About the Event:
      

There are multiple federal health privacy laws that may apply to student mental health information. To assist mental health professionals working in schools in understanding how the federal health privacy laws apply to student mental health information, the MHTTC Network and the Center of Excellence for Protected Health Information (CoE-PHI) are hosting a two-part virtual learning series that will:
      

• Describe how federal health privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA and FERPA) apply to student mental health information
• Explain how student mental health information can be protected and shared in compliance with federal health privacy laws
• Discuss common scenarios involving student mental health information that arise in school settings through case study discussions led by clinical and legal experts
• Demonstrate how relevant resources and technical assistance can be accessed through the MHTTC Network and the CoE-PHI
        

Session 2 will build upon the learnings from Session 1 by reviewing common scenarios in school settings that involve student mental health information. Subject matter experts will lead a discussion about clinical and legal considerations for each scenario.
      

Intended Audience:
      

While all school administrators and personnel are welcome to attend, this program is specifically aimed toward school-based health and mental health professionals, including:
      

• Health and mental health providers employed by a school district 
• Community providers contracted by a school district to work on site at a school
• School-Based Health Center providers
        

Please note: This is a two-part virtual learning series. Although not required, attendance at both sessions is strongly recommended. Sessions are 60 minutes and will include interactive activities and ample time for Q&A. Certificates of completion will be made available to viewers of 50% (30 minutes) or more of the live sessions. CEUs are not available for these sessions. For more information about this 2-part series, click here.