Course Title: Administer and monitor medications in the work environment
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4203 Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing)
Course Title: Administer and monitor medications in the work environment
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 180
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Course Contact: Carylin Lenehan
Course Contact Phone: 9925 4837
Course Contact Email: carylin.lenehan@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency provides the students with the skills & knowledge required to administer & monitor medications & evaluate their effectiveness in the work environment. The student will be provided with the underpinning knowledge of pharmacology & assessment skills required to safely administer oral, topical, enteral & parenteral (excluding intravenous) medications. Students will also be provided with skills to manage IV therapy.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
HLTAP501A Analyse health information
HLTEN509A Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
HLTEN502A Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice
National Competency Codes and Titles
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HLTEN507B Administer and monitor medications in the work environment |
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1. Minimise potential risk to safe administration of medications |
Learning Outcomes
To safely administer oral, topical, intramuscular and subcutaneous medications in the workplace.
Overview of Assessment
Written Examination
Calculations Examination
Competency based assessments during clinical placement