Medication Aide Refresher 2024

INTRODUCTION

Welcome

Course Objectives

Purpose of Course

FUNCTIONING AS A MEDICATION AIDE

Patient’s Rights & Responsibilities

Handling Emergencies

Permitted & Prohibited Practices

INFECTION CONTROL

Cleaning, Disinfecting & Disposing of Infectious Waste

Airborne Infections

FACILITATING MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

Classes of Medication

The 5 Rights of Medication Administration

Controlled Substances

Chemical Restraint

Assessing Vital Signs

ASSISTING CLIENT WITH ADMINISTRATION OF INSTILLATIONS & TREATMENTS

Steps in Applying Topical & Inhalation Medications

Steps in Giving Eye & Ear Medications

Steps in Giving Rectal & Vaginal Medications

ASSISTING CLIENT WITH ADMINISTRATION OF ORAL MEDICATIONS

Steps in Giving Medication

Documenting on the MAR

ASSISTING THE DIABETIC CLIENT

Understanding Diabetes Mellitus

Blood Glucose Monitoring

Signs of Hypoglycemia & Hyperglycemia & Interventions

Diabetes & Skin Care

Insulin Administration

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Issuance of Certificate

This is a Refresher Course in medication management for Medication Aides currently authorized under the Drug Control Act in facilities licensed by Department of Social Services and Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services. Course consist of 4 clock hours of didactic training. Certificate mailed upon course completion.

One Time Payment

$125.00 12 months of access

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