Medication Calculations (Community Services)

Medication Calculations (Community Services)
MedicationCalculationsCommunityServices
Course Information
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to medication calculations and provides an overview on how errors can occur.
Learning Outcomes
​1. Understanding what a medication error is
2. Describe the causes of medication errors
3. Apply the 5 right of medication administration to avoid errors
4. Accurately calculate medication dosages
Refresher

​Once only​

Target Audience
Community District Nurses
Band (Suitability)
Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Band 5 Band 6 Band 7 Band 8 Band 9
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LD Prospectus Event Category
Continuous Professional Development
Trainer or Facilitator

​clinicalskillsteam@merseycare.nhs.uk​

Available Dates