Certificate in Medication Administration for Health Care Assistants
Introduction
Certificate in Medication Administration for Health Care Assistants is a program taught at Douglas College, Canada. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Two months from the start date to complete the theory course) options.
The Certificate in Medication Administration for Health Care Assistants in Assisted Living is designed for new Health Care Assistants, or those who want to refresh their medication administration skills. Douglas College says the two-course program lets you review medication administration theory and practice skills in a lab setting.
Douglas College structures the certificate as two courses: Medication Theory for HCAs, CACC 200, followed by Medication Lab Practice for HCAs, CACC 210. Douglas College states that completing the full program prepares you to safely administer medications in the Assisted Living setting under the supervision of a nurse.
Modules
- Medication Theory for HCAs, CACC 200
- Medication Lab Practice for HCAs, CACC 210
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Certificate in Medication Administration for Health Care Assistants at Douglas College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Douglas College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Douglas College as pre-requiste for admission in Certificate in Medication Administration for Health Care Assistants.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
- Proof of completion of English 12 with a minimum grade of “C” or proof of equivalent as outlined in detail here: https://www.douglascollege.ca/programs-courses/general-information/admissions;
- To apply, please visit the Medication Theory for HCA's link above and follow the instructions.
Courses Units
Scholarships
51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.