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Preventing Medical Errors in Speech-Language Pathology

Edie Deane, MS-CCC, CCM; Laura More, MSW, LCSW; Lisa Fuellemann, MS, CCC-SLP

$29.00

CE Credit Hours : 2
Target Audience : Speech-Language Pathology
Intermediate Learning Level Introductory
Online Course Online
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Course Abstract

Preventing Medical Errors in Speech-Language Pathology is a 2-hour online continuing education (CE) course that examines how medical errors can be prevented in the practice of speech-language pathology.

The intent of this course is to include all of the elements required for an approved medical errors course for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and audiologists, including topics and case examples that will resonate with both novice and seasoned clinicians. It is a required course for Florida licensees and satisfies their biennial requirement. It is intended to be of clinical interest to all SLPs and audiologists who wish to increase their awareness of the ways in which patients can be harmed and the many strategies for anticipating and avoiding such undesirable outcomes.

This course addresses the impact of medical errors on today’s health care with a focus on root cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, and patient safety. Multiple scenarios of real and potential errors in the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology across the continuum of practice are included, along with recommended strategies for preventing them. Evidence shows that the most effective error prevention occurs when a partnership exists among care facilities, health care professionals, and the patients they treat.

Course #21-61 | 2025 | 52 pages | 15 posttest questions

Learning Objectives

  1. Define and describe the scope of medical errors
  2. Summarize the process for identifying and analyzing an error to prevent reoccurrence
  3. Identify three areas of concern for patient safety in the practice of speech-language pathology or audiology
  4. Describe three precautions that should be taken when using technology with clients
  5. Explain how health literacy, consumerism, cultural competence, and pseudoscience can affect patient safety
  6. Name three strategies for preventing medical errors and improving patient safety

Course Directions

This online course provides instant access to the course materials (PDF download) and CE test. The course is text-based (reading) and the CE test is open-book (you can print the test to mark your answers on it while reading the course document).

Successful completion of this course involves passing an online test (80% required, 3 chances to take) and we ask that you also complete a brief course evaluation.

About the Author(s)

Edie Deane, MS-CCC, CCM : Find out More

Edie Deane, MS-CCC, is a creative leader who infuses all her work with an entrepreneurial spirit. Edie’s career spans healthcare areas from hands-on service to e-business. Her portfolio of experience includes:  leadership, strategic and business development as online education company Care2Learn’s founder/owner; operations, administration, and education/training in national rehabilitation companies; and development of an e-learning department in a prominent healthcare software company. Edie currently owns ED Consulting & Coaching, focused on services for the LTPAC ecosystem.

Disclosure

Financial: No relevant financial relationships exist.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationships exist.

Laura More, MSW, LCSW : Find out More

Laura More, MSW, LCSW, is a healthcare author and licensed clinical social worker. Laura was one of the founding partners of Care2Learn, a provider of online continuing education courses for the post-acute healthcare industry. She now provides healthcare authoring services. She has authored over 120 online continuing education titles, co-authored evidence-based care assessment area resources and a book, The Licensed Practical Nurse in Long-term Care Field Guide. She is the recipient of the 2010 Education Award from the American College of Health Care Administrators.

Disclosure

Financial: Laura More receives author compensation from Professional Development Resources.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Lisa Fuellemann, MS, CCC-SLP : Find out More

Lisa D. Fuellemann, MS, CCC-SLP, is a Speech-Language Pathologist with experience in the acute and long-term care settings. Her specialties include dysphagia and cognitive language disorders.

Disclosure

Financial: No relevant financial relationship exists.
Nonfinancial: No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

CE Information

Speech Language Pathology

Introductory Level 0.2 ASHA CEUs

Introductory Level | 0.2 ASHA CEUs | ASHA credit is available until 1/31/2030. ASHA CEUs are awarded by the ASHA CE Registry upon receipt of the monthly completion report from the ASHA Approved CE Provider (#AAUM5190). Please note that the date that appears on ASHA transcripts is the last day of the month in which the course was completed.

Professional Development Resources is CE Broker compliant (#50-1635 - all courses are reported within two business days of completion).

ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures.

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