Preventing Medical Errors in Behavioral Health

Preventing Medical Errors in Behavioral Health is a 2-hour online continuing education (CE) course that aims to increase psychotherapists’ awareness of the ways in which clients can be harmed and the many strategies for anticipating and avoiding such undesirable outcomes

There are many ways in which to harm clients in behavioral health, most of which arise from inadequate attention to the various educational, clinical, ethical, and legal resources available. This course will illustrate the kinds of “medical” errors that can occur in psychotherapy practice and will offer strategies for avoiding them.

Examples include improper diagnosis; breaches of privacy and confidentiality; mandatory reporting requirements; managing dangerous clients; boundary violations and sexual misconduct; the informed consent process; and clinical and cultural competency.

Also included are sections on psychotherapy in the digital age, including the use of social networking platforms; the challenges of maintaining and transmitting electronic records; email; text messaging; the use of smart phones; engaging in the practice of teletherapy; and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in practice.

*This course satisfies the medical errors requirement for license renewal of Florida mental health professionals.

Outline

Introduction
Major Areas with Potential for Harm to Psychotherapy Clients
Conclusion

Course #21-60 | 2024 | 40 pages | 15 posttest questions