Basic Law and Ethics for the Technologist

Legal terms are used every day, especially on the evening news. But what do they mean to you in your everyday practice as a radiologic technologist? It's understood that the purpose of law is to provide order in resolving conflicts without violence while protecting individual citizens' health, safety and welfare. But how do legal concepts like assault, battery, consent, false imprisonment and negligence affect your job? Have you always wondered if you need professional liability insurance or where to purchase it?

The course "Basic Law and Ethics for the Technologist" explains ethical considerations set by the Professional Code of Ethics, standards in care and the Scope of Practice and how these impact quality patient care. It will also review the requirements for documenting informed consent and provides case studies of various legal issues.

Protect yourself from litigation by educating yourself!

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