Managing Medications for Canada: The Basics

Course Code: REL-CAN-PAC-0-MMCBASIC

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Recall the roles and responsibilities of unregulated care providers in assisting with self-administration of medications.
Recognize commonly used medication terminology and abbreviations.
Identify the purpose and common side effects of at least three medication classes.

Outline:

Section 1: Administration Versus Self-Administration

An Unfortunate Situation

The Difference Between Assisting and Administering

Test Your Knowledge

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Basic Medication Terminology

Medical Terminology

Test Your Knowledge

Indication and Contraindications

Test Your Knowledge

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Common Medications

Medication Classes

Test Your Knowledge

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN

Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's  in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing." 

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.