VA Telehealth Regulations: Compliance and Practice for Health Care Professionals

This course provides targeted, actionable guidance on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Final Rule for health care professionals practicing via telehealth. Learn how the VA MISSION Act and National Defense Authorization Act empower VA-employed professionals to serve veterans nationwide, superseding conflicting state laws. The curriculum covers credentialing, quality standards, prescribing controlled substances, legal protections, and supervisory requirements—ensuring you’re prepared for compliant, safe, and effective telehealth delivery. Essential for VA clinicians, administrators, and compliance officers responsible for national telehealth services.

In this course you will learn the following:
* Identify the key requirements of the Final Rule for VA health care professionals practicing via telehealth.
* Understand the preemption of State law and the supremacy of Federal requirements.
* Apply the standards for prescribing controlled substances via telehealth.
* Recognize the definition and qualifications of a VA health care professional under the rule.
* Implement appropriate supervision and quality standards for telehealth practice.
* Understand the legal and employment protections for VA health care professionals.
* Recognize the consequences of non-compliance with the Final Rule.