Medical Errors
Tracking # 20-299208
$15.00
What you'll learn
Define “medical error.”
Cite statistics on the number of preventable medical errors that occur annually
Describe the different medical errors and the subsequent consequences of each
Characterize what constitutes a true medical error
Compare and contrast the different types of medical errors
Identify strategies that can be employed to keep therapists and clients aware and safe
Course overview
Course Description: Did you know that preventable medical errors kill more people than AIDS and automobile accidents combined? Medical errors harm at least 1.5 million people every year in the United States. This course explores the different types of medical errors, their causes and consequences, and means of prevention. If you are a health care professional or have any dealings with them, this course is a must-read! Goal: To learn what types of medical errors are made, which ones are preventable, and how to avoid becoming a victim.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Board of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapist
Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition
Dietitian/Nutritionist
Nutrition Counselor
Florida Electrolysis Council
Electrologist
Georgia Board of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapist
Michigan Board of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapist
New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists
Massage Therapist
South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapist
Massage Therapist Provisional
Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure
Massage Therapist
Disclosure statements
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to master the following objectives with a minimum of 70% accuracy:
- Define “medical error.”
- Cite statistics on the number of preventable medical errors that occur annually
- Describe the different medical errors and the subsequent consequences of each
- Characterize what constitutes a true medical error
- Compare and contrast the different types of medical errors
- Identify strategies that can be employed to keep therapists and clients aware and safe
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