Ohio Telepsychology Guidelines

April 12, 2008 The board of directors for the Ohio Psychological Association approved guidelines for telepsychology in order to provide a framework for using the treatment. Guidelines cover the categories of legal and regulatory issues, public benefit, and professional guidance. Legal and regulatory guidelines were created because prior to the April 12, 2008, guidelines, laws and regulations for using telepsychology in Ohio were unclear about the use of the treatment when delivering psychological services. Public benefit guidelines were created because with the increased use of telepsychology, it was deemed risky for psychologists and patients to perform and undergo treatments with . . .