Medication Endorsement for Enrolled Nurses (HLTEN507A, HLTAP501A)
This course equips participants with the skills and knowledge required to administer medications that leads to the removal of the notation on the NMBA register.
Entry Criteria
• Attendance at a Mayfield Education information session
• All participants must hold current registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2)
• Cited VETASSESS language language and literacy test completed in past 3 months; or
• Successful Mayfield Education Nursing test (literacy and numeracy)
• Nurses initially registered prior to 2003 need to complete a Mayfield structured anatomy and physiology self learning package, and undertake an anatomy and physiology exam.
• Interview
Training Program
• Administer and Monitor Medications in the Work Environment (HLTEN507A)
• Analyse Health Information (HLTAP501A)
Course Content
• Extended scope of practice for Division 2 Nurses incorporating, enteral, topical, sub-cutaneous, intra muscular and IV regulation
• Principles of drug metabolism and action
• Indications and contraindications for drug usage
• Client assessment and evaluation of drug reactions
• Managing adverse reactions
• Methods of drug administration
• Safe handling and storage of drugs
• Legal and ethical issues related to medication administration
• Role of medications in health and illness
• Client education
• Client assessment
Course Benefits
On completion participants should be able to:
• Explain the role of medication in health and illness
• Explain the role of the Division 2 Nurse in the administration of medication
• Outline the legal and medical issues related to medication administration
• Explain principles of pharmaceutics and drug actions
• Explain principles of pharmacokinetics
• Identify potential risk factors in different health patterns
• Assess clients prior to and following administration of prescribed medication
• Perform calculations accurately prior to the administration of medication
• Administer prescribed medication to clients
• Undertake client education related to management of prescribed medication
Delivery
• 134 hours of theory (classroom based and self directed learning)• 76 hours of supervised practical experience. Clinical placements commence after successfully completing the drug calculations exam component of the course (10 days).
• Final exam after clinical placement]
Dates
Some intakes below may include half day sessions. Check days which will be suitable with your work schedule.
Commencing: 8 February 2012
8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 February; 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 March; 8 May 2012
Commencing: 1 March 2012
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March; 12, 19, 26 April, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 May; 7 June; 19 July 2012
Commencing: 5 July 2012
5, 19, 26 July; 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August; 6, 13, 20, 27 September; 11, 18 October; 29 November 2012
Assessment
Students are assessed against specific performance criteria for each unit of study. Workbook, clinical practicum, and written examinations.
Award
Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment
Fee
A Funded fee is available through Skills Victoria.
$909.30 plus additional costs as listed below.
Full Fee: $2,420
Additional costs:
Uniform $25;
Books approx. $250;
Anatomy and Physiology Self Learning Package $25 (if applicable).
Nursing Calculations CD $30.45
Closing Date:
Three weeks prior to course commencement. Late applications may be considered.
Location
Caulfield campus
