With the right technology, patients who live in remote areas or who have transportation or scheduling challenges can gain access to quality care. How does it work?

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  Teletherapy is a convenient way for healthcare providers and patients to
  interact without the need to be physically present. You can provide care
  topatients without leaving your home. With the right technology, patients who
  live in remote areas or who have transportation or scheduling challenges can
  gain access to quality care. How does it work?
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<h2>How Does Teletherapy Work?</h2>

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  Teletherapy uses technology to allow you to communicate with and treat
  patients from a distance. Instead of patients coming to your office or you
  visiting them at a specific location, you can communicate online&mdash;usually
  through a video chat that allows you to see and hear your patients.
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<h2>Getting Started</h2>

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  You and your patients need to prepare to help make teletherapy effective. The
  right technology and environment, and patient education are needed.
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<h2>Get the Right Technology</h2>

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  It starts with the right equipment for video conferencing. Before you accept a
  teletherapy assignment, ensure you have the following technology:
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  <strong>Fast and secure internet connection</strong> &ndash; Without it, your
  video chats can freeze, be delayed or drop completely. Interruptions decrease
  the effectiveness of therapy sessions.
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  <strong>High-resolution webcam</strong>&ndash; If your computer doesn&rsquo;t
  have a high-resolution web cam, you can purchase one to attach to it. This
  ensures you can clearly see your patients, their facial expressions and their
  surroundings.
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  <strong>High-quality audio output and input</strong>&ndash; You need to
  clearly hear and understand what your patients are saying. If the audio
  equipment on your computer is substandard, communication breakdowns will be
  common.
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  <strong>HIPPA-compliant software</strong> &ndash; Ensure your
  video-communication software is HIPPA compliant and keeps your communication
  secure and confidential.
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<h2>Educate Your Patients</h2>

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  Ensure your patients understand what&rsquo;s required to have effective
  teletherapy sessions. They need the same equipment you do for quality
  videoconferencing. Discuss what is required during video conferencing to help
  you have productive therapy sessions.
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<h2>Ensure the Environment Is Right</h2>

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  You need a confidential, dedicated space for teletherapy. If you&rsquo;re
  working from home, noise or sights from family members, pets, or anything else
  around the house can be distracting. It can also make the patient feel that
  their sessions with you are not confidential.
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<h2>How to Become a Teletherapist</h2>

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  At Cross Country, our recruiters will partner with you and help you find
  teletherapy assignments. You&rsquo;ll enjoy the benefits of working from home
  and have the satisfaction of providing quality care to patients in need.
  <a href="/contact-us">Contact us</a> today to get started.
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Getting Started With Teletherapy: How to Help Without Even Leaving Your House!