Administering Oral Medication, Tablets and Liquids
AU$29.00
Course Duration: 10 mins
Accessible for: 31 days
In this course, you’ll learn the key principles for effectively administering oral medications, including both tablets and liquids. We’ll start by exploring what oral medications are and when they are used.
We will then delve into the preparation required to administer oral medication, how to calculate the correct dose, and the risks associated with calculating medication dosages. Next, we will explain the steps that an aged care worker should follow to ensure the safe administration of oral medication.
And lastly, you will learn how to complete the oral medication administration process.
After this lesson, you’ll be able to:
- Know what oral medication, tablets, and liquids are, and when they are used.
- Plan and prepare for administering oral medications, both tablets and liquids, including accurately calculating doses and understanding associated risks.
- Safely administer oral medication, tablets, and liquids to an ageing individual.
- E-learn (10min)
- Assessment (5 questions)
3 resources:
– Administering Oral Medication Cheat Sheets
– Calculating Doses
– Steps to Administer Oral Medication in Aged Care - Certificate of completion
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Great graphics and explanations – Emma