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Preventing Medical Errors in Physical Therapy

Preventing Medical Errors in Physical Therapy

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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 AZ, GA, MS, ND, SC, and TN state boards through reciprocity with the FPTA.

  • Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy

  • 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

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.

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Dawn O.Nutritionist
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I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.

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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
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Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!

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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
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I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.

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Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
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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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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

Passing Grade

Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered correctly in your profile.

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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