Medication Assistance, Palliative Care & International Career Pathway

Learning outcomes

• Assist with medications safely
• Provide end-of-life comfort
• Prepare for the international job market

Topics covered

1. Medication forms, routes and the 5 rights + 3 checks
2. Drug classifications and side effects
3. HCA role: assist, remind, observe, document, never administer independently
4. MAR chart reading, abbreviations, storage and controlled drugs
5. Common medication mistakes
6. Palliative and end-of-life care, last offices, grief support
7. International pathway: Canada, UK and USA, recruitment agencies, avoiding scams, IELTS tips, résumé and interview preparation
8. Job placement and alumni network

Practical work

Reading a MAR, assisting with inhaler and eye drops, last offices procedure, résumé workshop, mock interview, applying to 3 international agencies live