This course is designed to teach the safe administration of medication in facilities licensed by Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS). Course consist of 32 clock hours of didactic training. Certificate issued upon completion.
It is recommended that facilities orient Medication Aides to protocols and documentation practices specific to their organization to enhance the effectiveness of the Medication Aide.
Course Instructor
INTRODUCTION
Course Instruction
Code of Virginia Drug Control Act
Course Objectives
Course Content – Task List
DUTY AREA # 1 PREPARING TO FUNCTION AS A MEDICATION AIDE
Client’s Rights & Responsibilities
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Permitted & Prohibited Practices
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Recognizing Emergencies
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Classes of Medication
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Medical Terminology and Abbreviations
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Psychotropic Medications
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DUTY AREA # 2 MAINTAINING ASEPTIC CONDITIONS
Standard Precautions
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Handwashing Techniques
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Cleaning, Disinfecting & Disposing of Infectious Waste
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Precautions Against Airborne Infections
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DUTY AREA # 3 FACILITATING CLIENT’S SELF ADMINISTRATION / ASSISTING WITH MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
The 5 Rights of Medication Administration
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Chemical Restraint
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Assessing Vital Signs
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Storing Controlled Substances
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Medication Packaging/Storage/Disposal
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General Rules When Preparing to Administer Medication
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Preparing to Administer Oral Medications
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Medication Administration Record (MAR)
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DUTY AREA # 4 ASSISTING CLIENT WITH SELF-ADMINISTRATION OF PREPARED INSTILLATIONS & TREATMENTS
Methods of Instillations & Treatments
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Purpose and Affects of Medications
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Therapeutic Level
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Blood Testing
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DUTY AREA # 5 ASSISTING THE DIABETIC CLIENT / PREPARING & INJECTING INSULIN
What is Diabetes Mellitus?
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Role & Administration of Insulin
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Diabetes Management
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Signs of Hypoglycemia & Hyperglycemia
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CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION
Issuance of Certificate