Prevention of Medical Errors – Massage Therapy Innovative Educational Services

Course Goals & Objectives Upon completion of this course, the massage therapist will be able to: 1. classify the many types of medical errors. 2. identify the causes of medical errors. 3. list effective strategies to prevent medical errors. 4. identify the basic concepts required to improve patient safety 5. define the components of health care team collaboration 6. Identify barriers to effective communication 7. define the therapy professional’s role in reporting medical errors 8. define root cause analysis 9. identify the massage therapy professional’s role in assisting the physician