Pediatric Pharmacotherapy Safe Medication Practices

Course overview

1. Understand the pharmacological and developmental differences that affect pediatric medication administration and dosing. 2. Apply the 'Nine Rights' of medication administration to reduce the risk of pediatric medication errors. 3. Identify common risk factors and system vulnerabilities that contribute to pediatric medication errors. 4. Describe the pharmacists role and the importance of interprofessional collaboration in preventing medication errors in children. 5. Educate caregivers and healthcare professionals on age-appropriate, evidence-based practices for administering medications to pediatric patients. 6. Implement safety strategies to reduce medication errors in both clinical and home care pediatric environments.