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Medication Safety, Calculations theory and National Inpatient Medication chart

Medication Safety, Calculations theory and National Inpatient Medication chart

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CPD hours: 2.0

Medication safety is imperative to mitigate risks of errors and help clinicians' complete safe medication administration. The consequences of incorrect medication administration can be devastating for patients, families and the clinicians involved. 
 
As nurses and midwives, we are required to refresh our knowledge of Medication safety and calculations annually to ensure competence. This course also includes a module on the National Inpatient Medication Chart to reduce errors around medication orders. 

Renewal: 1 year (depending on work site policy) 

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Course Details

Course Information

The information contained in this course is aimed at reducing medication errors by refreshing knowledge of all aspects of medication safety and calculations accuracy. It now contains a separate module and quiz covering National Inpatient Medication Chart (NIMC) essentials.

All registered Nurses (RN & EN’s) and Midwives must be competent in ALL methods of administering medication even if they do not routinely give certain medications (e.g. intravenous drugs). Always refer to your local policy and procedures regarding medication safety and administration.

This online education is delivered in 2 parts:
Step 1: Online learning.
Step 2: Online knowledge quiz (100% pass required for certification).

Once you have completed your online learning and quiz, you will receive your certificate via email

Course Content

At completion of the learning material, you will be able to:
- Understand the legal requirements for medication administration and the cost and risk factors for medication errors
- Revise the 6 rights of medication administration and high-risk medications
- Complete simple unit conversions
- Use formulas for calculating medication dosages and application to clinical settings
- Calculate medication dosages with and without a calculator
-Understand paediatric medication calculations

Who is this for?

Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Registered Midwives