Palmer CE 2nd Site

Ethics and California Law


This two-hour online class satisfies the Ethics and Law continuing education requirement for California. The course contains discussion of ethics, California law, unprofessional conduct, and real case studies.

 

   

Module 1 Outline
  • Ethics violations are found in all healthcare professions
  • Two case studies and outcomes
  • Examination of ethical behavior begins with self-reflection
  • QUIZ

   

   

Module 2 Outline
  • Ethics definition
  • Ethical beliefs can differ from behavior
  • Common types of bias
  • QUIZ

   

   

Module 3 Outline
  • Ethical beliefs can differ from behavior: example
  • Public perception:ethics of different professions
  • What do chiropractic associations say about ethics?
  • QUIZ

   

   

Module 4 Outline
  • Ethics & Law
  • Patient perspectives on HIPAA
  • Ethics versus Law
  • QUIZ

   

   

Module 5 Outline
  • Finding the law
  • California law 
  • Two case studies
  • QUIZ

   

   

Module 6 Outline
  • Sexual misconduct warning signs
  • California law and unprofessional conduct
  • Case study and outcome
  • QUIZ

   

   

Module 7 Outline
  • California law regarding unprofessional conduct
  • Two case studies and outcomes
  • Discussion of "blind spot" in behavior justification
  • QUIZ

   

   

Module 8 Outline
  • Case study 
  • Early warnings of boundary violations
  • Affected person standard
  • QUIZ

   

   

Module 9 Outline
  • Cost of boundary violations
  • Proactive steps include understanding state law
  • Proactive doctor-patient communication
  • Fraud and abuse
  • QUIZ

   

   

Module 10 Outline
  • Two case studies and outcomes
  • California law and billing for chiropractic services
  • Final thoughts
  • QUIZ

   

   

CA-A-23-04-04093 (4/1/2023-3/31/2024) Ethics and Law

Release Date: Jan 1, 2024
Course Expiration Date: Jan 31, 2025

   

   

  • Each module contains a video presentation and a short quiz. You must view the video prior to taking the quiz. 
  • FOR HELP: If you have technical issues, please contact the Continuing Education Department at 1-800-452-5032 or email at continuinged@palmer.edu. 
  • DISCLAIMER: While Palmer College of Chiropractic endeavors to bring diverse topics and viewpoints for continuing education options for Doctors of Chiropractic, the opinions of presenters do not necessarily represent the views of Palmer College.