Administering Medications
- Grade Level: Senior High (10-12)-Adult
- Subjects: Health
- Produced By: VEA Group Pty Ltd
- Year: 2006
- Country: Australia
- Language: English
- Running Time: 43m
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Assisting in medication administration is an important role of the personal carer and carries significant responsibility. In fulfilling this role effectively and safely, the carer becomes a vital member of the health care team. This program introduces medication and looks at the five R's principle of medication administration, the routes of administration and the various techniques of administering different medications. Students will gain insight into documenting the effects of medications, such as intended effects, side effects and allergic reactions.