Medical and Medication Error Prevention
Tracking # 20-843612
$20.00
What you'll learn
After complete this course, the learner will be able to:
- Define medication error, adverse event, sentinel event, negligence, root cause, near miss, and latent error.
- Understand the types and classifications of medication error.
- Discuss the causes & factors that lead to medication error.
- Characterize the impact of medication error on patient safety, health professionals, and health outcomes.
- Differentiate the root causes of medication errors.
- Explain the multidimensional approach in the prevention of medication error.
At the completion of this activity, assistants, aids, support staff, and pharmacy technicians will be able to:
- Describe types of medication errors
- Describe some causes that lead to medication errors
Course overview
Increase your expertise in managing healthcare safety with our in-depth course focusing on medical and medication errors, from common slip-ups to serious diagnostic inaccuracies. Understand the gravity of medication safety through an overview of error types, root causes, and preventive strategies. Learn about the most misdiagnosed conditions across specialties and master practical approaches to crafting effective safety systems within healthcare settings, ultimately fostering better outcomes for patients and organizations. This course meets the Florida biennial requirement for a 2-hour Medical Errors course.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Alabama Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy
Licensed Respiratory Therapist
Alaska Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Arizona Board of Athletic Training
Athletic Trainer
Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners
Licensed Addiction Counselor Technician
Licensed Associate Addiction Counselor
Licensed Associate Counselor
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Master Social Worker
Licensed Professional Counselor
Arizona Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Arizona Board of Podiatry Examiners
Podiatrist
Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners
Psychologist
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Practitioner
Arkansas State Medical Board - Medical Doctors & Osteopathic Doctors
Medical Doctor
Osteopathic Doctor
Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Arkansas State Medical Board - Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant
Arkansas State Medical Board - Radiology Assistants
Radiology Assistant
Radiology Practitioner Assistant
Bahamas Medical Council
Medical Practitioner
Specialty Medical Practitioner
California Board of Registered Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Midwife
Nurse Midwife Furnisher
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner Furnisher
Registered Nurse
California Board of Vocational Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Colorado Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Prescriptive Authority
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Delaware Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Florida Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dental Teaching Permit
Dental Temporary Certificate
Dentist
Health Access Dentist
Florida Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
Hearing Aid Specialist
Florida Board of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapist
Florida Board of Medicine
Anesthesiologist Assistant
Area of Critical Need Medical Doctor
Medical Doctor
Medical Doctor Faculty Certificate
Medical Doctor Limited License
Medical Doctor Limited to Cleveland Clinic
Medical Doctor Limited to Mayo Clinic
Medical Doctor Public Health Certificate
Medical Doctor Public Psychiatry
Medical Doctor Resident Registration
Medical Doctor Visiting Faculty Certificate
Florida Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
Certified Nursing Assistant
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Nursing Home Administrator
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopath Limited License
Osteopathic Area Critical Need
Osteopathic Physician
Florida Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacist
Registered Pharmacy Technician
Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine
Certified Podiatric X-Ray Assistant
Podiatric Physician
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care
Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Audiologist
Audiologist Assistant
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery
Licensed Midwife
Florida Council of Medical Physicists
Diagnostic Radiological Physicist
Medical Health Physicist
Medical Nuclear Radiological Physicist
Therapeutic Radiological Physicist
Florida Department of Health - Genetic Counseling
Genetic Counselor
Florida Office of Dental Laboratories
Dental Labs
Florida Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant
Georgia Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Volunteer Dentist
Georgia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Professional Nurse
Georgia Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Associate Professional Counselor
Clinical Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Master Social Worker
Professional Counselor
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Cosmetic Laser Practitioners
Assistant Cosmetic Laser Practitioner
Senior Cosmetic Laser Practitioner
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Physicians & Telemedicine
Institutional Physician
Physician
Telemedicine
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Respiratory Care Professionals
Respiratory Care Professional
Georgia State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators
Assisted Living Community Administrator
Nursing Home Administrator
Personal Care Home Administrator
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Hawaii Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Idaho Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Illinois Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Indiana State Board of Nursing
APRN - Compact Registered Nurse
APRN - Prescriptive Authority
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Iowa Board of Nursing
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Addiction Counselors
Licensed Addiction Counselor
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
Licensed Masters Addiction Counselor
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Behavior Analysts
Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst
Licensed Behavior Analyst
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Marriage and Family Therapists
Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Masters Level Psychologists
Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist
Licensed Masters Level Psychologist
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Professional Counselors
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Psychologists
Licensed Psychologist
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board - Social Workers
Licensed Associate/Baccalaureate Social Worker
Licensed Master Social Worker
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Podiatric Medicine
Podiatric Doctor
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Mental Health Technician
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Midwife
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Kentucky Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Louisiana Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Clinical Lab Personnel
Cytotechnologist
Generalist
Laboratory Assistant
Phlebotomist
Specialist
Technician
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Medical Psychologist
Medical Psychologist
Medical Psychologist Advanced Practice
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Midwifery
Midwife
Midwife Apprentice Permit
Midwife Senior Apprentice Permit
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Physicians & Surgeons
Physician & Surgeon
Physician and Surgeon Compact License
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Podiatric Physicians
Podiatrist
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse
Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners
Licensed Practical Nurse
MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Respiratory Care Practitioners
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Maine State Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Maryland Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
License Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Michigan Board of Athletic Training
Athletic Trainer
Michigan Board of Audiology
Audiologist
Audiologist Special Volunteer
Michigan Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Therapist
Dentist
Michigan Board of Medicine
Medical Doctor
Medical Doctor Compact License
Michigan Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Special Volunteer
Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist Special Volunteer
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant Special Volunteer
Michigan Board of Optometry
Optometrist
Optometrist Special Volunteer
Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery
Osteopathic Physician
Osteopathic Physician Compact License
Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacist
Pharmacist Special Volunteer
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician Special Volunteer
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant Special Volunteer
Physical Therapist Special Volunteer
Michigan Board of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Podiatrist
Michigan Board of Psychology
Limited Licensed Psychologist
Psychologist
Psychologist Special Volunteer
Michigan Board of Social Work
Bachelor's Social Worker
Master's Social Worker
Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd
Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer
Minnesota Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Therapist
Dentist
Full Faculty Dentist
Specialty Dentist
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Specialist
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners
Dental - General
Dental - Specialty
Dental Hygienist
Dentist - Provisional
Hygienist - Provisional
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Doctor of Osteopathy
Medical Doctor
Physician Assistant
Missouri Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Missouri Board of Optometry
Optometrist
Missouri Dental Board
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dental Specialist
Dentist
Montana Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Nebraska Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Nevada State Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
Interstate Medical License Compact
Osteopathic Physician
New Hampshire Advisory Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners
Respiratory Care Practitioner
New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
New Hampshire Board of Medicine
Physician
New Hampshire Board of Medicine - Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant
New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Clinical Social Worker
Marriage and Family Therapist
Pastoral Psychotherapist
School Social Worker
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
New Hampshire Board of Nursing - Nursing Assistants
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Medication Nursing Assistant
New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacist
New Hampshire Board of Psychologists
Psychologist
School Psychologist (Doctoral)
School Psychologist (Specialist)
New Hampshire Midwifery Council
Certified Midwife
New Hampshire Naturopathic Board of Examiners
Naturopathic Doctor
New Hampshire Speech Language Pathology and Hearing Care Providers Governing Board
Audiologist
Hearing Aid Dealer
New Jersey Board of Nursing
Advance Practice Nurse - Non Resident
Advance Practice Nurse - Resident
Licensed Practical Nurse - Single State
Registered Professional Nurse - Single State
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Certified Hemodialysis Technician II
Certified Medication Aide
Certified Medication Aide II
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
New Mexico Certified Nurse Midwives and Licensed Midwives
Certified Nurse Midwife
Licensed Midwife
New Mexico Medical Board
Doctor of Osteopathy
Medical Doctor
New York State Board for Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
North Carolina Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
North Carolina Psychology Board
Psychological Associate
Psychologist
Psychologist (Provisional)
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Master Social Worker
North Dakota State Board of Psychologist Examiners
Licensed Psychologist
Ohio Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board
Audiologist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ohio State Dental Board
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Volunteer Certificate
Oklahoma Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Medical Doctors
Medical Doctor
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physician Assistants
Physician Assistant
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Respiratory Care
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Oregon Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Rhode Island Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse Single State
Registered Nurse Single State
South Carolina Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dental Instructor
Dental Technician
General Dentist
Hygienist Instructor
Orthodontic Technician
Volunteer Dentists
Volunteer Hygienists
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Optometry
Optometrist
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology
Psychologist
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners
Doctor of Osteopathy
Medical Doctor
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
South Carolina Board of Podiatry Examiners
Podiatrist
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
Licensed Independent Social Worker
Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice
Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice
Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual
Licensed Masters Social Worker
South Dakota Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
State Medical Board of Ohio
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine Compact
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Compact
Tennessee Board of Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Tennessee Board of Examiners of Psychology
Psychological Examiner
Psychologist
Senior Psychological Examiner
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Medical Doctor
Tennessee Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medication Aide
Registered Nurse
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination
Osteopathic Physician
Tennessee Board of Physician Assistants
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Care Assistant
Tennessee Board of Social Workers
Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Master Social Worker
Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board
Laboratory Personnel
Texas Board of Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Registered Nurse
Texas Medical Board - Physicians
Physician
Texas Medical Board - Surgical Assistants
Surgical Assistant
Texas Optometry Board
Optometric Glaucoma Specialist
Optometric Glaucoma Specialist Limited License
Optometrist
Therapeutic Optometrist
Therapeutic Optometrist Limited License
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Licensed Professional Counselor
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Licensed Psychological Associate
Licensed Psychologist
School Psychologist
Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Licensed Social Worker
US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Utah Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Vermont Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Virginia Board of Dentistry
Dental Hygienist
Dentist
Virginia Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Washington State Board of Nursing
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
West Virginia Board of Social Work
Licensed Certified Social Worker
Licensed Graduate Social Worker
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Social Worker
Provisional License
Service Worker Registrant
Wisconsin Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Wisconsin Medical Examining Board
Physician
Wisconsin Podiatry Affiliated Credentialing Board
Podiatrist
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Specialist
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Wyoming Board of Psychology
Psychological Practitioner
Psychologist
Specialist in School Psychology
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This activity provides the following contact/credit hours:
- 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
- 2 ANCC Contact Hours
- 2 ACPE Contact Hours
- 2 ASWB CE Credits
- 2 ADA CE Credits
- 2 COPE CE Credits
- Criteria for awarding contact hours: The student must earn an 80% on the post-lesson quiz
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