DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this course is to increase the awareness of healthcare professionals regarding workplace impairment. Learners will achieve the following objectives:
- Describe workplace impairment in the healthcare field and its impact on healthcare professionals
- Describe the regulatory and professional bodies addressing impaired professionals in the healthcare workforce
- Identify signs and symptoms of workplace impairment
- Identify the appropriate course of action to follow upon identification of an impaired healthcare professional
- Outline the process for treatment of an impaired professional
- Summarize employer initiatives and responsibilities in relation to impaired healthcare professional programs.
Workplace Impairment is a required continuing education topic for nurses in the state of Florida.
Course is approved for 2.5 CE/Contact Hours for the following profession:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Advanced Practice RN (APRN): This course includes 2.5 pharmacotherapeutic contact hours.
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed. Course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2027.
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