Medication Administration and Medical Error Prevention

Course overview

This course equips healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills for safe medication administration. It underscores the importance of understanding and complying with legal standards to ensure patient safety and well-being. The introduction sets the stage for the critical role of safe medication practices in healthcare, laying the groundwork for a more in-depth exploration of the topic. Diving deeper, the course covers the fundamentals of medication administration and detailed instructions on various routes, including oral, ophthalmic, otic, rectal, topical, enteral, inhalation/nebulization, and transdermal methods. This comprehensive approach aims to prepare healthcare professionals to safely manage and administer medications in diverse healthcare settings, enhancing patient care quality and adherence to medication safety protocols. This course also fulfills the state of Florida's annual two-hour in-service training requirement regarding medication administration and medication error prevention for certified nursing assistants.