Assisting with Medication Delivery (ASMD) for Health Care Aides
For information: 780-644-6361 or email
Program Overview
If you are a Health Care Aide or unlicensed health care provider, you will find this course very helpful. The ASMD course will prepare you to safely and effectively assist with medications under the supervision of a health care professional. Gain the following skills and knowledge:
- Roles and responsibilities of the Health Care Aide
- Client focus and observation
- Medication delivery knowledge and skills
- Responsible reporting and accurate documentation
- Special considerations for specific disease conditions
- Infection control principles for medication delivery
Delivery Method
This course is delivered through a combination of:
- Self-paced, online study and practicum
- Workshops and practicum
A practicum is a demonstration of your new skills under the guidance of a health care professional in your own workplace.
Course Outline
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Hours |
Credits |
| ASMD 1000 |
Assisting with Medication Delivery (ASMD) for Health Care Aides |
30 |
2.0 |
Last updated:
April 28, 2011
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