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Description

This course aims to equip physical therapy professionals with the knowledge and skills to minimize the risk of burns during treatment, understand the legal implications of vicarious liability, and implement risk management strategies to enhance patient safety and professional practice standards.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Identify risk factors and prevention strategies for burns in physical therapy
  2. Understand vicarious liability and legal responsibilities in physical therapy practice
  3. Implement comprehensive risk management and patient safety practices
Price: $6.95

Credits:

  • IPTA 1.0 CH
  • LPTB 1.0 CH
  • TPTA 4.0 CCU
  • OPTA 1.0 CEU
  • PTAG 1.0 CCU

The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has certified that this course meets the criteria for approval of Continuing Education offerings established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association. According to the Rules for the Administration of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act [section 1340.61] published by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant applying for re-licensure in Illinois can earn a maximum of 50% of their required continuing education hours from self-study. The hours awarded for this course are designated for self-study CE credit.

This course has been approved by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board for 1 contact hour for 2024.

This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 4 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. Course Approval #78788TX with an expiration of 5/1/2026.

The Ohio Physical Therapy Association (OPTA) has approved this activity for continuing education in Ohio. OPTA Approval # 24S1740.

This course has been approved by the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia for 1 continuing competency hour.

Professions: Physical Therapist
Test Code: HPSO0524ePT
Published: April 2024
Expires: 5/1/2026
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)
Authors: Jennifer L Flynn CPHRM