Medication Errors

Course overview

EMS providers face significant risks when administering medications in high-stress, life-threatening situations, with studies showing that 63% of medication errors involve incorrect dosages that can have severe consequences for patients. Research indicates that between 44,000 and 100,000 people die in hospitals annually due to medication errors, and the problem may be equally severe in prehospital settings where providers often work under challenging environmental conditions. This interactive online course will teach you how to recognize, prevent, and properly report medication errors using evidence-based strategies including the Six Rights of Medication Administration and root cause analysis. Additionally, you will learn legal and ethical responsibilities for drug administration, how to assess high-risk patients, and effective error prevention protocols that can reduce dosing errors by up to 71% through proper verification practices.