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Medical Mistakes and Errors Home Study (Revised)

Tracking # 20-1299510

$18.00

4.7 (10 ratings)
Educator SOM THERAPY & ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Method Home Study

What you'll learn

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Objective: Define medical errors and related terminology. Outcome: Articulate the concept of “medical errors” both in general terms and specifically within the massage profession.
  2. Objective: Understand the risks associated with massage therapy, recognize contraindications, and identify when to refer clients to medical professionals. Outcome: Ensure the safety and well-being of clients.
  3. Objective: Acknowledge the responsibility of Licensed Massage Therapists (LMT) in fostering a culture of safety. Outcome: Create a safe and positive environment for clients while demonstrating professionalism.
  4. Objective: Review causes of medical errors across various healthcare settings, including massage therapy. Outcome: Compare strategies to identify those best suited for massage therapy clinics and outcall services.
  5. Objective: Eliminate physical obstacles in the workplace. Outcome: Prevent accidents or injuries.
  6. Objective: Implement necessary changes and proactively work toward solutions. Outcome: Minimize the recurrence of medical errors.
  7. Objectives: Encourage collaboration and effective communication between clients, massage therapists, and healthcare teams. Outcome: Foster positive therapeutic outcomes aimed at achieving zero errors.
  8. Objectives: Stay informed about risk reduction strategies. Outcome: Take proactive measures to attain the best possible outcomes.
  9. Objective: Discuss the statutory requirements of the Florida Board of Massage Therapy regarding medical errors. Outcome: Mitigate potential risks to protect public health and safety.

Course overview

Some state boards require this controversial study of Medical Mistakes each renewal cycle. Learn about the massage therapist's role in preventing medical error. Read how to lessen workplace errors and create professionally safe work environments. Stay informed through government and other respected research agencies, including ideas on solutions and defining legitimate errors. Compare and be informed about medical errors and costs in hospital and other places massage therapist may work.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Florida Board of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist

2h Medical Errors

Georgia Board of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist

2h General

South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist

2h Board approved CE directly related to massage/bodywork therapy

Massage Therapist Provisional

2h Board approved CE directly related to massage/bodywork therapy

Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure

Massage Therapist

2h CE relevant to the practice of massage therapy

Disclosure statements

This is a 2-hr home study with a test at the end.

This course covers FL mandated CE requires on this subject.

This is a revised and updated course from a previous offering.

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