Pharmacology for Nursing Assistants Course
This Pharmacology for Nursing Assistants Course equips you with essential knowledge of common medications used in long-term care settings. You will learn about key drug classes such as antihypertensives, oral antidiabetics, and opioids. The course covers practical skills like vital sign monitoring, recognising red-flag symptoms, fall prevention strategies, pain assessment tools, accurate documentation, and effective SBAR communication. By mastering these areas, you will confidently contribute to resident safety and support your nursing team effectively.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Gain confidence in handling common drug classes in long-term care, including antihypertensives, oral antidiabetics, and opioids. Develop practical skills in monitoring vital signs, recognising side effects, preventing falls, using pain assessment tools, documenting accurately, communicating via SBAR, and utilising reliable references to report urgent changes swiftly.
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Develop skills
- Master medication monitoring basics including vital signs, LOC, pain and blood glucose checks.
- Identify antihypertensive red flags quickly to prevent dizziness and falls.
- Develop opioid safety skills to detect respiratory decline early in post-op patients.
- Learn diabetes support essentials: monitor blood sugar and respond to hypo/hyper signs promptly.
- Practice clear charting and SBAR reporting to document medication effects and escalate issues.
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