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MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATE

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This course prepares students to assist with and administer medications in community–based Home Support, group homes, Assisted Living and residential care settings under the supervision of a nurse.

READY TO ENHANCE YOUR TRAINING? Take your skills to the next level.

  • START ANY TIME YOU ARE READY
  • 20 HOURS TOTAL
  • SELF PACED ON-LINE LEARNING
  • IN PERSON SKILLS ASSESSMENT

This 20 hour self-paced course consists of:

  • 15 hours of Medication Administration theory consisting of four online modules
  • 3 hours of Medication Administration lab practice
  • 1 hour on-site Skills Assessment
  • 1 hour supervised Final Exam

Students must successfully complete all modules within 2 months to receive the certificate.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Health Care Assistant Certificate or Community Support Worker Certificate or equivalent ( i.e. LTC Aide Diploma, RCA Diploma, etc), or BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry Number

WHO can take this course?

Anyone with an HCA or CSW Certificate or equivalent ( i.e. LTC Aide Diploma, RCA Diploma, etc), or BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry Number is eligible to enrol.

WHY take this course?

This enhanced training will allow you to take your HCA training and career to the next level by upgrading your competency in Medication Administration.

WHAT will you learn?

This course prepares students to assist with and administer medications in community–based Home Support, group homes, Assisted Living and residential care settings under the supervision of a nurse.

HOW will I learn this?

This is a 20 hour self-paced on-line course with in person lab practice, skills assessment and exam.  You will have up to 2 months to complete everything.

WHEN can I enroll?

You can start your course any time you are ready.  Contact one of our Admissions Advisors at 604-629-0196 to learn about our upcoming schedule of monthly starts.

This program of instruction does not require approval under the Private Training Institutions Act. A student may not file a claim against the fund with the trustee in respect of this program.


I learned a lot of new things in the Medication Administration Course, and I believe it gave me an edge and greater sense of confidence when I recently applied for a job. The employer was very pleased to learn that I was already certified in administering medications.

J. Wright – 2022 Medication Administration Course Grad

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EMPLOYER TESTIMONIAL

“We highly regard Community Support Work related schooling/credentials when making hiring decisions. The schooling indicates to us that applicants have some systematic training in the field and are passionate about quality care; this means they are likely to be high performers and stay longer because they fully understand what the job involves. Retention is a huge consideration, those that are likely to stay longer will always be highly sought after as it takes time to build working relationships and relationships with person served.”

Robin W.
HR Generalist
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“Thank you Drake Medox College for assisting us in our hiring. We gained 5 staff from our posting and hope to gain more. Again our gratitude for producing high caliber members of the health care industry.”

Leo Monterola
Director of Care
Carlton Gardens Care Centre


“Please find attached the attendance and evaluations for all of the students who completed their practicum with us from February 8th – 15th. It was great to speak with their buddies because they all had such positive feedback, and really enjoyed working with the students. We really enjoy having the students here, and we look forward to working with you more in the future!”

Anja Meier
Human Resources Coordinator
Greater Vancouver Community Services Society

Success Story

Program: ESL / HCA Drake Medox College helped me to achieve my main goal – to become a Healthcare Assistant. They helped me also to become more confident in aspects of speaking and understanding. The ESL-HCA Program at Drake Medox College is the best study program I’ve been to. My Instructors were very supportive. My first impression of the ESL Program was “same old basic English again,” but I was wrong. I thought I didn’t need it because I can speak English. The ESL classes helped me to know how to pronounce properly, use proper grammar and even to create a formal paragraph. The important thing that the ESL Program did for me is to boost my confidence and to mold me into “a chocolate diamond” as Ate Myrine always says. The ESL-HCA Program is worth it and I enjoyed every class I attended. In several months I developed as an open-minded person, a knowledgeable student, a passionate Healthcare practitioner and a fluent user of the English language. As I move toward my new career, the ESL Program contributed a big part to my future work because I have learned how to be a good listener, a good reader and a good communicator. Indeed, I have become “ a diamond.” I am very thankful to Drake Medox College and my supportive Instructors for helping me along the way!

~ Jeanne Parilla ESL - HCA