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Which subject	Health
What topic	Using medication cross checks prior to administration in ems
What length (min)	30
What age group	Adult courses
Class size	20
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Using Medication Cross Checks Prior to Administration in EMS

Objectives

• Understand the importance and process of medication cross checks in Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
• Identify key steps in ensuring the correct administration of medications.
• Learn the potential consequences of medication errors.
• Utilize checklists and protocols for medication administration in EMS.

Materials

• PowerPoint presentation on medication cross checks
• Handouts detailing medication protocols and checklists
• Sample medication administration scenarios
• Whiteboard and markers
• Review quiz (to assess understanding)

Grade/Age Group

Adult Courses

Subject

Health

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the US National EMS Education Standards and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) guidelines.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Medication Cross Checks	5	Introduce the topic, discuss the importance of medication safety, and outline learning objectives.
2	Overview of Medication Errors	10	Discuss statistics of medication errors in EMS, common causes, and the impact on patient care.
3	The Cross Check Process	5	Explain the step-by-step process of cross-checking medications before administration.
4	Hands-On Activity	5	Provide students with scenarios and allow them to practice identifying errors and performing cross checks.
5	Review and Discussion	5	Facilitate a group discussion on the challenges of medication cross checks and share personal experiences or concerns.
6	Summary and Quiz	5	Summarize key points of the lesson and conduct a short quiz to assess comprehension of the material.

Homework

• Assign a short reading on best practices in medication administration.
• Provide students with a worksheet for self-reflection on what they learned.
• Collect homework at the beginning of the next class for review, without requiring student presentations.

Lesson script