Overview
Medication management is a critical responsibility in healthcare that directly impacts patient safety and treatment outcomes. This course is designed to strengthen the knowledge and practical skills required for safe medication preparation, calculation, administration, and monitoring across different patient populations. Through a structured series of skill-based videos developed at the Advance Technology Centre (ATC), Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC), learners will gain step-by-step understanding of drug calculation for adults and pediatric patients, routes of drug administration, high-risk medication handling, fluid and infusion techniques, and IV cannulation practices. The course emphasizes accuracy, infection control, standard clinical protocols, and prevention of medication errors. It is ideal for learners seeking to build foundational competencies as well as healthcare professionals looking to refresh and standardize their medication administration skills in line with best clinical practices.
What You'll Gain
Understand principles of safe medication management
Perform accurate drug calculations for adult and pediatric patients
Identify and manage high-risk medications safely
Demonstrate correct IV cannulation and infusion techniques
Apply infection control and patient safety measures during medication administration
Reduce medication errors through standardized practices
Special Features
Skill-based procedural videos developed in a clinical simulation environment
Step-by-step demonstrations with practical tips
Focus on real-world clinical scenarios
Suitable for self-paced learning and revision
Can be used for LMS learning, skill labs, and exam preparation
Supports OSCE and practical assessment readiness
Course Eligibility: Undergraduate
Course Sub Eligibility: Healthcare students, nursing staff and allied healthcare professionals
Description
This course provides practical, video-based training on essential medication management skills, including drug calculations, routes of administration, IV therapy, adult and pediatric cannulation and high-risk medication safety. It focuses on accuracy, patient safety, and adherence to standard clinical protocols, making it suitable for healthcare students and professionals involved in medication administration. For hands-on/practical trainings, please contact elearning@healthcare-ssc.in or call 9266617232
Curriculum
Overview of medication management
Principles of safe medication administration
Common medication errors and prevention strategies
Oral, parenteral, and topical routes
Indications and precautions for each route
Nursing responsibilities during administration
Adult drug calculation methods
Pediatric drug calculation based on weight and age
Importance of double-checking and dose accuracy
Identification of high-risk medications
Safe handling and administration
Monitoring for adverse effects
Fluid and infusion setup
Flow rate calculation
Monitoring IV therapy and identifying complications
IV cannula selection across age groups
Adult IV cannulation procedure
Pediatric IV cannulation considerations
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Frequently
Asked Questions
Healthcare students, nursing staff, allied healthcare professionals, and skill learners involved in medication administration.
Basic knowledge of healthcare practices is recommended, but beginners can also enroll.
Yes, learners can complete the course at their own pace.
Yes, a certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course and assessments.
Yes, the course is designed to support skill demonstration and practical readiness.