Why this course is for you
This Pharmacology lesson was designed for the medication aide, however, any professional may review this lesson and upon successful completion, obtain the course certificate. In this course we will discuss the fundamentals of pharmacology, medication administration, state laws regarding CMA medication administration and commonly administered medications.
At the completion of this lesson, the professional will be able to
- Discuss common type of medications, their purpose, side effects, and considerations
- Describe how to safely administer medications
- Define state laws regarding medication administration for the Certified Medication Aide
- Describe patient rights and medication safety
- Explain medical abbreviations
- Define drug classes
