Principles of Medication Administration

Course overview

This comprehensive course explores the foundational principles and safe practices of medication administration, emphasizing pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and clinical decision-making. Learners will examine how medications are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted, and how these processes impact dosing, drug interactions, and patient outcomes, particularly in vulnerable populations such as pediatrics, older adults, and critically ill patients. The course also addresses essential topics, including the rights of medication administration, error prevention, IV and pediatric dose calculations, storage and disposal protocols, delegation of tasks, and patient education strategies. Designed for healthcare professionals, this training equips clinicians to confidently administer medications while upholding safety, scope of practice, and patient-centered care.