The Laws You Cant Afford to Ignore in Patient Care

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify key federal and state laws that impact patient care and clinical practice.

2. Analyze the legal implications of scope of practice violations and negligence.

3. Recognize requirements for informed consent and patient rights protections.

4. Apply mandatory reporting laws for abuse, neglect, and public health concerns.

5. Demonstrate understanding of documentation as a legal record of care.

6. Integrate privacy and confidentiality laws (including HIPAA) into daily practice.

Course overview

Healthcare practice is governed by a complex framework of federal, state, and institutional laws that directly impact patient care, professional accountability, and licensure protection. Failure to understand and comply with these legal requirements can result in disciplinary action, loss of licensure, civil liability, or criminal penalties. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the most critical legal principles that govern clinical practice and patient care delivery. Participants will explore key areas including scope of practice, negligence, documentation requirements, informed consent, mandatory reporting, patient rights, privacy laws, and standard of care expectations. Emphasis is placed on real-world application of legal principles in clinical settings, with a focus on preventing legal risk while maintaining high-quality patient care. Through a structured, narrative-based approach, this course equips healthcare professionals with practical knowledge to identify legal vulnerabilities, apply appropriate protocols, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards in everyday practice.

Subject areas

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

Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Management

2h Patient Related

2h Administrative

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Management

2h Administrative

2h Patient Related

Arizona Board of Athletic Training

Athletic Trainer

2h Continuing Education in the Area of Athletic Training

Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Occupational Therapist

2h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2h Category A activity related to nonclinical coursework

Physical Therapy Assistant

2h Category A activity related to nonclinical coursework

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

2h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2h General

Physical Therapist Assistant

2h General

Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h General CE

Occupational Therapist Assistant

2h General CE

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Nurse Practitioner

2h Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Registered Nurse

2h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

2h Ethics and appropriate patient interactions (RN)

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

2h General

2h Legal Aspects of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

2h Legal Aspects of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Legal Aspects of Nursing

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

2h Legal Aspects of Nursing

Florida Board of Respiratory Care

Certified Respiratory Therapist

2h Management

2h Personal Growth

2h Risk Management

Registered Respiratory Therapist

2h Management

2h Personal Growth

2h Risk Management

Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care

2h Management

2h Personal Growth

2h Risk Management

Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care

2h Management

2h Personal Growth

2h Risk Management

Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers

Athletic Trainer

2h General CE

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Professional Nurse

2h General

Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Ethics of Occupational Therapy

2h General Continuing Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h General Continuing Education

2h Ethics of Occupational Therapy

Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Physical Therapist Assistant

2h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Addiction Counselors

Licensed Addiction Counselor

2h General

2h Professional Ethics

Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor

2h Professional Ethics

2h General

Licensed Masters Addiction Counselor

2h Professional Ethics

2h General

Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Marriage and Family Therapists

Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist

2h General

2h Ethics in Supervision

2h Professional Ethics

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

2h General

2h Professional Ethics

Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Athletic Training

Athletic Trainer

2h Continuing Education in the Area of Athletic Training

Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2h CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

2h CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy

Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapist

2h Respiratory Care Professionals Specific Education

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Licensed Mental Health Technician

2h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Nurse Midwife

2h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

2h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

2h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

2h General

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Continuing education related to nursing

Nurse Practitioner

2h Prescribing Controlled Substances

Registered Nurse

2h Continuing education related to nursing

Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

2h Certified Activity indirectly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

2h Certified Activity indirectly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Continuing education relevant to occupational therapy

Occupational Therapist Registered

2h Continuing education relevant to occupational therapy

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General CE

Registered Nurse

2h General CE

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

2h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h Social, Legal, and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Practice

2h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h CE Related to Nursing Practice

2h Social, Legal, and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

2h Social, Legal, and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Practice

2h CE Related to Nursing Practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

2h Continuing education related to the AOTA Code of Ethics

Occupational Therapy Assistant

2h Continuing education related to the AOTA Code of Ethics

Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Licensed Social Worker

2h Ethics (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

2h Legal aspects of professional nursing practice

2h Relating to professional nursing practice

Registered Nurse

2h Clinical Management of Patients

2h Legal aspects of professional nursing practice

Wyoming Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

2h General

Certified Nurse Practitioner

2h General

Certified Nurse Specialist

2h General

Certified Nursing Assistant

2h General

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

2h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

2h General

Registered Nurse

2h General

Disclosure statements

References

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). HIPAA Privacy Rule.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Patient Safety and Risk Management.
The Joint Commission. National Patient Safety Goals.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Compliance Guidelines.
American Nurses Association (ANA). Code of Ethics for Nurses.
Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB). Model Guidelines for Medical Practice.

Method of Evaluation:

Participant achievement of the stated learning objectives is evaluated through completion of a post-test examination and review of case-based scenarios. A minimum passing score of 70% is required for successful completion.

Notice

This course is designed to align with commonly required continuing education competencies for healthcare licensure and are structured to meet state board and regulatory standards in key areas of clinical practice, patient safety, and professional accountability.

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