Medication Administration and Medication Error Prevention

Course overview

This course provides Certified Nursing Assistants CNAs with essential knowledge regarding safe medication administration practices and medication error prevention in healthcare settings. Participants will review basic medication principles common causes of medication errors patient safety measures documentation practices and the role of the CNA in supporting safe medication related care. The course emphasizes proper communication observation reporting responsibilities infection control and strategies that help reduce medication related risks and adverse events while promoting quality patient care.