Medication errors courses

Medication errors - Part III: From detection to prevention

This course focuses on how medication error signals are detected and managed, the analysis of their root causes, and the risk minimisation strategies that can be proposed to reduce the recurrence of medication errors.
This course is part 3 in a series of three courses on medication errors:
  • Medication errors - Part I: Introductory course
  • Medication errors - Part II: Managing medication error reports
  • Medication errors - Part III: From detection to prevention
To enrol in this course, you must meet the following requirements:
      • Length: 1.5 hours
      • Target audience: WHO PIDM staff
      • Language: English
      • Award: Yes
      • Course level: Introductory
      • Course type: Self-paced

What you will learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Understand key aspects of medication error signal management. 
  • Become familiar with root cause analysis methods applied to medication errors.
  • Discuss relevant risk minimisation measures based on root cause analysis findings
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The medication errors courses were developed in collaboration with the Moroccan Poison Control and Pharmacovigilance Centre (CAPM).
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What other learners think 

The course is useful it clearly explains medication errors, ADRs, and pharmacovigilance principles helping improve patient safety and support correct identification and reporting in daily practicing
Anonymous learner
The content is very intriguing and learner friendly as it integrates theory with real life scenarios. It helps the learner to apply the theory for effective real life implementation.
Anonymous learner
I have learnt a lot in the reporting of medication errors, in creating a harmonious environment to encourage reporting.
ANONYMOUS LEARNER 

Questions and answers

How long does the course take to finish?

The course takes 1.5 hours to complete.

Do I receive an award?

Learners that complete successfully the course, receive a confirmation of completion.

Will this course give me academic credit?

No, UMC is not an academic institution.

Where do I reach out if I face any issues or have further questions?

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