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Medication Endorsement for Division 2 Nurses (HLTEN507A, HLTAP501A)

From 1 July 2010 endorsement for medication administration for the Division 2 enrolled nurse no longer applies under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009). Enrolled nurses who have not completed the medication administration course have a “Notation” on their registration stating 'Does not hold Board approved qualifications in administration of medicines’. As of 1 July 2010 the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia approved the medication units of competence HLTAP501A and HLTEN507A as the two units of competence in Victoria that will remove the “notation” from the enrolled nurses registration to allow for administration medications.

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 (Next Session Date: Monday 5 July 2010. Commencing at 4.00 pm)
• 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

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
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
20, 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