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Preventing Medical Errors in Physical Therapy

Preventing Medical Errors in Physical Therapy

2 hours
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This course was very user friendly, concise and to the point. It is a great refresher for medical errors course required for license renewal.

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Stephanie M.
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Well formatted. Easy to go back and read what you might has missed. Very informative. Courses encourages me to want to reduce medical errors in my own practice.

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Kelden C.
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This is the first CEU course for Prevention of Medication Errors that incorporated Physical Therapy.

JQ
Jene Q.
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Made it easy to digest the information, easy reading, strong list of references if you are interested in more details.

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Valerie D.
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Course

Learn key practices in preventing medical errors within physical therapy, fostering safe and effective patient care and professional competence.

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What you'll learn

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Define medical error

  2. Discuss the frequency of medical errors in the United States

  3. Identify the most common types of medical errors

  4. Discuss the proper reporting of medical errors

  5. Describe the role of root cause analysis in identifying and preventing medical errors

  6. Describe the unique safety needs of special patient populations

  7. Discuss public perceptions regarding medical errors

  8. Discuss steps that physical therapists should take to prevent medical errors

Course description

This course is designed to massage therapists with a clearer understanding of medical errors, the devastating effects that these errors can have on both patients and health care providers, and how to use root cause analysis to identify and prevent common medical errors.

Course content

  • Frequency of Medical Errors

  • Defining Medical Errors

    • Error of Execution

    • Error of Planning

    • Adverse Events

    • Near Misses

  • What Should Be Reported?

  • Common Types of Medical Errors

  • Errors of Outcome and Process

  • Analyzing and Preventing Medical Errors

  • Root Cause Analysis

  • VA Recommendations for Performing RCAs

  • Preventing Medical Errors in the Practice of Physical Therapy

  • Conclusion

  • References

Course details

CE Broker ID20-645853
Activity TypeKnowledge-based

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Instructor

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Kevin BobosOTD, ORT/L

Kevin Bobos is an Occupational Therapist from Florida who has also served as an adjunct professor in multiple universities.

Ideal CE course for these professions

This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit

Physical Therapy AssistantPhysical Therapist

Accreditations

AchieveCE (50-20641) is a Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA) approved course provider. We are also a Rule/Statute Approved Provider by the GA, MS, ND, SC, and TN state boards through reciprocity with the FPTA.

  • Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy

  • Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice

  • Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy

  • Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

  • Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy

  • North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy

  • Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy

  • South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy

  • Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy

  • Physical Therapy Board of California

AchieveCE is a recognized continuing competency approval agency for the Physical Therapy Board of California.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE credits does this course provide?

This course, "Preventing Medical Errors in Physical Therapy", provides 2 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.

Is this course accredited?

Yes, this course is accredited by Physical Therapy. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.

Which professions is this course approved for?

This course is especially relevant for: Physical Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.

How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?

Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.

What is your refund policy?

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

How long do I have to complete this course?

You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.

Most helpful reviews

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  • Verified review
    This course was very user friendly, concise and to the point. It is a great refresher for medical errors course required for license renewal.
    Stephanie M.
  • Verified review
    Well formatted. Easy to go back and read what you might has missed. Very informative. Courses encourages me to want to reduce medical errors in my own practice.
    Kelden C.
  • Verified review
    This is the first CEU course for Prevention of Medication Errors that incorporated Physical Therapy.
    Jene Q.
  • Verified review
    Made it easy to digest the information, easy reading, strong list of references if you are interested in more details.
    Valerie D.

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Requirements & disclosures

Financial Disclosures

This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:

  • Kevin Bobos, OTD, ORT/L - Content Expert and Faculty

  • Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner

  • Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer

  • Luke Porter – Content Reviewer

  • Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher

Requirements for Credit

To earn credit, participants must complete the entire activity, score at least 70% on the post-test, and submit the activity evaluation. The post-test has no time limit and may be taken as many times as needed.

Hardware Requirements

Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+

Software Requirements

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader

Network Requirements

Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection

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