DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this course is to increase the awareness of healthcare professionals regarding workplace impairment.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- 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 healthcare professional.
- Summarize employer initiatives and responsibilities in relation to impaired healthcare professional programs.
Continuing Education Credits
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 Certified Nursing Assistants in Florida.
Course Details
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 2.5 CE/Contact Hours, Florida Board of Nursing, FL BON, Florida Certified Nursing Assistants, FL CNA, Healthcare Industry, Healthcare Professionals, Healthcare Workers, Healthcare Workforce, Impaired Healthcare Professionals, Workplace, Workplace Impairments