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
