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Quality use of medicines online training coursesQuality use of medicines online training courses
NPS has developed a suite of courses for health professionals and health professional students to:
- increase awareness of the importance of quality use of medicines (QUM)
- improve understanding of QUM and its principles
- explore the roles and responsibilities of all those involved in QUM.
To find which course is right for you read the description provided below for each course or follow our recommendations as to the target audience.
Quality use of medicines — why, what, how and who?
This course sets QUM in context, provides an overview of QUM principles and their application, and explores the roles and responsibilities of various partners involved in achieving QUM.
- Target audience:
Health professionals and individuals working in the QUM industry- To log in go to:
http://nps.lamsinternational.com/moodle/course/view.php?id=109
Quality use of medicines — for health professional students
In this course students will learn about the principles of QUM and the roles different health professionals play in promoting QUM.
- Target audience:
Health professional students- To log in go to:
http://nps.lamsinternational.com/moodle/course/view.php?id=138
Academics/educators - would you like to offer this course to your students? Please contact the Educational Design and Support team:
email: npsmoodleadmin@nps.org.au
phone: (02) 8217 8642
Help & Feedback
If you need help logging in to any of the courses mentioned above or want to give feedback contact the Educational Design and Support team:
email: npsmoodleadmin@nps.org.au
phone: (02) 8217 8642
Date published: 2011-01-01 00:00:00
Reasonable care is taken to provide accurate information at the date of creation. This information is not intended as a substitute for medical advice from a qualified health professional. Health professionals should rely on their own expertise and enquiries when providing medical advice or treatment. Where permitted by law, NPS disclaims all liability (including for negligence) for any loss, damage or injury resulting from reliance on or use of this information. Read our full disclaimer.
References to brands should not be taken as an endorsement by NPS.
