What Is the Blossom Medical Telemedicine Certification on FundaTalk?

All psychiatrists and psychologists on the FundaTalk platform must complete a certification program designed by Blossom Medical before seeing clients. Psychologists complete the Blossom Medical Teleconsultation Certification; psychiatrists complete the Blossom Medical Telemedicine Certification.

This is a formal professional training and credentialing system established by Blossom Medical, an accredited healthcare institution, specifically for telehealth and online psychological counseling.

What Does the Blossom Medical Certification Cover?

The psychiatrist program consists of 5 sessions, led by senior psychiatrists including Hong Chin-Lun, Tang Tzu-Chun, Wang Ren-Bang, Hu Hui-Fang, and Huang Shou-Hong. The psychologist program consists of 6 sessions, taught by professionals including Chu Hui-Ying, Chung Wei-Ting, Chen Guan-Ru, Tseng Kuang-Pei, Professor Chen Tseng-Ying, and Lee Chao-Hui.

Topics covered include:

• Video platform operation and session workflow
• Client assessment: determining suitability for remote services and informed consent procedures
• Crisis management: identifying and responding to high-risk situations
• Legal and ethical standards for remote mental health services in Taiwan

What Does This Mean for You?

Choosing a psychiatrist or psychologist with this certification means they don't just hold a professional license. They've also received specialized training for the unique context of online care.

Telecounseling and telemedicine involve distinct challenges in clinical assessment, crisis response, and building therapeutic rapport. This certification ensures that every professional on the FundaTalk platform is equipped to deliver safe, high-quality care in an online setting.