Substance Abuse CE Courses Mental Health CE Courses

Incident Reporting in Alaska

Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour

This course provides an overview of incident reporting practices within professional and regulated care environments in Alaska. Participants will examine what constitutes an incident, the importance of accurate and timely reporting, and the procedures for documenting and submitting reports. The course also reviews appropriate reporting timelines, responsible parties, and best practices for writing clear, objective incident reports to support accountability, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Course created 3/2/23.

This course will award 1 continuing education hour.

Please see the board approval box for course approvals.

Course Objectives

  1. Understand and discuss what an incident is.
  2. Explain why it is important to report incidents.
  3. Understand how to report an incident.
  4. Understand who to report an incident to.
  5. Understand when to report an incident.
  6. Explore how to write an incident.

Course Author

Leesa M. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC

Ms. Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She is credentialed in alcohol and other drug counseling.

Beginning her career in the hospital setting, working in admissions, on the 24-hour unit, inpatient and IOP for both adults and adolescents, she went on to supervise a group of clinicians that went into medical-surgical hospitals to assess and place patients. She went into the outpatient setting, working with adults and families. Throughout her career, Ms. Robertson has focused on training and education through presenting live and authored coursework.

Board Approvals

National Approvals

Approval for this course applies only to the national boards listed below.

  • The Association For Addiction Professionals NAADAC
    Bayside Continuing Education and Development Provider Number 81892 is a NAADAC Approved Education Provider for educational credits. NAADAC Provider number 81892 is responsible for all aspects of the programming.

Information

  • Relevance: This course is specifically designed for individuals seeking certification as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Alaska or those completing required training related to incident reporting and documentation. It provides essential guidance on recognizing, documenting, and reporting incidents in accordance with state requirements and professional standards.
  • Content Level: Intermediate
  • Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
  • System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
  • Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course.  They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials.  The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
  • CEBroker Course ID: No CEB
  • Credit Hours: 1
Leesa M. Robertson
1 hour
This course is specifically designed for individuals seeking certification as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Alaska or those completing required training related to incident reporting and documentation. It provides essential guidance on recognizing, documenting, and reporting incidents in accordance with state requirements and professional standards.
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