Medication Endorsement for Division 2 Nurses (HLTEN507A, HLTAP501A)
Entry Criteria
• Attendance at a Mayfield Education information session
• All participants must hold current registration as a Registered 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
• 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
Intake 1: Commencing 9 March 2010
9, 16, 23, 30 March; 6, 13, 20, 27 April; 4, 11, 18, 25
May; 1, 8, 15 June; 13 July 2010
Intake 2: Commencing 20 July 2010
10, 27 July; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August; 7, 14, 21, 28 September; 5, 12, 19, 26 October, 7 December 2010
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
$2,195
Additional costs:
Mayfield Education literacy and numeracy test $25;
Uniform $25;
Books approx. $250;
Anatomy and Physiology Self Learning Package $25 (if applicable).
Nursing Calculations CD $30.45
Closing Date:
Intake 1: 29 January 2010
Intake 2: 11 June 2010
Location
Caulfield campus
