Safe Medication Administration

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Medication Administration for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) program prepares individuals in all aspects of dealing with medication in any work environment.  Students learn about the laws, administration routes, protocols, types of medication and how a PSW can protect themselves within the work environment when medication is part of their scope. This program also enables the PSW to give medication in a safe manner.

The PSW will gain knowledge in the common medication administered by a PSW, acquire accurate information on the legal aspect of administering medication including the controlled Acts in Ontario, obtain, develop and master the different skills necessary in medication administration, understand the different rights of medication and will show a return demonstration on administering medication through different routes.

Medication Administration for PSWs Program is approved as a non-vocational program under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.  It is taught by trained professionals in the industry – they have real-world experience.