30-Hours Professional Diploma in Control and Administration of Medication
Credit hours
3
Giving medication safely depends on accuracy, good records and awareness of the rules. This course covers the legal and regulatory side of medication, dosage calculations, safe administration practice, monitoring for side effects, documentation, and how to respond to errors and adverse reactions. It suits care workers, support staff and others with medication duties.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Medication Administration
- 02Regulatory Standards and Legal Aspects of Medication
- 03Medication Dosage Calculation and Accuracy
- 04Safe Medication Administration Practices
- 05Monitoring and Managing Medication Side Effects
- 06Documentation and Record Keeping in Medication Administration
- 07Responding to Medication Errors and Adverse Reactions
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30-Hours Professional Diploma in Control and Administration of Medication
