Course description
This course is designed to provide the participant with the knowledge and principles of administering intravenous drugs through a variety of infusion techniques and managing patient controlled analgesia. The principles of compatibility, preparation, administration and responsibilities in administering intravenous drugs including patient controlled analgesia will be discussed. A focus will be placed on nursing assessment, patient and device monitoring, mathematical calculations, and client/family teaching.
Course details
Hours:
24
Credits:
2
Prerequisites:
None
Corequisites:
None
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course?
Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Start Date
Day/Time
Delivery
Campus
Cost
Availability
Start Date:
Apr. 5, 2021
Day/Time:
–
Delivery:
Fully Online – eConestoga
Campus:
Doon (Kitchener)
Cost:
$212.76
End date:
Jun. 20, 2021
Hours:
24
Credits:
2
Prerequisites:
None
Corequisites:
None
Equivalent to:
None
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Spring 2021 registration opens February 1, 2021. Fall 2021 registration opens July 5, 2021.