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Baker Act Basics Pertaining to 18 Years and Older

Tracking # 20-865839

$23.99

4.6 (144 ratings)
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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

Following this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Comprehend and discuss how the Baker Act can be initiated
  2. Demonstrate increased knowledge about what happens when someone is taken to a Baker Act receiving facility
  3. Comprehend and discuss the difference between voluntary and involuntary treatment
  4. Comprehend and discuss the difference between court involved and non-court involved
  5. Discuss aspects of discharge planning

Course overview

This 3-hour course addresses basic information in Part 1 of the Baker Act pertaining to adults age 18 years and older, including: who can receive services in a Baker Act facility; how the Baker Act can be initiated; EMTALA; ; court-involved and non-court involved admissions; transportation; voluntary and involuntary treatment; In-patient and out-patient treatment; and discharge planning.

Subject areas

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

Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling

Certified Master Social Worker

3h General

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

3h General

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

3h General

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

3h General

Florida Board of Dentistry

Dental Hygienist

3h General

Dental Temporary Certificate

3h General

Dentist

3h General

Health Access Dentist

3h General

Florida Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

3h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

3h General

Registered Nurse

3h General

Florida Board of Pharmacy

Pharmacist

3h General

Registered Pharmacy Technician

3h General

Florida Board of Respiratory Care

Certified Respiratory Therapist

3h Personal Growth

Registered Respiratory Therapist

3h Personal Growth

Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care

3h Personal Growth

Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care

3h Personal Growth

Florida Council of Dietetics and Nutrition

Dietitian/Nutritionist

3h General

Nutrition Counselor

3h General

Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery

Licensed Midwife

3h General

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Learning Objectives

Following this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Comprehend and discuss how the Baker Act can be initiated
  2. Demonstrate increased knowledge about what happens when someone is taken to a Baker Act receiving facility
  3. Comprehend and discuss the difference between voluntary and involuntary treatment 
  4. Comprehend and discuss the difference between court involved and non-court involved
  5. Discuss aspects of discharge planning 

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