Medication Safety: The Importance of Proper Handling and Administration

Did you know that medication errors account for over 237 million medication-related injuries every year? This is a staggering statistic that highlights the urgent need for healthcare professionals to have a comprehensive understanding of medication safety. Proper medication handling and administration can mean the difference between life and death.

Introducing our online course - Medication Safety: The Importance of Proper Handling and Administration. This course has been specifically designed to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge required to prevent medication errors and promote patient safety.

With six modules covering topics ranging from the basics of medicine handling to standard precautions for infection control, this course is a must-have for any healthcare professional. By completing this course, you will gain the knowledge and understanding necessary to handle and administer medications safely and responsibly.

Join the millions of healthcare professionals around the world who are committed to providing the best possible care for their patients. Enrol in our Medication Safety course today and take the first step towards a safer healthcare industry.

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain an understanding of the basic principles of medicine handling
• Learn safe handling practices for administering medication
• Understand aseptic techniques and health & safety management
• Identify the anatomy and physiology of different body parts
• Recognise the importance of hygiene & cleanliness in medication safety
• Learn standard precautions for infection control

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - £9.99

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - £15.99

The Medication Safety: The Importance of Proper Handling and Administration course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge required to prevent medication errors and promote patient safety. With six modules covering topics ranging from the basics of medicine handling to standard precautions for infection control, this course provides a comprehensive overview of medication safety. By completing this course, healthcare professionals will be able to handle and administer medications safely and responsibly, ensuring patient safety and contributing positively to the healthcare industry.

This course is suitable for healthcare professionals, including nurses, pharmacists, and doctors, who are responsible for handling and administering medications to patients. The theoretical nature of this course makes it ideal for those looking to gain knowledge and understanding of medication safety without the need for practical experience.

This course is ideal for:

• Nurses who handle medication on a daily basis
• Pharmacists who need to understand medication safety practices
• Doctors who want to ensure proper medication administration
• Healthcare professionals who want to prevent medication errors

This course will be helpful for anyone looking to pursue a career as:

• Medication Safety Officer (£25,000 - £50,000 per year)
• Patient Safety Coordinator (£25,000 - £50,000 per year)
• Pharmacist (£25,000 - £70,000 per year)
• Nurse Practitioner (£25,000 - £70,000 per year)
• Clinical Research Associate (£30,000 - £80,000 per year)
• Pharmaceutical Researcher (£30,000 - £80,000 per year)

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