EKPharm Academy · Course
Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA)
A generic workflow course for physicians, pharmacists and nurses
Teaches the BCMA workflow and the reasoning behind it, not the screens of one EHR.
What you will be able to do
- Explain what BCMA verifies.
- Perform your role in the physician, pharmacy and nurse chain.
- Handle alerts and exceptions without unsafe workarounds.
Modules
- Why BCMA
- What BCMA verifies
- The team workflow
- The bedside scanning workflow
- Alerts, exceptions and workarounds
- Compliance and assessment
Format
Six modules with audio narration. Each has objectives, content, a checklist or practice task and a quiz.
Instructor
Emad Kirolos. Licensed pharmacist and clinical application analyst. CPHIMS certified; ASHP Pharmacy Informatics Certificate; ITIL 4 Foundation. About Emad
Questions
Who is this course for?
Physicians, pharmacists, nurses and unit managers in any hospital that uses barcode medication administration.
Do I need anything before I start?
None. The course is vendor-neutral, so confirm local settings in your own policy and system training.
How long does it take?
About 2 to 3 hours in total.
How do I get the certificate?
Complete all 6 module quizzes with an overall score of at least 80% to unlock a certificate of completion.
Enrolment is by enquiry for now. Paid enrolment is not open yet.