What you'll learn- Therapist can identify at least three areas of their practice that might contribute to a medical error.
- Therapist will become familiar with the prevalence of errors in medicine and learn ways to prevent them and protect themself and their loved ones.
- Therapist will be able to access resources to support patient advocacy and initiate end-of-life planning.
Definitions and Concepts:
- 1. What are medical errors?
- 2. Why are we taking this class?
- 3. Terminology
- 4. Patient Advocacy/Advance Directives
Areas of discussion:
- 1. Equipment Failure
- 2. Adverse Reactions
- 3. Negligent Practice
- 4. Drug and Alcohol Interactions
- 5. Technique Choices
- 6. COVID-19 Considerations
- 7. Medical Errors in Healthcare Settings
- 8. End of Life Planning/Advance Directives
Course OverviewThis important class focuses on the problem of medical mistakes in the field of massage therapy. Equipment failure, negligent treatment, improper use of
lubricants, oils, and stones are issues we face in the field. In addition, there can be times as a massage therapist when you are privy to an error in medical
treatment of a client or family member. Knowing how to address other healthcare providers and being an advocate are highlighted in the learning module.... More
Subject areasFlorida Board of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapist
Disclosure statementsCourse Objectives:
Upon completion the participant will:
- Therapist can identify at least three areas of their practice that might contribute to a medical error.
- Therapist will become familiar with the prevalence of errors in medicine and learn ways to prevent them and protect themself and their loved ones.
- Therapist will be able to access resources to support patient advocacy and initiate end-of-life planning.
Definitions and Concepts:
- What are medical errors?
- Why are we taking this class?
- Terminology
- Patient Advocacy/Advance Directives
- Areas of discussion:
- Equipment Failure
- Adverse Reactions
- Negligent Practice
- Drug and Alcohol Interactions
- Technique Choices
- COVID-19 Considerations
- Medical Errors in Healthcare Settings
- End of Life Planning/Advance Directives
Take it Here
- This course reports to CE broker immediately upon completion.
- Complete all courses at your own pace online.
- Quality and enjoyable courses.
- Modern experience, accessible from any device.
- All courses affordably priced.