Ensure Safe, Effective, and Patient-Centered Use of Medications Across the Healthcare Continuum
Medication errors and mismanagement pose significant risks to patient safety and treatment outcomes. A robust Medication Management system encompasses the entire medication use process—from selection and procurement to prescribing, dispensing, administration, and monitoring—to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes while minimizing risks. This comprehensive course provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to implement and adhere to safe medication practices, enhancing patient care and reducing preventable harm.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Outline the key stages of the medication management process and identify potential risks at each stage.
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Apply the "Five Rights" of medication administration and understand their role in error prevention.
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Implement safe prescribing, transcribing, and dispensing practices to reduce medication errors.
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Understand the principles of medication reconciliation during care transitions.
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Monitor and evaluate patient response to therapy and recognize adverse drug reactions.
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Contribute to a culture of medication safety through reporting and quality improvement initiatives.
Course Curriculum
The course is structured into detailed modules for systematic learning:
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Module 1: Foundations of Medication Safety: Scope, Risks, and the Medication Use Process
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Module 2: Core Practices: Prescribing, Dispensing, and Administration
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Module 3: Medication Reconciliation and Patient Education
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Module 4: Monitoring, Reporting, and Quality Improvement in Medication Management
Who Is This Course For?
This course is essential for all healthcare professionals involved in the medication management process, including:
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Physicians, Nurses, and Pharmacists
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Pharmacy Technicians and Dispensing Staff
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Healthcare Administrators and Quality Managers
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Clinical Support Staff and Care Coordinators
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Students in Medical, Nursing, and Pharmacy Programs
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites. A background in healthcare or current enrollment in a health sciences program is beneficial.
Course Features & Included Materials
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Comprehensive eLearning: Complete 6 hours of in-depth, scenario-based instruction.
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Practical Checklists and Tools: Downloadable guides for medication reconciliation, error prevention, and patient counseling.
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Interactive Case Scenarios: Apply learning to real-world medication safety challenges.
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Safety Protocols: Step-by-step instructions for high-risk processes like high-alert medications and look-alike/sound-alike drugs.
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Certificate of Completion: Earn a verifiable, with a unique ID and QR code, soft-copy certificate issued via the QCI training portal. Validate your achievement anytime at https://pathshala.qcin.org/.
Enroll Today and Become a Champion for Medication Safety in Your Organization!
Invest six hours to master the systems and practices that protect patients from medication-related harm. Enhance your ability to deliver safe, effective, and reliable medication therapy in any healthcare setting.
For more information, please contact:
Rohit Varshney at rohit.varshney@qcin.org, Ph. 9773500376