VNSG 1227 - Essentials of Medication Administration

CIP Code 513901

2 Course Credits

General principles of medication administration including determination of dosage, preparation, safe administration, and documentation of multiple forms of drugs. Instruction includes various systems of measurement. End-of-Course Outcomes: The student will demonstrate accurate dosage calculation; demonstrate safe medication administration and accurately document medication administration.

1 Lecture Hours Per Week
2 Lab Hours Per Week
48 Contact Hours

Instructional Methods: LEC, LAB

Registration Restrictions: Restricted to Vocational Nursing students

Co-requisites: VNSG 1160 required concurrent
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) course