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Assisting Medication Certification Training for Personal Support Workers (PSWs).
The Assisting Medication Certification Training for PSWs at CRD College of Health Care is thoughtfully designed to strengthen your knowledge, improve your skills, and prepare you to safely assist individuals with their medications under supervision and in accordance with workplace policies.
This course blends theory, best practices, and practical application to support PSWs in delivering safe, respectful, and professional care.
Program Overview
This training focuses on the foundations of safe medication assistance and enhances the role of PSWs in healthcare settings.
Through this program, participants will gain:
- Understanding of medication principles
- Confidence in assisting with medications
- Skills to prevent medication errors
- Awareness of safety standards
- Professional accountability in care delivery
What You Will Learn
Participants will develop essential competencies in:
- Understanding different types of medications
- Safe medication handling and assistance procedures
- Medication routes (oral, topical, inhalation, eye/ear drops, etc.)
- Common side effects and adverse reactions
- Infection prevention during medication assistance
- Documentation and reporting procedures
- Client rights and informed consent
- Legal and ethical responsibilities of PSWs
- Error prevention and incident reporting
Ready to begin your healthcare career?
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