Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ROET
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify key terms as defined under EMTALA.
Identify provider obligations under EMTALA and penalties for violating EMTALA statutes.
Recognize how EMTALA guidelines apply to different emergency situations, including patient screening, stabilization, and appropriate transfer.
Outline:
Section 1: EMTALA Introduction
Meet Adela
Overview
Section 2: EMTALA Obligations
EMTLA Obligations
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Key Terms Within EMTALA
Key Terms
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Special Conditions and EMTALA
EMTALA and Special Conditions
EMTALA and ED Surges
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: EMTALA Cases and Verdicts
Madison
Charles
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resource
References
Subject Matter Expert: Rhoda Phillips, MSN, MA, RN, CEN
Mrs. Phillips is a SME/content writer for Relias. She holds an MSN in Nursing Education and a Master of Arts in English and Creative Writing. She maintains a certified emergency nursing certification (CEN). With over 18 years of experience in direct patient care, she has worked as a staff and charge nurse in emergency departments, med-surg units, observation, critical care, and long-term care. Mrs. Phillips has also served as a nursing school clinical instructor, a clinical educator in the emergency department, and most recently as a clinical educator for multiple med-surg units.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physician Assistants; Physicians; 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.