Pharmacist Medication Errors | Patient Safety | Preceptor On-Demand 1h

Medication safety is a vital component of pharmacy practice and education. This course discusses how to incorporate the science of safety into experiential learning, using real-world cases and teachable moments to strengthen awareness and decision-making. You will gain practical strategies to foster a culture of safety, utilize key resources, and strengthen medication safety practices across diverse patient care settings.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based course, preceptors should be able to:
1. Define the key elements of teaching the science of safety.
2. Highlight places in the curriculum where patient safety is taught to student pharmacists.
3. Review cases of medication error to identify “teachable moments” for student pharmacists.
4. Identify patient safety resources for student pharmacists at a practice site.
5. Recognize opportunities to utilize student pharmacists for patient safety initiatives.

Faculty

Susan S. Vos, PharmD

Senior Director of Student Affairs
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

Disclosures:

Susan S. Vos has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Jim Hoehns, PharmD, B.S.Ph, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP

Clinical Professor
The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

Disclosures:

Jim Hoehns has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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