The Guide to Recovery: Best Practices on How to Handle Errors in Acupuncture - NCCAOM Approved Acupuncture Continuing Education, Ethics, Medical Errors, 2 PDA/CEU

Certified for:

2 PDA/CEU in Ethics (Professional Boundaries)

2 PDA/CEU in Medical Errors

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

Mistakes happen in every profession, including acupuncture, and knowing how to navigate them ethically and professionally is paramount. The purpose of this program is to develop the necessary skills and strategies for

acupuncture professionals to address and recover from errors effectively while upholding patient trust and safety.

Course Objectives

• Identify common types of errors that can occur in acupuncture practice, including needling errors, communication breakdowns, and documentation mistakes.
  
• Develop skills and techniques for disclosing errors to patients in a compassionate and transparent manner, while offering support and solutions.
• Learn how to provide emotional support and follow-up care to patients who have experienced errors in acupuncture treatment.
• Explore strategies and best practices for error prevention, including effective communication, double-checking procedures, and ongoing training and education.

Who Should Enroll?

• Licensed Acupuncturists: Acupuncture professionals seeking to enhance their professional skills in error management, disclosure, and patient support.
  
• Healthcare Providers: Other healthcare professionals interested in understanding and addressing errors in acupuncture practice, including nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals.