Prevention of Medical Errors for Nurses (2 Hours)

Total Hours: 2

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-1287418

Course Delivery Method and Format:
Self-paced online training.

Course Requirements:

1. Course Reading
2. Online Post-Test
3. Course Evaluation

After successfully completing the reading, post-test, and evaluation, participants will receive a certificate of completion online.

Level: Intermediate

Course Description:

Empower yourself to provide exceptional care by minimizing errors. This course on Prevention of Medical Errors for Nurses equips you with the knowledge and skills to identify, mitigate, and prevent errors in clinical practice. Utilize case studies, root cause analysis exercises, and simulations to gain practical insights. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing.

Please note that this course is not approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or the Florida Board of Psychology. For Florida Psychologists, a separate Medical Errors Course is available in the Course List section of our website. This course can also be taken by professionals in other states. Click Here to access the Psychologists Medical Errors Course.

Course Objectives:

1. Understand the epidemiology and impact of medical errors on patient safety and healthcare quality.
2. Identify common types and causes of medical errors in clinical practice.
3. Enhance skills in conducting root cause analyses and error investigations.
4. Learn evidence-based strategies for preventing medical errors at both individual and systems levels.