Communicating With Patients
Tracking # 20-1278159
Course overview
Effective communication with patients and families is the foundation for a therapeutic, safe, and positive patient experience. The patient's experience of care is greatly influenced by what is communicated and observed. It is also a vital component of obtaining an accurate history and physical assessment, providing informed, comprehensive care, and educating patients and families to achieve optimal outcomes. The goal of this course is to provide information about how to effectively communicate with patients in healthcare settings.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Nurse Practitioner
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Clinical Nurse Specialist
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Registered Nurse Practitioner
1h
Practice-Focused Continuing Education
Bahamas Medical Council
Medical Practitioner
1h
Continuing Medical Education
Specialty Medical Practitioner
1h
Continuing Medical Education
Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Board
Dermatology Certified Nurse Practitioner
1h
Dermatology CME
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
1h
Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty
Clinical Nurse Specialist
1h
Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education
Nurse Practitioner
1h
Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty
Registered Nurse
1h
Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
1h
Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
1h
General
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
1h
General
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
1h
General
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
1h
General
Florida Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
1h
General
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
1h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
General
Registered Nurse
1h
General
Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopath Limited License
1h
General
Osteopathic Area Critical Need
1h
General
Osteopathic Physician
1h
General
Florida Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacist
1h
General
Registered Pharmacy Technician
1h
General
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
1h
General
Psychologist
1h
General
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
General
Registered Professional Nurse
1h
General
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant
1h
Physician Assistant General CME
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
1h
Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Mental Health Technician
1h
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Nurse Midwife
1h
Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
1h
Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
1h
Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
1h
Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Midwifery
Midwife
1h
Specifically Related to the Practice of Midwifery
Midwife Apprentice Permit
1h
Specifically Related to the Practice of Midwifery
Midwife Senior Apprentice Permit
1h
Specifically Related to the Practice of Midwifery
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Physicians & Surgeons
Physician & Surgeon
1h
Category I CME
Physician and Surgeon Compact License
1h
Category I CME
Michigan Board of Medicine
Medical Doctor
1h
Category 1 Hours
Medical Doctor Compact License
1h
Category 1 Hours
Michigan Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer
1h
General
Registered Nurse
1h
General
Registered Nurse Special Volunteer
1h
General
Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery
Osteopathic Physician
1h
Category 1 Hours
Osteopathic Physician Compact License
1h
Category 1 Hours
Michigan Board of Social Work
Bachelor's Social Worker
1h
General
Master's Social Worker
1h
General
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
Continuing education related to nursing
Registered Nurse
1h
Continuing education related to nursing
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Doctor of Osteopathy
1h
AMA Category I
Medical Doctor
1h
AMA Category I
Physician Assistant
1h
AMA Category I
New Hampshire Board of Medicine
Physician
1h
Category 1 Hours
New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice
Clinical Social Worker
1h
Category A Hours
Conditional Clinical Social Worker
1h
Category A Hours
Conditional School Social Worker
1h
Category A Hours
Conditional Social Work Associate
1h
Category A Hours
Conditional Social Worker
1h
Category A Hours
Licensed Social Worker
1h
Category A Hours
Licensed Social Worker Associate
1h
Category A Hours
School Social Worker
1h
Category A Hours
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
1h
General CE
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
General CE
Registered Nurse
1h
General CE
New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacist
1h
Contact Hours
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
1h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
1h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Clinical Nurse Specialist
1h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse
Registered Nurse
1h
Continuing education relevant to nursing practice
New Mexico Certified Nurse Midwives and Licensed Midwives
Certified Nurse Midwife
1h
Continuing education relevant to the midwifery practice (Non Pharmacology Related hours)
Licensed Midwife
1h
Continuing education relevant to the midwifery practice (Non Pharmacology Related hours)
New Mexico Medical Board
Doctor of Osteopathy
1h
General CME - AMA/AOA Category 1
Medical Doctor
1h
General CME - AMA/AOA Category 1
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
1h
CE Related to Nursing Practice
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
CE Related to Nursing Practice
Registered Nurse
1h
CE Related to Nursing Practice
North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
1h
General
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
1h
General
Licensed Master Social Worker
1h
General
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Social Worker
1h
Continuing Education for Social Workers
Licensed Social Worker
1h
Continuing Education for Social Workers
Registered Social Worker Assistant
1h
Continuing Education for Social Workers
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Medical Doctors
Medical Doctor
1h
Category I CME
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant
1h
Category I CME
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Doctor of Osteopathy
1h
General Practice
Medical Doctor
1h
General Practice
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
1h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
General
Registered Nurse
1h
General
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
1h
Social work related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker
Licensed Independent Social Worker
1h
Social work related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker
Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice
1h
Social work related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker
Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice
1h
Social work related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker
Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual
1h
Social work related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker
Licensed Masters Social Worker
1h
Social work related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker
State Medical Board of Ohio
Doctor of Medicine
1h
AMA Category I
Doctor of Medicine Compact
1h
AMA Category I
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
1h
AMA Category I
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Compact
1h
AMA Category I
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Medical Doctor
1h
AMA Category I CME
Tennessee Board of Social Workers
Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker
1h
Social Work CE
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
1h
Social Work CE
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
1h
Social Work CE
Licensed Master Social Worker
1h
Social Work CE
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
1h
Relating to professional nursing practice
Registered Nurse
1h
Relating to professional nursing practice
West Virginia Board of Social Work
Licensed Certified Social Worker
1h
Category I continuing education related to social work
Licensed Graduate Social Worker
1h
Category I continuing education related to social work
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
1h
Category I continuing education related to social work
Licensed Social Worker
1h
Category I continuing education related to social work
Provisional License
1h
Category I continuing education related to social work
Service Worker Registrant
1h
Category I continuing education related to social work
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
1h
General
Certified Nurse Practitioner
1h
General
Certified Nurse Specialist
1h
General
Certified Nursing Assistant
1h
General
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
1h
General
Licensed Practical Nurse
1h
General
Registered Nurse
1h
General