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Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace
2 hours
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Course
Learn to recognize and address impairment in healthcare settings to protect patient safety. This 2-hour course meets Florida’s CE requirement on workplace impairment. Credits are reported to CE Broker and/or CPE Monitor for easy compliance.
Course
Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace
2.0 Credits / CME HoursText
Learn to recognize and address impairment in healthcare settings to protect patient safety. This 2-hour course meets Florida’s CE requirement on workplace impairment. Credits are reported to CE Broker and/or CPE Monitor for easy compliance.
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What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Define impairment and summarize how it may affect safe, competent healthcare practice.
Differentiate impairment from an ordinary bad day by comparing observable changes in performance, behavior, communication, physical presentation, and documentation.
Identify common causes, risk factors, and warning signs of impairment and drug diversion among healthcare professionals.
Describe appropriate reporting, documentation, intervention, referral, and return-to-work considerations when impairment is suspected in the workplace.
Course description
Healthcare professionals may experience impairment from many causes, including illness, injury, fatigue, stress, mental health concerns, medication effects, substance use, or drug diversion. This course reviews how impairment may affect safe practice, how it differs from an ordinary bad day, and how to recognize concerning changes in performance, behavior, communication, physical presentation, documentation, and medication-handling patterns.
Learners will review common causes and risk factors for impairment among healthcare professionals, signs that may indicate unsafe practice or drug diversion, and appropriate next steps when impairment is suspected. The course also addresses reporting responsibilities, objective documentation, chain-of-command communication, intervention principles, and return-to-work considerations that support patient safety while helping impaired professionals access appropriate evaluation, treatment, and monitoring.
This course addresses a patient-safety and professional-practice need: healthcare professionals may recognize that “something is wrong” but may be unsure how to distinguish impairment from ordinary stress, how to document concerns without diagnosing a colleague, or how to report and respond through the proper workplace or regulatory pathway.
This course also satisfies the 2-hour continuing education requirement for Florida nurses in Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace under the Florida Board of Nursing continuing education requirements.
Course content
Introduction
What Is Impairment?
How Is Impairment Different from Having a Bad Day?
Identifying the Causes of Impairment
Risk Factors for Impairment Among Health Care Professionals
Recognizing the Signs of Impairment
Recognizing Signs of Drug Diversion
Requirements for Reporting Impaired Healthcare Professionals
Interventions for Dealing with the Impaired Professional
Interventions for Dealing with Impairment
Conclusion
Course details
Release Date06/21/2026
Expiration Date06/21/2029
ACPE UAN0657-0000-26-052-H99-P 0657-0000-26-052-H99-T
CE Broker ID20-591101
ACCME Activity Number203701773
AGD Number386503 | Course Code: 157
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring
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Instructor
John VillaMD, FACEP, FAAFP
John VillaMD, FACEP, FAAFP
John Francis Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP is an Emergency Medicine Specialist in Florida with more than 25 years in emergency medicine and family medicine.
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Registered Social Worker AssistantLicensed Nursing AssistantDentistPharmacy TechnicianPhysician AssistantCertified Respiratory TherapistMedical DoctorLicensed Vocational NurseRespiratory TherapistLicensed Massage TherapistLicensed Certified Social WorkerLicensed MidwifeAdvanced Dental AssistantCertified Nursing AssistantGeneral DentistAdvanced Practice Registered NurseClinical Nurse SpecialistBachelor's Social WorkerLicensed Masters Social WorkerLong-Term Care Facility AdministratorsDental Assistant RadiographerLicensed Independent Social Worker DualAdvanced Practice Nurse PrescribersRegistered NursePharmacistLicensed Social WorkerOccupational TherapistLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist SupervisorDietitian - NutritionistAPRN - Certified Nurse MidwifeLicensed Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social Worker Advanced PracticeLicensed Marriage and Family TherapistMaster's Social WorkExpanded Function Dental AssistantDenturistNurse PractitionerLicensed Psychiatric Technician NurseDental HygienistPsychiatric NurseLicensed Baccalaureate Social WorkerLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist InternLicensed Independent Marriage and Family TherapistLicensed Mental Health CounselorDental AssistantLicensed Independent Social WorkerRegistered Nurse PractitionerPublic Health NurseForensic Nurse-CSADental LabOccupational Therapy AssistantCertified Master Social WorkerDental TherapistExpanded Function Dental AuxiliaryLicensed Practical NurseCertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistCommunity Dental Health CoordinatorRegistered Dental AssistantRegistered Respiratory TherapistRespiratory Care Practitioner Critical CareLicensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerCertified Nurse MidwifeLicensed Independent Social Worker Clinical PracticeLicensed Graduate Social WorkerRespiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical CareRespiratory Care PractitionerDental TechnicianAdvanced Practice Nurses
Accreditations
AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for occupational therapy professionals.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Recognizing Impairment in the Workplace", provides 2 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Occupational Therapy, Dietetics and Nutrition, Respiratory Therapy, Long-Term Care Facility Administrators, Midwifery, Massage Therapy, Dentistry, Nursing, Mental Health, Pharmacy, Physician - ACCME - 2 Hours. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Registered Social Worker Assistant, Licensed Nursing Assistant, Dentist, Pharmacy Technician, Physician Assistant, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Medical Doctor, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed Certified Social Worker, Licensed Midwife, Advanced Dental Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, General Dentist, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Bachelor's Social Worker, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Long-Term Care Facility Administrators, Dental Assistant Radiographer, Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual, Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, Licensed Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, Dietitian - Nutritionist, APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Master's Social Work, Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Denturist, Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse, Dental Hygienist, Psychiatric Nurse, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Dental Assistant, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Public Health Nurse, Forensic Nurse-CSA, Dental Lab, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified Master Social Worker, Dental Therapist, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Community Dental Health Coordinator, Registered Dental Assistant, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Dental Technician, Advanced Practice Nurses. 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 and CPE Monitor 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
Verified reviewI 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
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI 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
Verified reviewI 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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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI 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
Verified reviewI 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 educational 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:
John Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP - Faculty
Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner, Content Reviewer
Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner
Marie Fluent DDS, CDIPC - Dentist Planner
Michelle Barrera – Planner
Luke Porter - Planner
Vicki Holder - Content Developer
Andrea Espiritu – Content Reviewer
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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