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, oral antidiabetics, and opioids. They develop practical skills in vital sign monitoring, recognising red-flag symptoms, fall prevention strategies, pain assessment tools, accurate documentation, and effective SBAR communication to ensure resident safety and support the nursing team.

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 learn practical monitoring techniques including vital signs, level of consciousness, pain scales, and blood glucose checks. The course covers fall prevention, side effect recognition, urgent reporting, clear documentation practices, and SBAR communication methods using reliable references.
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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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