MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION Continuing Education Certificate Program

The Medication Administration continuing education program at Springfield College helps health professional to refresh the knowledge and skills needed to administer medications in a health care or community setting. This continuing education program is designed to provide a concrete theoretical foundation and accurate updated knowledge on different actions, routes, selection, uses and side effects of various medications. Students will review the applicable CNO practice standards and guidelines, as well as explore national patient safety organizations and strategies for safe medication administration. The program also teaches about various routes of medication administration and the skills required to properly administer different types of medications. The program emphasizes upon critical thinking and reflective practice, holistic care and cultural diversity/sensitivity.

Students will learn the pharmacology, drugs-classifications, mechanisms of action, uses though various routes and side effects of medications. The impact of medications on various diseases and other factors will be discussed. Students will be able to use a problem-based learning (PBL) approach with the course learning objectives. This course will enhance the theoretical knowledge and information of medication administration through practical application. Participants will have opportunities to practice safe medication administration, utilizing all routes, in a simulated lab environment with emphasis on one-on-one training.

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Prerequisite(s)

Healthcare professional, registered nurse (RN or RPN), PSW, MOA, Long Termcare Provider, ING, IMG, research associates, etc.

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PROGRAM DURATION: 

A. Basic Program - Equal to 45 hrs

B. Advanced Program - Equal to 60 hrs

(the program duration may change as per group size) 

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You can start the program any day of the week after registration. 

We are offering our students Online and Blended format programs options. 

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Course Outline

• Knowledge and information of common, frequently prescribed medications administered by health professionals.

• Training on collection of patient information including health history, allergies and health concerns.

• Medication errors, its prevention, Role & responsibilities of an administrator

• Knowledge and information about different rights and responsibilities of proper medication administration.

• Knowledge of the legal aspects medication administration in Canadian Healthcare.

• Information and knowledge of Controlled Acts in Ontario and understanding the importance of medication monitoring.

• Dispensing and Documentation of the medication. 

• Practical, hands-on training for administering medication, through different routes of medication administration.

 

Course Highlights

• Registered Career College with the Ministry of  Colleges & Universities - Govt. of Ontario

• Leading provider of Healthcare programs in Canada

• Attractive fees 

• Great quality training

• Experienced healthcare faculties with vast knowledge and Industry experience dedicated to help students throughout the course 

• Lots of practical knowledge and experience related to various techniques

• Practical component of program provides students with hands-on, practical training

• A small group of 3-5 students for individualized attention and better learning experience

• Emphasis on one-to-one support

• Program Certificate given on same day of completion

• Excellent response from the past and present students regarding training and program.