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Medication Aide Refresher 2024

Healthcare Training Solutions Inc, authorized in the state of Virginia, presently offers this course online in response to the pandemic. Our open enrollment format allows you to independently enroll and work at your own pace. A Certificate of Completion will be mailed to you upon completion of course.

Keep your certifications current as your service continues to be in high demand.

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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