30-Hours Safe Handling and Administration of Medication
Credit hours
3
Learners study medication safety from the ground up, including types of medicines and dosage forms, reading prescriptions and labels, and safe storage and handling. The course covers the five rights of administration, common techniques, monitoring after a dose is given and the legal and ethical responsibilities involved. Relevant for care workers and support staff who help with medication under appropriate supervision.
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
- 08Legal and Ethical Considerations in Medication Handling
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