Course Code: REL-RTS-0-RT020
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
List the duties of the Florida Board of Respiratory Care.
List requirements for licensure, renewal, and reactivation.
Specify the requirements for continuing education.
Define unprofessional conduct.
Identify disciplinary guidelines and recommended penalties.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Respiratory Care Act
Introduction
Florida Government and Law
Intent of the Respiratory Care Act
Definitions
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Titles and Abbreviations
Current Address
Exemptions
Review
Summary
Section 3: Licensure and Renewal
Licensure
Licensure by Endorsement
Reactivation of License
License Renewal
Continuing Education
License Reactivation
Fees
Review: Scenario 1
Review: Scenario 2
Summary
Section 4: Penalties and Mediation
Disciplinary Grounds and Actions
The Administrative Code
Recommended Range of Penalties
Reporting Violations
Professionals Resource Network
Review 1
Review 2
Summary
Section 5: Ethical Considerations and Federal Law
Ethical Considerations
Code of Ethics
Ethics and Law
Telehealth
Emergencies
Review 1
Review 2
Summary
Section 6: Case Study
Molly
Section 7: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Laurel Koss, MS, OTR/L
Laurel Koss MS, OTR/L, attended the University of Pittsburgh and completed her Occupational Therapy degree from Duquesne University. With over 21 years in clinical occupational therapy settings, Laurel has experience in skilled nursing facilities, outpatient orthopedic and neurology, long term care, rehab, and acute care. She also has extensive training and experience in upper extremity amputee care, orthotics and prosthetics, and research and development. Laurel has been an adjunct professor for Saint Petersburg College and Nova Southeastern University, Tampa campus and is currently the lead occupational therapy writer for the Rehab team with Relias.
Reviewer: Erin Tully-Tennant
Erin Tully-Tennant is a Registered Respiratory Therapist. She has eleven years of experience working in the hospital industry, 6 of which are in Florida. Her primary focus is critical care. Erin holds a bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ. She is also currently pursuing a master's degree soon. Currently, Erin serves as a charge therapist and clinical education at Holmes Region Medical Center in Melbourne, Florida.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.