Patient Safety Essentials for Michigan Pharmacy Professionals

Course overview

This 1-hour CE course fulfills the Michigan Board of Pharmacy patient safety continuing education requirement. The course is tailored to pharmacy professionals and emphasizes system-based approaches to minimizing medication errors, identifying root causes, and implementing prevention strategies. Topics include high-alert medications, tall man lettering, look-alike/sound-alike drugs, and the role of communication in ensuring patient safety. Learners explore real-world pharmacy errors, reporting requirements under Michigan law, and best practices such as double checks and technology use. Through interactive review and applied knowledge, pharmacists and technicians will be better equipped to foster a culture of safety, report near misses, and contribute meaningfully to patient well-being in diverse pharmacy settings.