Participants will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and engage in efforts to minimize and eliminate the occurrence of medication errors. The curriculum will cover the fundamental principles of the medication use process and medication safety culture. The course also will present strategies for identifying and implementing opportunities for medication safety improvements. After completing all of the modules, participants should be proficient in the fundamental concepts required for risk identification, medication error investigation, risk reduction, and general actions required to sustain safe medication practices in their practice settings.
This activity is accredited for continuing education for pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and pharmacy technicians. The learning modules meet the continuing education (CE) criteria of the Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CPPS).
Begin ActivityProfessional Certificate Requirement
Once a learner has successfully completed the educational curriculum, they will have the opportunity to complete an online 100-question comprehensive exam. If the learner successfully completes the exam (minimum 80% passing rate, unlimited attempts), they earn the professional certificate.
This is an ASHP eLearning activity developed in partnership with the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.
