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Great course for dentists. Hits all the important subjects. Helps with setting up your office with great protocols to avoid medical/dental errors.
Preventing Common Dental Medical Errors
2 hours
Credits / Contact Hours
$35
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Great course for dentists. Hits all the important subjects. Helps with setting up your office with great protocols to avoid medical/dental errors.
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Walmir D.
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This makes me more aware of how I should write notes, re-confirming with pt, what they are having done today, and speaking to the patient in regard to procedures and post-op instructions.
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Deanne W.
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Clear, fast, and concise course that is easy to navigate and meets required objectives for license renewal.
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Stephanie J.
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Highly recommended! Easy to get through, good information, and doesn't try to trick you with the test questions. A++
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Bridget P.
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Course
Learn strategies to prevent common dental medical errors. Enhance patient safety and optimize dental practice standards.
Course
Preventing Common Dental Medical Errors
2.0 CE CreditsText
Learn strategies to prevent common dental medical errors. Enhance patient safety and optimize dental practice standards.
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What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Define medical error.
Discuss the frequency of medical errors in the United States.
Identify the most common types of medical errors.
Discuss the proper reporting of medical errors.
Describe the role of root cause analysis in identifying and preventing medical errors.
Describe the unique safety needs of special patient populations.
Discuss public perceptions regarding medical errors.
Discuss steps that dental professionals should take after committing a medical error.
Course description
This course is designed to provide dental professionals with a clearer understanding of medical errors, the devastating effects that these errors can have on both patients and dental providers, and how to use root cause analysis to identify and prevent common medical errors.
In this course, we've used examples from the state of Florida to illustrate the various concepts surrounding Medical Errors. While Florida serves as a reliable analogue here, each state has their own respective distinctions related to Medical Errors.
Course content
Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Frequency of Medical Errors
Section 3: Defining Medical Errors
• Section 3.1: Adverse or Sentinel Events
• Section 3.2: Near Misses
Section 4: What Should Be Reported?
Section 5: Common Types of Medical Errors
Section 6: Errors of Outcome and Process
Section 7: Common Dental Office Errors
Section 7.1: Errors Prescribing and Administering Medications
Section 7.2: How to Prevent Medication Errors
Section 7.3: Failure to Obtain Informed Consent
Section 7.4: How to Prevent Informed Consent Errors
Section 7.5: Failure to Maintain Appropriate Patient Records
Section 7.6: How to Prevent Patient Record Errors
Section 7.7: Failure to Properly Diagnose and Refer
Section 7.8: How to Prevent Diagnosis and Referral Errors
Section 8: Analyzing and Preventing Medical Errors
Section 9: Root Cause Analysis
Section 10: VA Recommendations for Performing RCAs
Section 11: Florida Law
Section 12: Medical Errors and the Impact on Dental Professionals
Section 13: Conclusion
References
Course details
CE Broker ID20-674209
AGD Number386503 | Course Code: 159
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring
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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. Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 09/01/2025 to 08/31/2029. Provider ID# 386503
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Preventing Common Dental Medical Errors", provides 2 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Dentistry. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Dental Hygienist, Dentist, General Dentist. 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
From licensed professionals who completed this course.
- Verified reviewThis makes me more aware of how I should write notes, re-confirming with pt, what they are having done today, and speaking to the patient in regard to procedures and post-op instructions.
- Verified reviewClear, fast, and concise course that is easy to navigate and meets required objectives for license renewal.
- Verified reviewHighly recommended! Easy to get through, good information, and doesn't try to trick you with the test questions. A++
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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:
Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC - Content Expert and Dentist 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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