Total Medical Compliance is excited to announce the launch of its new suite of online courses designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals. These courses address crucial aspects of healthcare operations, from ethical business practices and the appropriate use of company assets to maintaining physical security and managing disruptive patients. Each course offers practical insights and strategies tailored to the unique needs of healthcare providers, ensuring they can deliver the highest standards of care while safeguarding their facilities and resources. Whether you are a physician, dentist, healthcare administrator, or support staff, these courses provide valuable training to help you navigate the complexities of today’s healthcare environment.
Appropriate Use of Company Assets Course
$15.00
This course is designed to educate employees on the responsible use of company resources. As an employee, you utilize various company assets such as the building, equipment, office supplies, computers, phones, cars, and even corporate credit cards. This course delves into both physical and intangible assets, providing general guidelines on how to safeguard and use these assets appropriately. By understanding and adhering to these guidelines, you can ensure that you use company resources responsibly and maintain the trust your company places in you.
A Good Guide to Business Ethics Course
$35.00
This course emphasizes the importance of ethical conduct for business success and addresses the challenges of making the right decisions under stress, overwhelm, or uncertainty. Participants will learn the fundamentals of business ethics and their significance, discover seven key principles to guide ethical behavior in the workplace, and understand how to overcome rationalizations that hinder ethical decision-making. The course also explores common ethical pitfalls and strategies to avoid them, emphasizes the importance of reporting unethical behavior, and provides comprehensive guidance on maintaining proper conduct in a professional environment.
Using Physical Security to Keep Facilities and Assets Safe Course
$15.00
In today’s world, cyber threats like data breaches and phishing scams often make headlines, but the risk doesn’t always come from behind the firewall; sometimes it originates within the building itself. Cybersecurity is just one aspect of the broader information security landscape, with physical security being another crucial component that can sometimes be neglected. Our new online course offering delves into the essentials of physical safety, exploring how both organizations and individuals can implement effective strategies to protect their data and assets. The course covers various topics, including how to protect your data using physical security measures, differentiating between intentional and unintentional threats, and understanding responsibilities for physical security.
Secure Storage of Protected Health Information (PHI) Course
$15.00
This course covers the critical aspects of securing PHI, emphasizing its importance in healthcare, potential security threats, and effective safeguarding methods. Priced at $15.00, this course is invaluable for physicians, dentists, healthcare administrators, IT personnel, compliance officers, and administrative staff, helping them understand the significance of secure PHI and their roles in protecting patient data. Attendees will learn why secure storage of PHI is necessary, the importance of physical storage and security of PHI, tips on protecting digital storage of PHI, and best practices for secure cloud storage. With the flexibility to engage with the material at their own pace, this 15-minute course is perfect for busy healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their skills while balancing professional responsibilities.
Dealing with Disruptive or Threatening Patients Course
$20.00
Our new online course offering, “Dealing with Disruptive or Threatening Patients,” is designed to equip healthcare practitioners, office administrators, and staff with the knowledge and skills needed to manage disruptive patient behaviors while maintaining a safe and professional environment. This course covers general procedures, handling verbal or physical threats, addressing profanity and abusive language, managing physically violent patients, post-incident documentation, breaking bad news to patients, and terminating a patient’s relationship with the practice. Participants can engage with the 15-minute course at their own pace, making it ideal for busy healthcare professionals looking to enhance their skills while balancing professional responsibilities.
Substance Abuse & Related Mental Health Disorders for Dentistry Course
$50.00
Our new online course, “Substance Abuse & Related Mental Health Disorders for Dentistry,” is available for $50.00 and offers 1.0 credit hour. This course helps dental professionals address substance abuse and disorders like Opioid Use Disorder, following guidance from the ADA, CDC, and NIMH.
Key objectives include understanding mental health disorders linked to substance abuse, identifying at-risk patients, following ADA dosage recommendations for pain relievers, exploring alternative pain relievers, and discussing substance abuse with patients. It also provides strategies for using healthcare and community resources to support patients.
HIPAA Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Awareness Course
$30.00
Our new online course on HIPAA regulations equips employees to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare. Participants will learn to identify, prevent, and report these issues, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and protecting patient privacy and resources.
Course objectives include understanding HIPAA’s role in preventing fraud, waste, and abuse, recognizing common types and warning signs, reporting suspected cases, and understanding the consequences of non-compliance. This essential course helps healthcare professionals maintain ethical standards and regulatory compliance.
EMTALA Compliance Training Course
$30.00
Ensure your hospital or healthcare facility meets federal regulations with our Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) Compliance Training course for just $30. This comprehensive course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to comply EMTALA, ensuring all patients receive essential emergency medical care regardless of their ability to pay. Learn key provisions, documentation requirements, and the importance of policies and staff training to maintain compliance. Enroll now to provide your team with the skills to navigate EMTALA complexities and uphold the highest standards of emergency care.
Business Associate HIPAA Online Course for IT Professionals
$20.00
The Business Associate HIPAA Online Course for IT Professionals provides essential training for IT teams handling protected health information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA regulations. For $20.00, this course covers the relationship between Business Associates and Covered Entities, responsibilities under the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, the HITECH Act requirements, PHI identification, and implementing safeguards. Participants gain practical insights and best practices to ensure HIPAA compliance in their IT operations.
Dental Infection Control Course: Creating a Safe Patient Environment
$20.00
The Dental Infection Control Course: Creating a Safe Patient Environment offers a thorough review of current infection control standards for dental practices for $20.00. Covering topics such as instrument processing and sterilization, the Spaulding classification of instruments, surface disinfection, and CDC guidelines, this 1.0 credit hour course helps participants deepen their understanding of effective sterilization and disinfection techniques to maintain a safe patient environment.
Hurricane Preparedness Course
Free
The Hurricane Preparedness Course is a free resource designed to help you and your staff effectively prepare for the threat of hurricanes. This course provides valuable insights into understanding hurricanes, assessing current readiness, creating a comprehensive survival plan, and following a recovery checklist to ensure safety and resilience. Equip your office and team with the knowledge needed to respond confidently to potential hurricane impacts.
Waste Anesthesia Gases (WAG) Course
$35.00
The Waste Anesthesia Gases Course is available for $35.00 and provides an in-depth look at the management of gases that escape during anesthesia procedures. Participants will learn what WAGs are, the associated health risks, regulatory guidelines, and risk management strategies. The course covers the implementation of administrative and engineering controls, the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, and emergency procedures for WAG exposure to ensure safety in medical environments.
Our new online courses offer a comprehensive and accessible way for healthcare professionals to stay informed and compliant within the industry. By investing in these courses, healthcare professionals can improve their operational efficiency, uphold ethical practices, and ensure the safety and security of their patients and facilities. These courses are not only a testament to TMC’s commitment to excellence in healthcare but also a valuable resource for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise and maintain the trust of their patients and colleagues. Enroll today to take the next step in your professional development and ensure the highest level of care in your practice.