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Standardizing Competencies and Enhancing Professionalism Through a Telepresenter Certificate Program
Rita Kobb, MSN, BSN, RN, Guercie Jean-Baptiste, MSN, BSN, RN, ACNP, Harold Bonds, BS, Rene Love, PhD, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN, Catrell Harris, EdD, MPH, MCHES, Tanya Morgan, PhD

Telehealth can increase healthcare options for people who live far from medical centers, cannot travel for health or transportation reasons, or have physical or mental health conditions that make medical settings uncomfortable. However, there are not enough well-trained  people—called  telepresenters—who  can  assist  the  patient  and  clinician  during  video  healthcare  visits.

The  U.S.  Department of  Veterans Affairs Office of  Connected Care partnered with the University of  Florida College of  Nursing to create the Telepresenter Certificate Program, an educational initiative to train healthcare professionals in telepresenting. Learners gained knowledge about digital healthcare and acquired skills in assisting patients during video healthcare visits. After-course surveys  revealed  that  program participants  felt  confident  in  their  telepresenting  skills  and  were  satisfied  with  their  learning.  Having more standardized programs like the Telepresenter Certificate Program can improve telehealth-care quality and access across the industry.

Over a total of four TCP cohorts, 909 learners completed the program. Among overall learners, 87% agreed or strongly agreed that “they will be able to apply the knowledge and skills learned to effectively assist telehealth providers in delivering patient care using telehealth technology.” On average, 94% of TCP completers were satisfied with the program.

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Telehealth and Medicine Today (THMT) open access international peer reviewed journal examines the value of telehealth and clinical automation, its use and scalable developments, clinical informatics, business process guidance, immersive patient experiences, market research, and the economic impact of digital health innovations in advancing value based care across the care continuum. Original research articles and reviews feature perspectives from multiple disciplines including medicine, technology, policy, economic, education, and social impact. Authors are encouraged to submit outcomes data to demonstrate real world cost efficiencies to enhance affordable, accessible, quality care through virtual and digital treatment modalities. 

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