Medical Errors Course

Medical Errors is organized by Florida Podiatric Medical Association (FPMA).

Start Date: April 1, 2024
End Date: March 31, 2026

Description:
Online Medical Errors course for Podiatric Physicians licensed in the state of Florida. The Florida Podiatric Medical Association is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. The Florida Podiatric Medical Association has approved this activity for a maximum of two (2.0) continuing education contact hours (CECH) for Podiatric Physicians licensed, or seeking licensure, in the State of Florida. This course consists of two video presentations and a post-test. The learner must earn a passing score of at least 70% on the post-test in order to receive 2.0 CECH for this course.

What you'll learn
At the end of the course instruction, you will be able to:

1. Define the term “Medical Errors” and provide examples.
2. Increase awareness of the prevalence of medical errors in the podiatric profession.
3. Identify examples of medical errors in different areas of work, including hospital, operating room, and office.
4. Implement a culture of safety.
5. Increase awareness of how medical errors impact healthcare.
6. Increase awareness of common medical errors.Understand the root causes of medical errors.

Course Objectives:

• Define the term “Medical Errors” and provide examples.
• Increase awareness of the prevalence of medical errors in the podiatric profession.
• Identify examples of medical errors in different areas of work, including hospital, operating room, and office.
• Implement a culture of safety.
• Increase awareness of how medical errors impact healthcare.
• Increase awareness of common medical errors.
• Understand the root causes of medical errors.