Medication Errors: The Basics and Beyond

Purpose

The purpose of this activity is to provide information on common medication errors and how to reduce them.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify categories of medication errors
2. Review the 5-Step Medication Use process
3. List methods of preventing medication errors

Criteria for Successful Completion

To receive continuing education credit for this program, you must complete the entire course, including registration, viewing the video program, taking the post-test and obtaining a score of at least 70% or better, and completing the program evaluation. If you do not score a 70% or better, you may take the exam again as many times as necessary to receive a passing score. When a score of 70% or better is achieved, you will be able to move forward to the evaluation and receive your certificate online.

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