30-Hours Medication Management and Administration
Credit hours
3
Giving medication safely depends on careful, consistent practice. The units cover medication types and dosage forms, reading prescriptions and labels, safe storage, the five rights of administration, and common administration techniques. Monitoring patients afterwards and accurate documentation and reporting are also included, making it relevant for care workers and healthcare assistants.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Medication Safety
- 02Types of Medications and Dosage Forms
- 03Medication Prescriptions and Labels
- 04Safe Medication Storage and Handling
- 05The Five Rights of Medication Administration
- 06Medication Administration Techniques
- 07Patient Monitoring and Post-Administration Care
- 08Documentation and Reporting of Medication Administration
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30-Hours Medication Management and Administration
