ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION: ADMINISTERING SKIN/TOPICAL MEDICATIONS

Course overview

Topical medications are those that are applied directly to the surface of the skin or to the mucous membranes in order to produce a local or systemic effect. These include creams, gels, oils, lotions, sprays, ointments, and patches. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of how to administer topical medications, and to aid in caring for the patient who requires topical medications. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.