Course
EMTALA Basics
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: Sandy A. Salicco, MSN, RN, CCRN
By completing this course, the nurse will understand the meaning, rationale, use, and legal obligations to implement EMTALA properly. Definitions will be reviewed, and some case studies will be conducted to help those caring for types of patients who may fit into the category of utilizing effectively and legally.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- History
- Indications / Process
- The Nurse’s Role / Considerations / Legal Responsibilities
- Concerns
- Summation
- Conclusion
- Case Study
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss EMTALA Basics. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- List at least three reasons a person may fall under the umbrella of EMTALA.
- Describe the correct steps for ensuring that the law of EMTALA is followed.
- Recognize the proper settings and functions of the transcutaneous pacemaker to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
- Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
- Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
- Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: January 03, 2028
Course Offering: #569