Course Code: REL-RTS-0-FWAST
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between fraud, waste, and abuse.
Identify examples of fraud, waste, and abuse in rehabilitation settings.
Indicate actions to take if fraud, waste, and abuse are identified.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: What Is Fraud, Waste, and Abuse?
Why It Matters
Case Scenarios
What Is the Big Deal?
What Is Fraud?
What Is Waste?
What Is Abuse?
Recognizing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
What Does the Law Say?
Review
Summary
Section 3: Fraud, Waste, and Abuse: What Is Your Responsibility?
Prevention and Detection
Reporting
Next Steps
Failure to Report FWA
Common Areas of Concern
Concerns in Private Practice
Review
Summary
Section 4: Case Scenarios
Introduction
Case Example #1: Carl
Case Example #2: Leslie
Case Example #3: Darrell
Case Example #4: Lyn
Case Example #5: Nancy
Case Example #6: Jonas
Case Example #7: Dr. Neto
Case Example #8: Susan
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT
Wendy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Biology, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Florida A&M University. She has more than 25 years of experience working as a Physical Therapist in multiple care settings, including acute care, inpatient rehab, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and outpatient orthopedics. Wendy has a strong manual therapy background and has completed additional training in McConnell taping, geriatric care, McKenzie MDT, Maitland Mobilizations for the joints and spine. She is most passionate about using her manual skills to improve mobility and reduce pain in individuals of all ages. As a Lead Physical Therapy writer for Relias, Wendy enjoys being able to combine her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up-to-date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Basic level Physical Therapist; Introductory level Speech Language Pathologists; Occupational Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.