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Preventing Medical Errors for Pharmacy Professionals

Preventing Medical Errors for Pharmacy Professionals

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Course

Learn essential strategies to prevent medical errors in healthcare practice. Gain vital skills for patient safety and quality care.

Nationally & state accredited

Pharmacy

Course Features

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What you'll learn

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Define medical error

  2. Discuss the frequency of medical errors in the United States

  3. Identify the most common types of medical errors

  4. Discuss the proper reporting of medical errors

  5. Describe the role of root cause analysis in identifying and preventing medical errors

  6. Describe the unique safety needs of special patient populations

  7. Discuss public perceptions regarding medical errors

  8. Discuss steps that healthcare professionals should take after committing a medical error


Course description

This course is designed to provide medical professionals in various roles with a clearer understanding of medical errors, the devastating effects that these errors can have on both patients and health care providers, and how to use root cause analysis to identify and prevent common medical errors.


Course content

  • Introduction to Medication Errors

  • Defining and Categorizing Medication Errors

  • Regulatory Agencies and Guidelines

  • Root Cause Analysis and Systemic Approaches

  • Critical Phases of the Medication Use Process

  • Communication and Documentation Best Practices

  • Strategies to Reduce and Prevent Medication Errors

  • Monitoring and Patient Safety After Medication Administration

  • Conclusion and Future Directions


Course details

Release Date04/13/2025
Expiration Date04/13/2028
Review Date04/13/2028
ACPE UAN0657-0000-25-037-H05-P 0657-0000-25-037-H05-T
CE Broker ID20-1297174
Activity TypeKnowledge based
Activity FormatEnduring

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Instructor

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Patricia DunnDNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Patricia Dunn DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse and 20 years as a Registered Nurse. She has served as an APRN for Florida Pain Institute, Heart Rhythm Associates of Brevard, House Calls of Central Florida. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Walden University, Minneapolis.


Ideal CE course for these professions

This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit


Accreditations

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AchieveCE is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

  • Michigan Board of Pharmacy

  • Florida Board of Pharmacy

AchieveCE is a PTCB®-recognized provider, and our courses meet the continuing education requirements for pharmacy technicians nationwide.

  • PTCB® and CPhT® are registered trademarks of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.

  • ExCPT® and NHA® are registered trademarks of Ascend Learning, LLC.

  • AchieveCE is an independent ACPE-accredited provider; neither PTCB nor NHA endorses this product.


Frequently asked questions

How many CE credits does this course provide?

This course, "Preventing Medical Errors for Pharmacy Professionals", provides 2 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.

Is this course accredited?

Yes, this course is accredited by Pharmacy. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.

Which professions is this course approved for?

This course is especially relevant for: Pharmacist, Consultant Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.

How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?

Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.

What is your refund policy?

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

How long do I have to complete this course?

You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.


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Dawn O.Nutritionist
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I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.

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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
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Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!

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Cristina GRegistered Nurse
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I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.

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Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
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I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.

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Requirements & disclosures

Financial Disclosures

This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:

  • Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Content Expert and Faculty

  • Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner

  • Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer

  • Luke Porter – Content Reviewer

  • Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher

Passing Grade

Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered correctly in your profile.

Hardware Requirements

Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+

Software Requirements

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader

Network Requirements

Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection


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