Pharmacology for Nursing Assistants Course
This Pharmacology for Nursing Assistants Course builds confidence handling common medications in long-term care settings. Learners gain knowledge of key drug classes like antihypertensives, antidiabetics, and opioids, along with vital sign monitoring, recognizing critical symptoms, preventing falls, and using SBAR for effective communication to ensure resident safety and team support.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Pharmacology for Nursing Assistants Course focuses on essential drug classes used in long-term care, such as antihypertensives, oral antidiabetics, and opioids. Participants develop practical skills in monitoring vital signs, assessing levels of consciousness, managing pain and blood glucose, preventing falls, documenting accurately, communicating via SBAR, and using references to identify side effects and report urgent issues promptly.
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Develop skills
- Medication monitoring basics: master vitals, LOC, pain and blood glucose checks.
- Antihypertensive care: spot red flags fast and prevent dizziness and dangerous falls.
- Opioid safety skills: detect respiratory decline early and protect post-op patients.
- Diabetes support essentials: check blood sugar, catch hypo/hyper signs, act quickly.
- Charting and SBAR reporting: document meds effects clearly and escalate concerns.
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