Confidentiality Matters: Ensuring Ethics and Privacy in Acupuncture and TCM - NCCAOM Approved Acupuncture Continuing Education, Ethics, Laws & Rules, 2 PDA/CEU

Certified for:

2 PDA/CEU in Ethics (Professional Boundaries)

2 PDA/CEU in Laws and Rules of the Board

Category 1

Here's How Simple It Is:

1. Read the material online
2. Complete the quiz online
3. Get your certificate and earn credits towards your license renewal
4. ACEU Masters reports your PDAs to NCCAOM and/or CEBroker.com within 24 hours

Course Outcome

≥92% of participants will achieve a basic understanding of the legal obligations and patient expectations of confidentiality.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand the concept of confidentiality and its importance in fostering trust and therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Identify legal requirements, such as HIPAA regulations, and learn how to ensure compliance while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Discuss the recent Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California case and the implications for acupuncture and TCM practices
  
• List strategies for maintaining confidentiality during patient consultations, treatments, communication with other healthcare providers, and electronic record-keeping.
• Develop ethical decision-making skills to navigate complex situations where confidentiality may conflict with other ethical principles or legal obligations.

Who Should Enroll?

• Licensed Acupuncturists: Acupuncture professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of confidentiality and privacy issues in patient care and ensure ethical practice.
  
• Healthcare Providers: Other healthcare professionals interested in learning about confidentiality principles and ethical considerations in acupuncture and TCM practice.