Course Code: REL-ACU-0-PMAI
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify key concepts in pharmacology, including how drugs work and how drugs are classified.
Apply knowledge of safe medication administration techniques, including the rights of medication administration and the routes of administration.
Recall immunization administration guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Outline:
Section 1: Pharmacology
Overview of Pharmacology
Drug Classification
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Medication Administration
Principles of Safe Medication Administration
Routes of Administration
Drug Calculations
Medication Errors
Immunizations
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Practice Questions
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Sarah Hunter RN, SCRN, CNRN, CMSRN
Ms. Hunter is a SME writer at Relias. Her area of expertise is neuroscience nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and thoracic surgery. Ms. Hunter has worked at the bedside for 9 years in acute care and intermediate care at a large community hospital in North Carolina. She also served as chair of the hospital's shared governance council for Nursing Quality Improvement. She has a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ms. Hunter is a Stroke Certified RN, Certified Neuroscience RN and a Certified Medical-Surgical RN.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Medical Assistants; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.