PSW109– Assisting with Medications

COURSE INFORMATION:

Admission Requirements
  • Grade 12 or OSSD Equivalent
  • Mature Student
  • Textbook: Mosby’s Canadian Textbook for The Support Worker. Fourth Edition ©2018 Elservier Inc. By Sorrentino, Remmert and Wilk

Course Fees: $485.00
Other Compulsory Fees: Inclusive
Course Hours: 20 Hours
Course Intake: Every Monday
Department: PT – Continuing Education
Registration: Nativetc.com


COURSE OVERVIEW

Assist clients with medications* in keeping with the direction of the plan of care/ service plan* and under the direction and monitoring of a regulated health professional* or most accountable person* and in accordance with all application and legislation and employer’s policies.

TRAINING LOCATIONS

North Bay Campus or Online – www.nativetc.com

Part 1: Understand the PSW role regarding assisting with medication per all applicable legislation.

Part 2: Know label information, dosing, storage, application and rights of assisting with medication.

Part 3: Observe client, complete documentation and report as required after assisting with medication.

Part 4: Identify and seek resources as needed for clarification.

Knowledge Competencies

Discuss the process of working with clients with medication* in keeping with the direction of the plan of care/service plan* and under the direction and monitoring of a regulated health professional*or most accountable person* and in accordance with all applicable legislation and employer’s policies.

Skill Competencies

Assist clients with medication* in keeping with the direction of the plan of care/service plan* and under the direction and monitoring of a regulated health professional*or most accountable person* and in accordance with all applicable legislation and employer’s policies.