Align Learning Solutions
Pharmacology in the Administration of Medication for Nurses
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Short course
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3 Hours
Online
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Course overview
This course provides nurses with foundational and applied knowledge of pharmacology to ensure the safe, effective, and ethical administration of medications. It focuses on understanding how drugs work, their therapeutic uses, potential side effects, and the nurse’s role in preventing medication errors.
The course integrates theoretical principles with clinical practice, enabling nurses to apply pharmacological knowledge in real-world healthcare settings while adhering to professional and legal standards.
Who is this course for?
Nurses that are responsible for the administration of medication to patients
Required qualification
Registered/Professional and Enrolled Nurses
Course level
Beginner
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Why choose this course?
Master the critical integration of pharmacology and daily medication administration to ensure flawless patient safety.
- Comprehensive Pharmacology: Covers foundational drug manufacturing alongside the precise phases and principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
- Clinical Risk Mitigation: Learn to confidently navigate the therapeutic index, drug toxicity, and adverse effects to prevent critical medication errors.
- Rationale-Driven Safety: Integrates clinical safety principles directly with pharmacological theory, ensuring you understand the exact rationale behind every procedure.
About the academic institution
Align Learning Solutions is a dedicated medical training centre that empowers nursing professionals through comprehensive, SANC-aligned Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training. Established to meet the growing demand for practical, on-the-ground workplace support, the institution bridges the critical gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world clinical practice.
Through expert-facilitated workshops, hands-on mentorship, and workplace-based guidance, Align Learning Solutions equips healthcare workers with the clinical competence, confidence, and professionalism required to deliver safe, compassionate, and exceptional patient care.
Through expert-facilitated workshops, hands-on mentorship, and workplace-based guidance, Align Learning Solutions equips healthcare workers with the clinical competence, confidence, and professionalism required to deliver safe, compassionate, and exceptional patient care.
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Michelle Brown is an accomplished healthcare professional, nursing educator, and clinical manager with over 20 years of experience in nursing practice and education. She earned a Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.Cur) from Stellenbosch University, graduating with distinctions in various nursing fields. As a Registered Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), she has extensive clinical experience in maternity, psychiatric, and community nursing, focusing much of her career on midwifery.
Michelle completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education, enabling her transition into nursing education as a Clinical Facilitator, Training Officer, and Nursing Lecturer. She has developed skills in curriculum and programme design,
assessment, and quality assurance. She furthered her leadership skills with a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Management, progressing into senior management roles overseeing training and development departments.
Michelle became a SANC Registered Assessor and a Moderator, strengthening her expertise in learner assessment and quality assurance. She currently serves as a Clinical Manager at SD Group Holdings, utilising her extensive experience to manage clinical operations and staff development. Her dedication to advancing nursing practice and fostering professional development has made her a respected leader in nursing and healthcare education.
Michelle completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Education, enabling her transition into nursing education as a Clinical Facilitator, Training Officer, and Nursing Lecturer. She has developed skills in curriculum and programme design,
assessment, and quality assurance. She furthered her leadership skills with a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Management, progressing into senior management roles overseeing training and development departments.
Michelle became a SANC Registered Assessor and a Moderator, strengthening her expertise in learner assessment and quality assurance. She currently serves as a Clinical Manager at SD Group Holdings, utilising her extensive experience to manage clinical operations and staff development. Her dedication to advancing nursing practice and fostering professional development has made her a respected leader in nursing and healthcare education.
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