Contracted Provider Continuing Education Policy

Purpose:  

To ensure contracted providers comply with state licensure continuing education requirements and maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices to uphold the highest standard of care on Headway's platform.

Applicability:  

Therapymatch, Inc., d/b/a as Headway, and its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, "Headway," "we," "us," or "our") and all of its associated Professional Corporations (PCs), including but not limited to all current and future PCs.

Definitions:

• Continuing Education (CE/CEU/CME) — Coursework, training, or professional development activities required by a state licensing board to maintain active licensure.
• Evidence-Based Modalities — Clinical practices and interventions supported by credible scientific research demonstrating safety and efficacy.

Policy:

All contracted licensed providers must comply with their state's licensure requirements regarding continuing education (CE), CEUs, and CMEs. Providers are responsible for ensuring they meet the necessary number of CEs, topics, and deadlines as required by all active state license(s). Failure to complete required CEUs will impact a provider's license renewal and their credentialing status at Headway.

To maintain the highest standard of care, providers are required to use evidence-based modalities in their clinical practice and must ensure their continuing education is aligned with current knowledge and skills in evidence-based practice.

Procedures:

1. Compliance with State Licensing Board Requirements
   1. Comply with your state's licensure requirements regarding continuing education for all active licenses.
   2. Ensure you meet the required number of CEs, topics, and deadlines as required by all applicable licensing boards.
   3. Be aware that failure to complete required CEUs will impact license renewal and credentialing status at Headway.
   4. Provide proof of compliance with CE requirements upon request by Headway for auditing purposes.
2. Continuing Education Record Keeping
   1. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all CEUs completed, in accordance with state and licensing board requirements.
   2. Ensure records are readily available in case of review or audit by the licensing board or Headway.
3. Evidence-Based Practice Alignment
   1. Ensure continuing education is aligned with current knowledge and skills in evidence-based practice.
   2. Stay informed about new developments and evidence-based approaches relevant to your practice focus and client demographics.

References:

• APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct
• NASW Code of Ethics
• NBCC Code of Ethics