The training was easy to read and direct. The material was well presented and clearly identified stages to utilize the material in practice.
Preventing Medical Errors for Mental Health Professionals
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The training was easy to read and direct. The material was well presented and clearly identified stages to utilize the material in practice.
Informative, and covers all the main needed topics for medical errors in mental health. I'm pleased with this class.
Course was easy to follow and apply to medical settings where clinicians work collaboratively with other professionals treating the patients
It was easy to read through the material. The presentation (chunking of the material) made it easy to remember the details.
Learn to analyze and prevent medical errors with root cause analysis. Essential for healthcare professionals.

Preventing Medical Errors for Mental Health Professionals
Learn to analyze and prevent medical errors with root cause analysis. Essential for healthcare professionals.
Course Features
What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify the two primary types of medical errors
Define an adverse event
Explain the importance of near misses in preventing future medical errors
Define a sentinel event
Explain how errors are analyzed and the role of Root Cause Analysis in this process
Course description
This course is designed to provide health care professionals in various roles 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
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
Medical Errors as Defined for Mental Health
Conclusion
Course details
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Instructor

Visiting researcher with Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA. Interests: Psychological adjustment to health stressors; psychological correlates of illness; clinical management of health-related anxiety and depression.
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Accreditations
AchieveCE (50-20641) is an approved provider of continuing education by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling; the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board; and the West Virginia Board of Social Work; the Tennessee Board of Social Workers; the Michigan Board of Social Work. The Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board accepts approval from another states licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage, and family therapists.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Preventing Medical Errors for Mental Health Professionals", provides 2 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Mental Health. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker Intern, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Master Social Worker, Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Master's Social Work, Licensed Certified Social Worker, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual, Registered Social Worker Assistant, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, Bachelor's Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice. 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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Informative, and covers all the main needed topics for medical errors in mental health. I'm pleased with this class.
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Course was easy to follow and apply to medical settings where clinicians work collaboratively with other professionals treating the patients
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It was easy to read through the material. The presentation (chunking of the material) made it easy to remember the details.
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Requirements & disclosures
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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