Medication: Oral Administration
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Author: L Kelly
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Level: Introduction
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Study time: 56 Mins
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Lesson series
Administering medication safely is a crucial part of support work. This course covers medication ownership, pre-administration checks, and safe administration practices. Learn how to conduct pack checks, follow the 3-check system, and avoid common mistakes when giving medications. The course also explores crushing medications, food and fluid interactions, and key information on common drugs like paracetamol, aperients, and aspirin.
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Video time: 56 minutes
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Quiz: 1
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Assessment: 1
Lesson series
Why this course is important?
Safe medication administration requires accuracy, responsibility, and adherence to strict procedures. This course outlines how to verify medications, conduct pre-administration checks, and follow essential safety protocols. The 3-check system ensures the right medication is given correctly, while understanding pre-packed medication advantages and risks enhances safety. Learn why some medications shouldn’t be crushed, how food and fluids affect absorption, and how common drugs like paracetamol and aspirin interact with other medications. Avoid errors by understanding medication ownership, responsibilities of staff, and key don’ts when administering medication. This training ensures you develop confidence and competence in medication administration.
Meet the instructor
Leigh Kelly
Leigh Kelly is a New Zealand Registered Nurse who has been working with the elderly and disabled since 1974. Her ADN focused on young physically disabled.
She has been a Charge Nurse at Kenepuru and Greenlane Hospitals Continuing Care Wards, owned her own dementia specific rest home and worked and managed rest homes.
She also has vast experience as a RN in continuing care facilities.
She has been a Charge Nurse at Kenepuru and Greenlane Hospitals Continuing Care Wards, owned her own dementia specific rest home and worked and managed rest homes.
She also has vast experience as a RN in continuing care facilities.
Patrick Jones - Course author
