Law and Professional Ethics 2014-2017

This course meets the requirements of law and professional ethics for Respiratory Care Practitioners set by the Respiratory Care Board of California for Continuing Education Units and is approved for 3 contact hours.

If you are applying for a new Respiratory Care License, you must provide a copy of the course certificate with the initial application for licensure.

Current Licensees are required to report course completion date on the license renewal form and keep a copy of the completed course certificate in your records for 4 years and produce a copy if requested by the RCB.

Seminar Objectives
  • Understand and apply professionalism as it relates to the delivery of healthcare as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
  • Explore current legal and ethical issues integrating critical thinking skills, laws, and regulations to formulate effective decisions in the arena of Respiratory Care.
  • Approach ethical dilemmas particular to Respiratory Care Practitioners in a systematic, effective manner.
  • Understand the laws and regulations governing the practice of Respiratory Care in the State of California.
Introduction
Section I - The Language of Ethics
Section I-A - Case Scenario
Section I-A - Quiz
Section I-B - Respiratory Care Professional Organizations
Section I-B - Quiz
Section II - Critical Thinking for Respiratory Care Practitioners
Section II - Quiz
Section III - Workloads and Concurrent Therapy
Section III - Quiz
Section IV - Laws and Regulations Governing Respiratory Care in California
Section IV-A - License Renewal and Continuing Education Requirements
Section IV-A - Quiz
Section IV-B - Grounds for Denial, Suspension, Revocation or Probationary Conditions of License
Section IV-B - Quiz
Section IV-C - Offenses Relating to Professional Misconduct
Section IV-C - Quiz
Section IV-D - Mandatory Reporting Requirments
Section IV-D - Quiz
Section IV-E - Professional Title Requirements and Practice Related Issues
Section IV-E - Quiz
Final Exam Instructions
Individual topic purchase: Selected
California Society for Respiratory Care
Total CEUs: 3.00