Breath for Life (First Aid Education) Inc. Edmonton

Medication Administration Awareness

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
Medication Profile and Administration Record
Medication Adminstration Procedure
PRN medications
Oral- liquid and solid medications
Drops for the ears, eyes, nose
Ointment for the eyes
Nebulizers for the nose
Puffers and aerochambers
Topical medications for the skin
Rectal suppositories and enemas

Medication Administration Challenges
Medical Appointments
Discontinued Medications
Monthly and LOA Medications
Common errors in medication administration
Signs/Symptoms of common medical conditions (fever, ashma, seizures)
Types of medication packaging and labeling
Medication Adminstration abbreviations
Common Medication Classifications

(18) Medication Administration Awareness
Course Schedule

6 hours*
$240.00 + GST

*$240+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.

We accept: Money Orders, Cash and

Online registration is not available, at this time, due to the new CPR guidelines and levels. In order to register you in the correct course it is best to speak to a Breath for Life Inc. representative.

Prices may change without notice.