This publication is one of the courses from the Practical Nursing series of competency-based training programs designed to coordinate the job related experience and knowledge needed by personnel working in a practical nursing position. The course includes five units. Each unit includes some or all of the following components: objective sheet, suggested activities, transparency masters, handouts, information sheet, supplements, activity sheets, assignment sheets, and test. The unit components focus on measurable and observable learning outcomes. The five units are designed to enable students to: (1) calculate medication dosage; (2) document medications; (3) identify classification and effects of medication; (4) administer medications; and (5) assist with intravenous therapy. (CML)