Prevention of Medical Errors for Florida Physical Therapy

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

Expiration Date: 2027-04-01

Course Description:
MANDATORY FOR FLORIDA PT/PTA. Fulfills the 2-hour FL requirement for reporting and prevention of medical errors for physical therapists and and assistants. Covers preventing medical errors in the practice setting, populations of special vulnerability, strategies and interventions, root cause analysis, and Florida's medical error reporting requirements.

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 physical therapy management.
6. Discuss the pharmacologic components of physical therapy and patient management.
7. Discuss Florida’s statutory requirements for addressing medical errors.