Medication Administration
Medication Administration Course
The Medication Administration Course helps participants understand the process of administering medications safely to others. This one day course, delivered through virtual means, focuses on understanding agency protocols around documentation expectations, rights of medication administration and method of delivery in the context of legalities and prevention of errors. This course, taught by a Registered Nurse, will help you build a sound awareness of safe administration practices. This course follows the learning outcomes of the Alberta Council of Disability Services. You will receive a certificate with successful completion of an assignment. You may also be interested in a CPR course.
What is involved when you take this virtual session? You are required to print off the workbook for which a link will be provided in your confirmation receipt. This workbook will allow you to follow along during the course and complete the assignment to achieve certification (details provided during the virtual session). You will be provided a Google Meet Link two days prior to the virtual course session so that you can log into the session from the convenience of your own environment. You will not be required to broadcast during the session as this is an information session only. If you have questions during the course, you may chat them into the session at any time.
Course Topics
- General rules & Rights
- Documentation Records
- Administration Methods
- Oral/Liquid & Solid Medications
- Ear Drops
- Eye Drops and Ointments
- Nasal Sprays
- Puffers & Spacer-devices
- Topical Medications & Patches
- Rectal Suppositories & Enemas
- Epi-Pens
- Administration Challenges
- Discontinued Medications
- Monthly & LOA Medications
- Common Challenges
- Signs/Symptoms of Common Medical Conditions
- Medication Packaging & Labeling
- Common Medication Classifications
Course Details
- Date/Time: Please select a date below
- Duration: 6 Hours (4 hour virtual session and 2 hour homework assignment which needs to be emailed to the instructor).
- Cost: $90.00+GST/Person (see dates below).
- To book a group session please email: breathforlifeinc@shaw.ca.
Medication Administration Dates
Date/Time
Location
Registration
September 21: Thursday
9AM - 1PM-- You must log into the virtual session on-time --
Virtual Session – Mountain Daylight Time
Course Full
Date/Time
Location
Registration
October 26: Thursday
9AM - 1PM-- You must log into the virtual session on-time --
Virtual Session – Mountain Daylight Time
Date/Time
Location
Registration
Nov 16: Thursday
9AM - 1PM-- You must log into the virtual session on-time --
Virtual Session – Mountain Daylight Time
Accepted Payment Methods
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