Preventing Medical Errors in Behavioral Health
Tracking # 20-808560
$29.00
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Method Computer-Based Training
What you'll learn
- List three ways in which clients may be harmed by receiving an improper diagnosis
- Identify two exceptions to confidentiality and privileged communications
- Describe two examples of situations that warrant mandatory reporting
- Distinguish between boundary “crossings” and boundary “violations”
- Specify three issues therapists need to consider before using technology in practice
- Name four elements of informed consent and three guidelines to maintain competence
Course overview
Preventing Medical Errors in Behavioral Health is a 2-hour online continuing education (CE) course that examines the ways in which clients can be harmed in mental health practice and the many strategies for anticipating and avoiding such undesirable outcomes. This course is intended to increase clinicians' awareness of the many types of errors that can occur within mental health practice, how such errors damage clients, and the numerous ways they can be prevented. Its emphasis is on areas within mental health practice that carry the potential for "medical" errors. Examples include improper diagnosis; breaches of privacy and confidentiality; mandatory reporting requirements; managing dangerous clients; boundary violations and sexual misconduct; the informed consent process; and clinical and cultural competency. There are sections on psychotherapy in the digital age, including the use of social networking systems, the challenges of maintaining and transmitting electronic records and engaging in the practice of technology. Course #21-68 | 2026 | 15 posttest questions | Learn more @ https://www.pdresources.org/product/preventing-medical-errors-in-behavioral-health/
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Licensed Addiction Counselor Technician
2h
General
Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor
2h
General
Licensed Associate Counselor
2h
General
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
2h
General
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
2h
General
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
2h
General
Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor
2h
General
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2h
General
Licensed Master Social Worker
2h
General
Licensed Professional Counselor
2h
General
Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners
Psychologist
2h
General
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Certified Master Social Worker
2h
Medical Errors
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
2h
Medical Errors
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2h
Medical Errors
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
2h
Medical Errors
Florida Board of Psychology
Limited License Psychologist
2h
Medical Errors
Psychologist
2h
Medical Errors
Florida Office of School Psychology
School Psychologist
2h
Medical Errors
Georgia State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Psychologist
2h
General (Area III)
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Marriage and Family Therapists
Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
2h
General
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2h
General
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Masters Level Psychologists
Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist
2h
General
Licensed Masters Level Psychologist
2h
General
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Professional Counselors
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
2h
General
Licensed Professional Counselor
2h
General
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Psychologists
Licensed Psychologist
2h
General
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Social Workers
Licensed Associate/Baccalaureate Social Worker
2h
General
Licensed Master Social Worker
2h
General
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
2h
General
Michigan Board of Psychology
Limited Licensed Psychologist
2h
General
Psychologist
2h
General
Psychologist Special Volunteer
2h
General
Michigan Board of Social Work
Bachelor's Social Worker
2h
General
Master's Social Worker
2h
General
Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors
Licensed Professional Counselor
2h
General
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor
2h
General
New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
2h
Category A Hours
Clinical Social Worker
2h
Category A Hours
Conditional Clinical MH Counselor
2h
Category A Hours
Conditional Clinical Social Worker
2h
Category A Hours
Conditional Marriage Family Therapist
2h
Category A Hours
Conditional School Social Worker
2h
Category A Hours
Conditional Social Work Associate
2h
Category A Hours
Conditional Social Worker
2h
Category A Hours
Licensed Social Worker
2h
Category A Hours
Licensed Social Worker Associate
2h
Category A Hours
Marriage and Family Therapist
2h
Category A Hours
Pastoral Psychotherapist
2h
Category A Hours
School Social Worker
2h
Category A Hours
New Hampshire Board of Psychologists
Psychologist
2h
Category A Hours
School Psychologist (Doctoral)
2h
Category A Hours
School Psychologist (Specialist)
2h
Category A Hours
North Carolina Psychology Board
Psychological Associate
2h
Category A Hours
Psychologist
2h
Category A Hours
Psychologist (Provisional)
2h
Category A Hours
North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
2h
General
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
2h
General
Licensed Master Social Worker
2h
General
North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners
Licensed Psychologist
2h
Relevant to the Practice of Psychology
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist
2h
Continuing Education for Marriage and Family Therapists
Licensed Independent Social Worker
2h
Continuing Education for Social Workers
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
2h
Continuing Education for Counselors
Licensed Professional Counselor
2h
Continuing Education for Counselors
Licensed Social Worker
2h
Continuing Education for Social Workers
Marriage and Family Therapist
2h
Continuing Education for Marriage and Family Therapists
Registered Social Worker Assistant
2h
Continuing Education for Social Workers
South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors and Therapists
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2h
Continuing education related to marriage and family therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
2h
Continuing education related to professional counseling
Licensed Psycho-Educational Specialist
2h
Continuing education related to psycho-education
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology
Psychologist
2h
Continuing education related to psychology (Category A)
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
2h
Social work related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker
Licensed Independent Social Worker
2h
Social work related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker
Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice
2h
Social work related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker
Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice
2h
Social work related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker
Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual
2h
Social work related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker
Licensed Masters Social Worker
2h
Social work related continuing education not provided by a trained social worker
Tennessee Board for LPCs, LMFTs and CPTs
Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapist
2h
CE Directly Related to Clinical Pastoral Therapy
Licensed Marital and Family Therapist
2h
CE Directly Related to Marital and Family Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
2h
CE Directly Related to Professional Counseling
Tennessee Board of Examiners of Psychology
Psychological Examiner
2h
APA Approved CE
Psychologist
2h
APA Approved CE
Senior Psychological Examiner
2h
APA Approved CE
Tennessee Board of Social Workers
Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker
2h
Social Work CE
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
2h
Social Work CE
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
2h
Social Work CE
Licensed Master Social Worker
2h
Social Work CE
Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2h
General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Licensed Professional Counselor
2h
General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Licensed Psychological Associate
2h
General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
Licensed Psychologist
2h
General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
School Psychologist
2h
General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Licensed Master Social Worker - Advanced Practitioner
2h
General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
Licensed Social Worker
2h
General (Recognized Toward 50% Rule)
West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
2h
Counseling Techniques
West Virginia Board of Social Work
Licensed Certified Social Worker
2h
Category I continuing education related to social work
Licensed Graduate Social Worker
2h
Category I continuing education related to social work
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
2h
Category I continuing education related to social work
Licensed Social Worker
2h
Category I continuing education related to social work
Provisional License
2h
Category I continuing education related to social work
Service Worker Registrant
2h
Category I continuing education related to social work
Wyoming Board of Psychology
Psychological Practitioner
2h
American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education
Psychologist
2h
American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education
Specialist in School Psychology
2h
American Psychological Association (APA) continuing education
Disclosure statements
Leo Christie, PhD, LMFT, is a Florida-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Florida State University. Past President of the Florida Council on Family Relations, Dr. Christie is a past CEO of Professional Development Resources, a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to deliver continuing education credit courses to healthcare professionals throughout the United States. He has more than 20 years' experience in private practice with a specialty in child behavior disorders and as an instructor for over 500 live continuing education seminars for healthcare professionals.
Disclosure:
Financial: Receives a salary from Professional Development Resources, Inc.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.