Psychological Practice in the Pandemic Era: Legal and Risk Management Considerations
Webinar Series

Protecting Your Practice With American Professional Agency

What does every practicing psychologist need to know to reap the benefits of emerging issues and trends and to reduce legal, disciplinary, and regulatory risk? Psychologists face many legal and risk management challenges in practice. These issues are complex, distinct, and often require expertise beyond what most psychologists have. Risk management experts from Allied World, underwriter for the American Professional Agency, identify “hot topics” and provide best practices and risk mitigation strategies for the wide range of issues psychologists face, including:

  • Staying Ahead of the Curve: Key Compliance and Risk Management Issues for Practitioners
  • Managing the Risks of Social Media and Technology in Psychology
  • Staying within The Scope of Your Practice
  • When an Attorney Calls

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This topical webinar for APA members is paid for by American Professional Agency, an official corporate supporter of APA. The content is created by Allied World, underwriter for American Professional Agency. The information in this topical webinar series does not constitute and should not be relied upon as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining personal legal advice and consultation prior to making decisions. Email Advertising to learn more.

This program does not offer CE credit.

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