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Medication Aide Refresher

Purpose of Course

All Medication Aides are required by the Virginia Board of Nursing to complete a 4 hour Refresher Course annually. This course is based on the guidelines as set forth by the Department of Social Services and approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing. Healthcare Training Solutions Inc is an approved program. A certificate, good for 1 year, will be available upon successful completion of course. 

  • INTRODUCTION
    • Course Objectives
  • FUNCTIONING AS A MEDICATION AIDE
    • Patient’s Rights & Responsibilities
    • Handling Emergencies
    • Permitted & Prohibited Practices
  • INFECTION CONTROL
    • Handwashing  Techniques
    • Cleaning, Disinfecting & Disposing of Infectious Waste
  • FACILITATING MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
    • Classes of Medication
    • The 5 Rights of Medication Administration
    • Controlled Substances
    • Chemical Restraint
    • Assessing Vital Signs
  • ASSISTING CLIENT WITH ADMINISTRATION OF ORAL MEDICATIONS
    • Steps in Giving Oral Medication
    • Documenting on the MAR
  • The ASSISTING CLIENT WITH ADMINISTRATION OF INSTILLATIONS & TREATMENTS
    • Steps in Giving Rectal & Vaginal Medications 
    • Steps in Applying Topical & Inhalation Medications
  • ASSISTING THE DIABETIC CLIENT
    • Understanding Diabetes
    • Signs of Hypoglycemia & Hyperglycemia & Interventions
    • Diabetes & Skin Care
    • Insulin Administration
    • Steps in Giving Eye & Ear Medications
  • CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
    • Issuance of Certificate