevention training AND fulfills 1.5 of the 3 hours necessary according to the KRS 319 ethics/risk management requirement for psychology professionals. Skill Level: Intermediate
Part 1: Psychologists’ Well-Being: An aspirational guideline or ethical responsibility?, 1.5 CE
Presented by Abbie O'Ferrell Beacham, Ph.D.
About the Home Study
This home study was part 1 of a 2-part live webinar
Psychologists are stepping up to meet unprecedented clinical, programmatic, and research demands in response to a global pandemic. In general, topics of Burnout and Well-Being among psychologists do not receive as much attention as is warranted. Psychologists find themselves to be consistently “outward facing” and may experience a drain on their own well-being not readily recognized by themselves or others. Consequently, it is now crucial that we systematically attend and be accountable to how this era of progressively increasing demands are affecting our own well-being. This two-part experiential workshop will encourage self-exploration and application of concepts as potential components of psychologists’ ethical responsibility specifically as it pertains to levels of impairment and competence [Section 2.03 and 2.06 (a) (b)]. This workshop fulfills 1.5 of the 3 hours necessary according to the KRS 319 ethics/risk management requirement for psychology professionals. Skill Level: Beginning.
Part 2: Psychologists’ Well-Being: An aspirational guideline or ethical responsibility?, 1.5 CE
Presented by Abbie O'Ferrell Beacham, Ph.D.
About the Home Study
This home study was part 2 of a 2-part live webinar
Psychologists are stepping up to meet unprecedented clinical, programmatic, and research demands in response to a global pandemic. In general, topics of Burnout and Well-Being among psychologists do not receive as much attention as is warranted. Psychologists find themselves to be consistently “outward facing” and may experience a drain on their own well-being not readily recognized by themselves or others. Consequently, it is now crucial that we systematically attend and be accountable to how this era of progressively increasing demands are affecting our own well-being. This two-part experiential workshop will encourage self-exploration and application of concepts as potential components of psychologists’ ethical responsibility specifically as it pertains to levels of impairment and competence [Section 2.03 and 2.06 (a) (b)]. This workshop fulfills 1.5 of the 3 hours necessary according to the KRS 319 ethics/risk management requirement for psychology professionals. Skill Level: Beginning.
Psychopharmacology
Presented by Rif El-Mallakh, MD
About the Webinar
This home study webinar was part of the 2019 Annual Convention.
The workshop will cover medications commonly used to treat psychiatric medications. The presentation will focus on mechanisms, efficacy, and potential side effects. Questions, concerns, and discussions with attendees are expected to drive the workshop. Skill Level: Beginning.
Understanding The Role of Medication Assisted Treatment in Opioid Use Disorder
Presented by Brian Casey, MD
About the Home Study
This home study webinar was part of the 2019 Annual Convention.
We are in the midst of a public health crisis with staggering increases in overdoses from Opioids. There are effective treatments available for those suffering with Opioid Use Disorder but many never receive adequate care. Options for assessing clients and delivering treatment will be covered. Skill Level: Beginner.
2019 Home Studies
Effective Advocacy - Every Voice Counts!
Presented by Sheila Schuster, Ph.D.
About the Webinar
Legislative advocacy – changing public policy to improve people’s lives – is important for health and mental health professionals, consumers, family members, and advocates. The legislative process and ways to make policy change happen through advocacy will be described from the perspective of an experienced lobbyist/psychologist, legislators and others who know Frankfort well. Questions to be addressed: “How can I make my voice be heard? Why get into the game? How can I become a player? How can I influence the outcome?” Skill Level: Beginning
Continuing Education Approval
 The Kentucky Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Kentucky Psychological Association maintains responsibility for the above KPA Home Study courses and their content. KPA is also approved to offer professional continuing education by the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology, the Kentucky Board of Social Work and the Kentucky Board of Professional Art Therapists.
Home study quizzes will be processed and certificates will be distributed within 3-5 business days.
NOTE: Under revised KRS CE regulations, you can now earn up to 12 credits per licensure cycle for home study courses.
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