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There are 3 modules in this course
Embark on a comprehensive journey through pharmaceutical practice in our Pharmacy Medication and Safety course, developed into four lessons. Explore the idiosyncrasies of how drugs interact in the Factors Affecting Drug Activity lesson. Discover the nuances of optimizing medication therapies and patient outcomes in the Medication Therapy Management lesson, delving into personalized treatment strategies. The third lesson focuses on Safety and Aseptic Technique, honing your skills in maintaining a sterile environment crucial for pharmaceutical practices. Then, learn the art of preparing and administering IVs and the intricacies of intravenous solutions and their safe utilization in the Parenteral Solutions lesson. This course integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications, nurturing skills in drug optimization, safety protocols and aseptic practices essential for pharmaceutical professionals. Gain expertise in medication management and safety measures crucial for ensuring optimal patient care and pharmacy practice excellence.
Course Objectives include:
-Describe the many factors that affect how a drug behaves for a given individual
-Explore how Medication Therapy Management (MTM) patient-centered care and a team approach to medical care services are important concepts in the pharmacy and in other areas of healthcare
-Explain aseptic techniques and safety guidelines and why they are vital and important to protecting pharmacy personnel, as well as the patient population the pharmacy serves
-Identify the precautions, parenteral routes, and types of parenteral solutions
Explore how human variability determines the effectiveness of a drug, adverse reactions, hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis, drug interactions, and drug dependence. Additionally, understand the goals of Medication Therapy Management (MTM), its related services, documentation, and reimbursement, along with the advanced role and duties of the Pharmacy Technician within these Team-Based care models.
Appreciate aseptic techniques and safety guidelines and why they are vital and important to protecting pharmacy personnel as well as the patient population the pharmacy serves.
What's included
6 videos2 readings3 assignments3 plugins
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6 videos•Total 12 minutes
Safety and Aseptic Techniques•2 minutes
Laminar Flow Hoods and Biological Safety Cabinets•4 minutes
Chemotherapy and Clean Rooms•2 minutes
Safe Disposal•2 minutes
Lesson 3 – Review •1 minute
Lesson 3 – Update•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 15 minutes
MSDS Data Sheet•10 minutes
Lesson 3 – Additional Information•5 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
Activity 3.1 – MSDS•30 minutes
Activity 3.2 – Aseptic Technique•30 minutes
Lesson 3 – Quiz•30 minutes
3 plugins•Total 45 minutes
Demo 3a – Aseptic Garbing•15 minutes
Demo 3b – Aseptic Hand Washing•15 minutes
Demo 3c – Aseptic Gowning and Gloving•15 minutes
Module 3 - Parenteral Solutions
Module 3•6 hours to complete
Module details
Examine parenteral administrations, including precautions, parenteral routes, LVP and SVP solutions, heparin locks and piggybacks, vials and ampules, filters, administration kits, syringes, devices and pumps, Total Parenteral Nutrition and Dialysis solutions.
What's included
8 videos2 readings6 assignments8 plugins
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8 videos•Total 28 minutes
Parenteral Solutions•4 minutes
LVP and SVP Solutions•6 minutes
Administration Devices•3 minutes
Syringes and Needles•7 minutes
Filters, Vials, Ampules•3 minutes
Special Solutions•4 minutes
Lesson 4 – Review•1 minute
Lesson 4 – Update•1 minute
2 readings•Total 15 minutes
Lesson 4 – Additional Information•5 minutes
TPN Order •10 minutes
6 assignments•Total 180 minutes
Activity 4.1 – Total Parenteral Nutrition Definitions•30 minutes
Activity 4.2 – Preparing Total Parenteral Solutions•30 minutes
Activity 4.3 – Calculating Small Volume•30 minutes
Activity 4.4 – Determining Stability•30 minutes
Activity 4.5 – IV and IM•30 minutes
Lesson 4 – Quiz •30 minutes
8 plugins•Total 120 minutes
Demo 4a – Laminar Flow Hood•15 minutes
Demo 4b – Hazardous Products•15 minutes
Demo 4c – Large Volume Parenteral•15 minutes
Demo 4d – Narcotic Preparations•15 minutes
Demo 4e – Ampules•15 minutes
Demo 4f – Pediatric Preparations•15 minutes
Demo 4g – Small Volume Parenteral (SVP)•15 minutes
Demo 4h – Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)•15 minutes
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