Pharmacology for Nursing Assistants Course
This Pharmacology for Nursing Assistants Course builds confidence in handling common medications in long-term care settings. Participants learn essential drug knowledge, vital sign monitoring, recognition of critical symptoms, fall prevention measures, and effective SBAR communication to safeguard residents and assist the nursing team proficiently.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This Pharmacology for Nursing Assistants Course focuses on key drug classes used in long-term care, such as antihypertensives, oral antidiabetics, and opioids. It equips learners with practical skills in monitoring vital signs, preventing falls, assessing pain, documenting accurately, using SBAR for communication, and referencing reliable sources to identify side effects and report urgent issues swiftly.
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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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