Prevention of Medical Errors for Florida Occupational Therapy

Prevention of Medical Errors for Florida Occupational Therapy is organized by Wild Iris Medical Education, Inc.

Expiration Date: 2027-04-01

Course Description:
FLORIDA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MANDATORY COURSE. This prevention of medical errors CEU fulfills the 2-hour requirement for Florida OTs and OTAs. The Florida Board of Occupational Therapy requires this topic for initial licensure and renewal. Course covers preventing medical errors in the practice setting, including strategies, interventions, and Florida's medical error reporting requirements.

Course Learning Objectives:

1. Define “medical errors” and associated terminology.
2. Discuss common causes of medical errors and root cause analysis.
3. Review the most common medical errors and strategies to prevent them.
4. Summarize the elements of effective communication and documentation.
5. Outline contraindications and indications for occupational therapy management.
6. Discuss Florida’s statutory requirements for addressing medical errors.