Course Introduction
The LASA Drugs Arrangement course focuses on safe management and organization of Look-Alike, Sound-Alike (L-A-S-A) medications to prevent medication errors and enhance patient safety. This course supports Terraleap’s mission of promoting quality and safety in healthcare by emphasizing standardized drug arrangement practices within pharmacy and clinical environments.
Scope of the Course
This course covers the principles of LASA medication safety, including identification of LASA drugs, storage and labeling strategies, physical separation, use of tall-man lettering, and error prevention techniques. It also addresses the role of healthcare professionals in maintaining safe medication systems and complying with patient safety standards.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
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Understand the risks associated with LASA medications
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Identify commonly involved LASA drugs in healthcare settings
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Apply safe storage, labeling, and arrangement strategies
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Follow standard medication safety guidelines
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Reduce the risk of dispensing and administration errors
Course Outcomes
After completing the course, learners will be able to:
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Arrange LASA medications safely and systematically
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Support medication error prevention initiatives
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Improve compliance with patient safety protocols
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Contribute to safer pharmacy and clinical workflows
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Enhance overall quality of medication management
Who Can Enroll
This course is suitable for:
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Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
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Nursing and clinical staff
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MedTech and healthcare support professionals
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Medical and paramedical students
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Individuals involved in medication storage, dispensing, or administration