About this course
This continuing education manual provides an in-depth, scholarly examination of the ethical, clinical, and systemic dimensions of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, specifically tailored for psychologists. Drawing upon the World Health Organization's guidance, it explores foundational ethical principles related to AI, its impact on patients and clinicians, and the integration of AI tools in psychological practice. The manual emphasizes critical AI literacy, professional competence, informed consent, cultural responsiveness, and ongoing governance to ethically navigate AI in mental health care.
Who this course is for
Licensed Psychologists
Graduate-Level Clinicians
Mental Health Professionals
Clinical Psychologists
Psychiatric Clinicians
Program objectives
- Describe 6 foundational ethical principles governing AI in health care as outlined by the WHO.
- Analyze the psychological impacts of AI on patients and clinicians across mental health care.
- Evaluate AI-based clinical tools using ethical and clinical standards for safety and efficacy.
- Apply practical recommendations for ethical AI integration in psychological assessment, planning, and treatment.