
This course reviews the difference between medication administration and assisting with self-administration of medication, as well as the goals, roles, and responsibilities of unlicensed personnel in medication assistance.
This course will explore:
- Basic terminology associated with medication use;
- Safe storage, handling, and disposal of medications;
- Comprehensive understanding of and compliance with medication instructions on a prescription label, a healthcare practitioner’s order, and proper completion of medication observation record (MOR) form;
- The medical indications and purposes for commonly used medications, their common side effects, and symptoms of adverse reactions;
- The proper administration of oral, transdermal, ophthalmic, otic, rectal, inhaled, or topical medications;
- Safety and sanitation practices while administering medication;
- Medication administration documentation and record-keeping requirements;
- Medical errors and medical error reporting;
- Determinations of need for medication administration assistance and informed consent requirements;
- Procedural arrangements for individuals who require medication offsite; and Validation requirements.
This course will award 3 continuing education credits. Please see below for board approvals.
Author: Deb Loughman, RN and Leesa Robertson, M.Ed., CAP, LMHC
Relevance: This course is designed for masters level counselors, addiction professions, and behavioral technicians who have direct client contact with clients and may be in the role to observe the client/patient taking their medications.
Course ID: 20-758033
Course Provider Number: 50-204
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