30-Hours Diploma in Safe Medication Management
Credit hours
3
Medication errors can cause serious harm, and this course explains how to prevent them. Topics include medication classes and basic pharmacology, handling prescriptions and dispensing, safe administration, and managing errors when they happen. Storage and disposal, legal and ethical duties, and helping patients take medicines correctly are also covered, suiting care and pharmacy support staff.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Safe Medication Management
- 02Medication Classifications and Pharmacology Basics
- 03Prescription Handling and Dispensing Procedures
- 04Safe Medication Administration Techniques
- 05Preventing and Managing Medication Errors
- 06Legal and Ethical Considerations in Medication Management
- 07Storage, Handling, and Disposal of Medications
- 08Patient Education and Adherence Strategies
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30-Hours Diploma in Safe Medication Management
