Topic outline
Introduction
- Working in the care sector can open up many career pathways and further training in nursing may be an option for you. This learning pathway provides you with the opportunity to learn more about medication.
Learning Pathway details
- Pathway Length – Approx. 2-4 Hours
- Sharable certificate on completion
- 100% Online
- Beginner / Intermediate Level
During this learning pathway you will be learning about:
- Medication Part One
- Medication Part Two
Session 1 – Medication (part one)
- Clinical skills in medication management is a vital component of healthcare delivery. Medication is a powerful tool that can help alleviate symptoms, prevent disease progression, and improve overall health outcomes. However, its use also comes with risks, including adverse reactions, interactions, and overdose. Therefore, healthcare professionals must possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and judgment to safely and effectively administer medication to their patients. This includes understanding the indications, contraindications, dosages, routes of administration, and monitoring parameters of each medication.
Objectives:
- Understand the different types of medications used in clinical practice and their indications for use.
- Develop the ability to accurately administer medication to patients using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Learn to monitor patients for medication side effects and take appropriate action as needed.
- Understand the importance of medication safety and the role of the healthcare provider in preventing medication errors.
- Develop the ability to interpret medication orders and understand the implications of different dosage forms and routes of administration.
Session 2 – Medication (part two)
1-2 hour to complete- Clinical skills in medication management is a vital component of healthcare delivery. Medication is a powerful tool that can help alleviate symptoms, prevent disease progression, and improve overall health outcomes. However, its use also comes with risks, including adverse reactions, interactions, and overdose. Therefore, healthcare professionals must possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and judgment to safely and effectively administer medication to their patients. This includes understanding the indications, contraindications, dosages, routes of administration, and monitoring parameters of each medication.
Objectives:
- Learn to properly document medication administration and any related patient information.
- Understand the importance of patient education and the role of the healthcare provider in providing medication information to patients.
- Develop the ability to identify and manage medication interactions and contraindications
- Learn the importance of proper storage and disposal of medications to ensure patient safety.
- Understand the role of the healthcare provider in addressing medication-related concerns and questions from patients and other healthcare providers.
Conclusion
This pathway has given you a deeper insight into medication and the safe and effective distribution of it. You should now be able to understand how to safely store and administer medication.
Note - this learning pathway does not qualify you to administer medication.
Final Reflection Task
Your final part of this pathway is to share a reflection. It is important to reflect after any learning you do as this helps close the loop on what you have learnt, gives you the opportunity to answer any question you may have or even encourage you to find out more information. It will also help us in creating future pathways, learning packages and platforms.