Healthcare Training Solutions, Inc. | Hampton Roads Virginia

Online Classes Now Available

Providing Exceptional Healthcare Training

Medication Aide Refresher 2024

Welcome

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.

  1. Read WELCOME Section
  2. “Mark Complete” Welcome Section
  • INTRODUCTION
    • Course Objectives
  • 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