MEDICATION ERRORS COURSES

Medication errors - Part I: Introductory course

This course serves as an introduction to medication errors. It focuses on defining medication errors, understanding their scope and impact on health systems, identifying key stakeholders and exploring the fundamental principles of a safety culture.
This course is part 1 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
      • Length: 1 hour
      • Target audience: Everyone
      • 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:
  • Define medication errors and describe their impact on patient safety.
  • Identify the populations and medicines most affected by medication errors.  
  • Explain the concepts of medication errors and the preventability of adverse drug reactions. 
  • Differentiate medication errors from other concepts related to medication use. 
  • Understand the importance of a positive reporting culture for medication errors and 
     describe the main characteristics of a no-blame culture.
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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 it take to complete the course?

The course takes 1 hour to complete.

Do I receive an award?

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

What course should I take next?

After completing this course, we recommend learners to register in the second course of the series "Medication errors - Part II: Managing medication error reports".

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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