Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
WALM-0129
Organization:
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
8 weeks (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Medication Safety
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to enable students to explore the cause, frequency, and types of medication errors. The course will also examine systems and technology that can be implemented to reduce the risk to patients.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the most common types of medication errors
  • Recognize prescribing and dispensing errors
  • Explain various types of administration errors
  • Understand ways to help prevent medication errors

General Topics:

  • Medication error definitions
  • Prescribing and dispensing errors
  • Administration errors
  • Reducing the risk of errors
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials