Technology in Psychology

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Technology, including telepsychology and teleassessment, is increasingly being integrated into behavioral health services. The goal of this course is to provide students with important knowledge, skills, and experience related to the use of telepsychology and technology in their clinical work and psychological practice. This course will cover best practice as it applies to the use of technology and telepsychology in the reduction of symptoms, the use of technology in psychological assessment; ways to enhance clinical work with mobile applications; the therapeutic alliance in telepsychology; the use of social media and digital platforms to promote ethical professional branding; the use of AI in clinical, research, and administrative work; as well as safety procedures and ethical issues related to integrating telepsychology and technology into treatment and psychological practice.