Risk Management for Allied Health Professionals (CE: 1.0)
Course Overview:
Every interaction, decision, and process in healthcare carries some level of risk. Knowing how to manage that risk is essential to keeping patients and staff safe. In this MicroLearning, you'll explore how risk management works in real healthcare settings, from identifying and reporting risks to taking steps that prevent them. Examine real-world examples that show how everyday decisions, system design, and workplace culture all play a role in shaping a safer environment.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the principles and importance of risk management in allied health settings to ensure patient and staff safety.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate clinical, legal, and workplace risks using appropriate tools and strategies.
- Promote a culture of safety through effective communication, accurate documentation, and proactive reporting practices that reduce errors and enhance accountability.
Additional Information
| Author(s) | Anne Huben-Kearney, BSN, MPA, DFASHRM, CPHRM, CPHQ, CPPS |
|---|---|
| Relevant Certifications | Allied Health Instructor (AHI) Dental Assistant (RDA) Medical Assistant (RMA) Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Molecular Diagnostics Technologist (MDT) Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) Certified Laboratory Consultant (CLC) Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS) Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA) Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Patient Care Technician (PCT) |
| Launch Date | April 2026 |
| Enrollment Expiration | 180 days after purchase |
Anne Huben-Kearney, BSN, MPA, DFASHRM, CPHRM, CPHQ, CPPS
Anne Huben-Kearney is an independent consultant specializing in enterprise risk management and patient safety. A retired Registered Nurse, Anne has extensive clinical, managerial, and administrative experience across various healthcare settings, including tertiary care institutions, community hospitals, and physician office practices. She most recently served as a risk management consultant for medical professional liability insurance firms.
She is the Faculty Lead for the ASHRM Patient Safety Certificate Program, was elected to the ASHRM Advisory Board for 2020-2022, and is the 2026 President of the Massachusetts Society of Healthcare Risk Management. Anne co-authored the ASHRM/AHA 3-part White Paper series on Recognizing and Managing Bias in Healthcare and is a contributing author for the ASHRM Medical Office Risk Management Playbook.
Anne earned a B.S.N. degree, magna cum laude, from College Misericordia (now Misericordia University) and an M.P.A. degree with a concentration in health care management from the University of New Haven.
Anne Huben-Kearney has no financial interests or relationships to disclose.
Available Credit
- 1.00 Continuing Education (CE)
AMT offers standard CE credits only for completion of certain coursework by successfully passing course quiz/assessment.
Price
Additional Details:
- Quiz Attempts: 5
- Passing Score: 80%
- Enrollment Expiration: 180 days after purchase
Recommended Devices:
- Tablet
- Smart Phone
- Desktop Computer
- Laptop Computer
Recommended Browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari

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