Preventing Medical Errors for Healthcare Professionals - Continuing Education Course

Preventing Medical Errors for Healthcare Professionals

Learn key strategies to prevent medical errors in healthcare. This CE course is open to all US healthcare professionals and fulfills Florida's 2-hour medical error requirement. Credits are automatically reported to CE Broker and/or CPE Monitor for easy compliance.

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About this course

Preventing Medical Errors for Healthcare Professionals is a continuing education (CE) course designed to equip healthcare providers with the essential knowledge and tools to identify, manage, and prevent the most common causes of medical errors across clinical settings.

Medical errors continue to be a leading cause of preventable harm in the healthcare system. This course is developed for nurses, pharmacists, dental professionals, and allied health providers who are committed to improving patient safety and delivering high-quality care. Key topics include root cause analysis, communication breakdowns among providers, transitions of care, high-risk medications, cognitive biases in clinical decision-making, documentation accuracy, informed consent, and team-based approaches to safety. The course also examines how organizational culture, workload, fatigue, and healthcare technology can impact error rates.

Through real-world scenarios and evidence-based strategies, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to recognize warning signs, respond effectively to near-miss events, and apply proactive measures to reduce harm. Emphasis is also placed on the ethical and legal dimensions of medical error management, including disclosure and reporting responsibilities.

Whether you practice in a hospital, outpatient clinic, dental office, long-term care facility, or community health setting, this CE course offers practical tools to improve patient outcomes, minimize liability, and foster a culture of continuous quality improvement.

Release Date:06/20/2023
Expiration Date:06/20/2026
Review Date:06/20/2026
Universal Activity Number:0657-0000-23-031-H05-P 0657-0000-23-031-H05-T
Ce Broker Id:20-591087
Activity Type:Knowledge-based
Agd Number:386503 | Course Code: 159
Activity Format:Enduring
Target Audience:
Dental Therapist
Dietitian - Nutritionist
Speech-Language Pathology Intern
Speech-Language Pathologist - SA
Dietician
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Audiologist
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer
Licensed Midwife
Dental Hygienist
Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary
Advanced Dental Assistant
Registered Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Practice Nurses
Occupational Therapist
Dentist
Registered Nurse
Podiatric Physician
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Nursing Home Administrator
Dental Technician
Community Dental Health Coordinator
Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care
Dental Lab
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd
Electrologist
Certified Nursing Assistant
Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care
Denturist
Registered Dental Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Dental Assistant Radiographer
Speech-Language Pathologist
Dental Assistant
Category:Quality and Safety, State Requirements, Risk Management

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  • Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine

  • Arizona Board of Podiatry Examiners

  • Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Podiatric Physicians

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Patricia DunnDNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Patricia Dunn DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse and 20 years as a Registered Nurse. She has served as an APRN for Florida Pain Institute, Heart Rhythm Associates of Brevard, House Calls of Central Florida. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Walden University, Minneapolis.

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I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.

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Enjoyed this course! It squarely met my license renewal requirement as a physician. It was well-written, and an altogether enjoyable read.

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