This course emphasizes the role of the medication aide as a valuable member of any health care team. This course focuses on legal mandates for medications and proper administration in various routes utilizing the "rights" and three safety checks of medication administration. This course introduces basic terminology related to medication administration and drug reference. The course will focus on medication actions, safe dosage ranges, adverse reactions, and impact on body systems. (2 credits - 1 lecture, 1 lab) 48 hours

Students will apply classroom learning in the laboratory setting promoting safe medication administration.