Medications need to be safe and effective. Administration of medications requires understanding how the medication is entering your body, when it needs to be administered, possible side effects, and toxicity. Training also includes proper storage, handling, and disposal of medications. The students are trained to know how medications move through the body, what the effect of the medication is, and what adverse effects may occur.

Physical Therapist Assistants are specially trained health care professionals who contribute to the welfare of patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. While under this supervision, physical therapist assistants assist with pain relieving modalities and therapeutic exercise and assist in the daily assessment of a patient’s progress.

A pharmacy assistant is an important member of the healthcare community whose job description focuses on assisting pharmacists in preparation of medication, taking orders, stocking, customer service and administrative roles.

Under the direction of the Food Service Operations coordinator the FSW performs a variety of semi-skilled kitchen/cafeteria related duties as assigned according to level of proficiency and departmental need and in compliance with the policies and procedures of the Dietary Department.

Personal support worker duties vary depending on the facility and title, though they can include general housekeeping, personal hygiene assistance, bedside care, dispersion of medication, and transportation.