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ECCPD175 Preventing Medication Errors

ECCPD175 Preventing Medication Errors

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Description

This CPD course on preventing medication errors is designed for healthcare professionals, focusing on strategies to minimize the risk of errors in prescribing, dispensing, and administering medications. It covers the common causes of medication errors, systems-based approaches to error prevention, and the importance of a culture of safety. Participants will learn practical techniques for improving medication safety, such as medication reconciliation, electronic prescribing, and patient education. The course aims to enhance patient safety by equipping professionals with the knowledge and tools to identify potential errors and implement effective safeguards.

Course Fees

Full Course Fee:

$10.95

Requirements

  • All learning material for this unit is provided via our online learning portal and all equipment is provided for the practical assessments.
  • A learner undertaking this course will require a specific skill level in Language, Literacy and Numeracy.

    The course has been assessed as requiring the following Australian Core Skills Framework levels:

    • Learning – Level 2
    • Reading – Level 2
    • Writing – Level 2
    • Oral Communication – Level 1
    • Numeracy – Level 1