Preventing medical errors CE requirements by state
Florida requires PTs and OTs to complete a board-approved course on preventing medical errors at each renewal.
1states require it of PTs
1states require it of OTs
| State | Physical therapists | Occupational therapists |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | A board-approved course on preventing medical errors rules | A 2-hour board-approved course on preventing medical errors rules |
Where to take it
- Take a course approved by your Florida board. Florida checks your hours in CE Broker when you renew.
Summaries of each board's rules. A state not listed doesn't require this topic as far as its PT and OT rules say. Rules change, so confirm with your board.
Other required topics
- Ethics 21 states
- State law and jurisprudence 25 states
- Human trafficking 3 states
- Implicit bias 3 states
- Suicide prevention 4 states
- Cultural competency and health equity 5 states
- Pain management 2 states
- HIV/AIDS 1 state
- Child abuse recognition and reporting 2 states
- CPR and basic life support 3 states
- Sexual harassment prevention 1 state
- Dementia recognition 1 state
- Mental health and substance use 1 state