This product is an ASHP Learning Center activity developed in partnership with the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.

Overview

This self-paced, online professional certificate is intended for pharmacists, physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals responsible for improving the safety of medication use in their respective practice settings. The learning modules meet the continuing education (CE) criteria of the Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CPPS).

Participants will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and engage in efforts to minimize and eliminate the occurrence of medication errors. The curriculum will cover the fundamental principles of the medication use process and medication safety culture. The course also will present strategies for identifying and implementing opportunities for medication safety improvements. After completing all 15 modules, participants should be proficient in the fundamental concepts required for risk identification, medication error investigation, risk reduction, and general actions required to sustain safe medication practices in their practice settings.

Professional Certificate Requirement

Once a learner has completed the educational curriculum, they will have the opportunity to complete an online 100-question comprehensive exam. Once the learner completes the exam (minimum 80% passing rate; unlimited attempts permitted), they will earn the professional certificate.

Course Modules

Scope and Background of Medication Safety

• ACPE Number: 0204-9999-22-834-H05-P & T
• Credit hours earned: 3.0 contact hours
• The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation to award 3.0 contact hours.

Leading and Managing Change

• ACPE Number: 0204-9999-22-835-H05-P & T
• Credit hours earned: 1.75 contact hours
• The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation to award 1.75 contact hours.

Strategies and Tools to Implement Change

• ACPE Number: 0204-9999-22-836-H05-P & T
• Credit hours earned: 2.50 contact hours
• The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.5AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation to award 2.5 contact hours.

The Impact of Culture on Safety

• ACPE Number: 0204-9999-22-837-H05-P & T
• Credit hours earned: 2.25 contact hours
• The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation to award 2.25 contact hours.

Establishing a Just Culture

• ACPE Number: 0204-9999-22-838-H05-P & T
• Credit hours earned: 2.0 contact hours
• The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

• This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation to award 2.0 contact hours.

Managing Systems and Behaviors in a Just Culture

• ACPE Number: 0204-9999-22-839-H05-P & T
• Credit hours earned: 2.50 contact hours
• The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation to award 2.5 contact hours.

Implementing and Measuring a Just Culture

• ACPE Number: 0204-9999-22-840-H05-P & T
• Credit hours earned: 3.75 contact hours
• The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation to award 3.75 contact hours.

Human Factors Engineering

• ACPE Number: 0204-9999-22-841-H05-P & T
• Credit hours earned: 2.75 contact hours
• The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation to award 2.75 contact hours.

Reactive Identification of Medication Risk

• ACPE Number: 0204-9999-22-842-H05-P & T
• Credit hours earned: 3.5 contact hours
• The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation to award 3.5 contact hours.

Proactive Identification of Medication Risk

• ACPE Number: 0204-9999-22-843-H05-P & T

• Credit hours earned: 2.75 contact hours
• The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation to award 2.75 contact hours.

Investigation and Analysis of Medication Errors

• ACPE Number: 0204-9999-22-844-H05-P & T
• Credit hours earned: 2.0 contact hours
• The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation to award 2.0 contact hours.

Reducing Risk of System-Based Causes of Error

• ACPE Number: 0204-9999-22-845-H05-P & T
• Credit hours earned: 3.5 contact hours
• The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation to award 3.50 contact hours.

Risk Reduction Strategies and Implementing Improvements

• ACPE Number: 0204-9999-22-846-H05-P & T
• Credit hours earned: 2.75 contact hours
• The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation to award 2.75 contact hours.

Interface Between Technology and Safety

• ACPE Number: 0204-9999-22-847-H05-P & T
• Credit hours earned: 2.5 contact hours
• The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation to award 2.5 contact hours.

Pulling it All Together to Successfully Implement and Sustain Safe Medication Practices

• ACPE Number: 0204-9999-22-848-H05-P & T
• Credit hours earned: 3.5 contact hours
• The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation to award 3.5 contact hours..