8-Hour Professional Development Course
Medication Administration
for Healthcare Providers (PSWs)
Build confidence in safe medication assistance and permitted medication administration practices for support care environments. Designed for Personal Support Workers (PSWs) and unregulated healthcare providers seeking practical, role-aware training.
Course Highlights
- Duration8 Hours
- Tuition$349 + HST
- CredentialCertificate
- DeliveryFlexible
- CampusMississauga
- ForPSWs & UCPs
Course Content
What This Course Covers
This course provides a structured introduction to medication-related responsibilities for Personal Support Workers and unregulated healthcare providers, with a focus on safe practice, observation, documentation, and real-world application in support care environments.
Medication Foundations
- Basic medication terminology
- Medication forms and classifications
- Understanding common instructions
Safe Medication Practices
- Safe handling and preparation
- Common routes of administration
- Understanding the rights of medication
Observation & Monitoring
- Recognizing side effects
- Identifying changes in condition
- Knowing when to escalate concerns
Documentation & Responsibility
- Recording medication-related information
- Communication with healthcare teams
- Understanding role boundaries
Learning Material
Medication Administration Guide for PSWs
This course is supported by Medication Administration: A Guide for Unregulated Healthcare Providers, offering structured guidance on safe medication practices, documentation, and role responsibilities in real care environments.
Key Skills
Key Skills You Gain
This course develops practical, role-based skills that support safe medication-related responsibilities in real care environments.
Medication Basics
Understand common medication forms, terminology, and basic instructions used in support care settings.
Safe Practices
Follow safe medication handling practices and understand the principles of proper medication support.
Observation & Monitoring
Recognize side effects, changes in condition, and situations that require timely escalation.
Documentation
Record medication-related information clearly and communicate effectively with care teams.
Please Note
Important Notice
This course is designed to support safe medication assistance and permitted medication administration practices for Personal Support Workers and other unregulated healthcare providers in support care environments.
This course does not replace employer-specific orientation, workplace competency assessment, supervision requirements, or internal policies and procedures. Medication-related responsibilities must always be carried out in accordance with workplace policies, care plans, assignment requirements, supervision expectations, and applicable legislation.
- Employer policies and procedures still apply
- Workplace supervision and competency requirements must be followed
- Responsibilities may vary depending on the care setting and assignment
