Programs

Cont. Ed. : Medication Administration Course for Licensed Practical Nurses

This program is designed to enable licensed practical nurses to acquire the necessary knowledge and practice expertise to safely administer medications to stable clients. This program has received full approval from the College for Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Program

The Medication Administration course is delivered via distance and includes twenty self-learning units, a one-week lab and clinical experience.

Theory

Three examinations are written during completion of the module. The pass mark for the Dosages and Solutions exam is 85% and 70% for the Midterm and Final exams. Invigilators are available to facilitate writing of examinations for learners living outside the St. John's area, if necessary.

Units

The twenty units include specific content related to dosages and calculations, pharmacology, and medication administration.

Clinical Experience

Upon successful completion of the theoretical component of the program, learners will receive 5 days of laboratory experience and 2 days of clinical experience with a nursing instructor.

Labs

The lab experience includes medication administration for the following routes:

• oral
• other routes (eye, ear, rectal, vaginal, and inhaled)
• intradermal
• subcutaneous
• intramuscular
• I/V therapy and blood and blood products

Program Fees

• Tuition fee: $650.00 payable at registration
• Tuition includes all costs associated with the program

Program Completion

The Centre for Nursing Studies offers Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) as a service to learners who feel they may have achieved learning through previous knowledge and experience. For further information on this process please contact the Continuing Nursing Studies Department.

Learners will complete the program in 4 months. Learning labs are threaded throughout the course. The clinical experience is offered in the last month of the course.

Email access for learners interested in enrolling in this course is compulsory.

Please be advised that the deadline for applications for the August offering is May 30^th and for the February offering is October 30^th.

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