Course Objectives

1.0 CEU PT/OT/ST

  • Define the terms Morality, Ethics and Law.

  • Understand sources of moral and ethical obligations for rehabilitation professionals.

  • Know the term PISB/IPSB, the prevalence and effective management strategies.

  • Understand the basic requirements of the Safe Medical Device Act of 1990.

  • Be able to define the terms Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation for both children and adults.

  • Be familiar with how to report suspected abuse and state requirements for mandated reporters.

  • Define what constitutes Protected Health Information (PHI) and electronic Protected Health Information (e-PHI).

  • Understand how the Privacy Rule translates to common day-to-day interactions with patients, families, caregivers and friends

  • Be familiar with the basic HIPAA Security Guidelines that each individual who has access to PHI or e-PHI should follow.

Course curriculum

    1. Course Descriptor

    2. Really Useful Links & Downloads

    1. Ethics for Independents

    2. The Safe Medical Device Act

    3. Mandated Reporting Requirements

    4. HIPAA Privacy & Security

    1. corny (but cute)

    2. Survey

    3. Take the Quiz

About this course

  • Free
  • 9 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Is the course accredited?

    Yes! This is part of the 3 Hour Modular Course, "Maintenance Therapy. A BluePrint for Success" which is approved/registered in 8 States and accepted in 17 States. A Modular Course means that you can take a portion of the course and still earn credit.

  • Is the course approved in my State?

    We hope so! We add states based on member request and are approved, registered or accepted in the following States: AL, AZ, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, KY, MI, MO, MS, NC, ND, OH (OT only), PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VT, VI, WY.

  • What if my state isn't listed?

    It DOES NOT mean that in the remaining states, our courses will not count toward your CEUs - it just means that the process may need to be manual (self-reported). Ask your ITA team if you have questions and we will check the process for you.

  • Do you submit to CE Broker?

    Of course we do! :-) Courses are uploaded within 24 hours. If you don't see your course in this timeframe, give us a call.

  • How Do I Access My Certificate?

    You will have instant access to your Certificate through your classroom to download, print or just show off what you have accomplished!