Course Description

Objectives

• Will understand volumes and abbreviations associated with medication
• Will understand what an HHA may and may not do, associated with assisting with medication
• Will understand the “5 Rights” of medication
• Will understand the various “routes” by which a patient may take medication
• Will understand when to hold medications, contact professional support or not assist with medication
• Will understand the use, problems and side effects associated with several common medications patients are likely to be on in this area