This course is designed for para-professionals (key support workers, group home providers, respite care workers etc...) that are required to administer medications as part of their employment. Under Workplace Health and Safety regulations taking a first aid course does not cover medication admistration. This course however is an interactive awareness course in the procedures of medication administration but will not certify you to prescribed medications or administer medications that do not have a physician's order. Course taught by a healthcare professional (nurse, EMT or paramedic).
Topics
• General rules and 7 rights of medication administration
•Enteric Feeding Tubes
• Medication Profile and Administration Record
• Medication Administration Challenges
• Medication Administration Procedure
• Medical Appointments
• PRN and Herbal medications
• Discontinued Medications
• Oral- liquid and solid medications
• Monthly and LOA Medications
• Drops for the ears, eyes, nose
• Common errors in Medication Administration
• Ointment for the eyes
• Signs/Symptoms of common medical conditions
(fever, asthma, seizures)
• Nebulizers for the nose
• Types of medication packaging and labeling
• Puffers and aero-chambers
• Medication Administration abbreviations
• Topical medications for the skin
• Common Medication Classifications
• Rectal suppositories and enemas
• Team member responsibilities and resources
• Epi-Pens, Transdermal Patches
Follows the learning outcomes of the Alberta Council of Disability Services.
Courses / Hours / Prices
(18) Medication Administration Awareness
Expiry: 3 Years
6
hours*
$290 +GST
*$290+GST (includes a group of up to 20 participants).
6 hours (if additional hours are needed they will be billed accordingly).
Please contact our office to discuss course dates.
