DESCRIPTION
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the purpose and structure of SBAR as a standardized approach for improving clarity and consistency in communication.
- Apply SBAR to clinical and managerial situations, including daily shift handoff and risk-mitigation scenarios.
- Describe and demonstrate closed-loop communication to confirm accuracy and prevent misunderstandings in team interactions.
- Identify common communication errors and how SBAR and closed-loop communication improve collaboration and patient safety.
Continuing Education Credits
Course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour to the following professions:
- Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (all states)
- Certified Case Managers (CCM)
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC)
Course Details
To receive 1.0 contact hours of continuing education credit, learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.
At CareerSmart Learning, we regularly review our courses to ensure learners receive accurate, timely, and relevant content. Courses are updated on an annual or three-year cycle. This course is scheduled to be updated or discontinued by June 1, 2029.
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Tags: 1.0 CE/Contact Hour, Close-Loop Communication, Certified Case Manager, CCM, Certified Rehabilitation Counselors, CRC, Collaboration, Communication Errors, Communication in the Healthcare Setting, Effective Communication Strategies, Leadership, LPN, LVN, Nurses, Patient Safety, Registered Nurse, Risk Mitigation, SBAR