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Medication Administration & Documentation

Medication administration is one of the most regulated parts of PSW work. The scope varies by province, employer, and the resident's situation. This course covers the basics: the 5 (now 9) rights of medication administration, the difference between PSW assistance and RPN administration, the most common errors, and accurate charting.

3 lessons · 3 open to everyone · About 1 hour · Level: CLB 5–6 · By Newcomer

Lessons

  1. Medication vocabulary for PSWs — Open to everyone
  2. PSW scope, the 9 rights, and what NOT to do — Open to everyone
  3. Quiz: Medication & documentation — Open to everyone