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Medication Aide Refresher 2025

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 issued upon successful completion of course. 

  1. Review PURPOSE OF COURSE
  2. “Mark Complete” this Section before going to Next Lesson
  • INTRODUCTION
    • Course Objectives
    • Issuance of Certificate
  • 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 ORAL MEDICATIONS
    • Steps in Giving Medication
    • Documenting on the MAR
  • 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 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