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1. What are the continuing education requirements for physical therapy in Florida?
Florida PTs and PTAs must complete 24 CE hours every two years (biennium). This includes mandatory courses on Medical Errors and Florida Laws & Rules. All CE courses must be approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy and can be completed online or in-person to maintain active licensure
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2. What are the most common medical errors in physical therapy?
The most common medical issues are miscommunication, documentation mistakes, improper patient handling, and treatment errors.
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3. What are the requirements for CEUs in Florida?
Florida requires 24 CEUs every two years, including state-mandated courses such as Medical Errors and Human Trafficking Awareness.
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4. Which of the following is the most common type of medical error?
Medication and communication errors are the most common across healthcare settings.
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5. What is the CE requirement for medical errors for physical therapists in Florida?
Florida PTs and PTAs must complete a 2-hour continuing education course on the Prevention of Medical Errors as part of their biennial 24-hour CE requirement.
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6. How many CE hours are needed for a “Prevention of Medical Errors” course for Florida PT/PTA?
The course requires 2 CE hours as per the requirements of the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice.
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7. Which states approve CE courses on medical errors for physical therapy (including Florida)?
States such as Florida, Texas, California, and New York approve medical error prevention CE courses for PTs and PTAs.
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8. Can a Florida PT/ PTA take an online “Medical Errors” CEU course and get credit?
Yes, Florida PTs and PTAs can take approved online courses to meet the requirement.
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9. What topics are covered in a “Prevention of Medical Errors” CE course for Florida physical therapy?
Topics covered in the Prevention of Medical Errors CEU course are root cause analysis, effective communication, documentation, patient safety, risk prevention, and Florida’s reporting laws.
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