CNA Medication Aide Training
40 hour course
$450.00
Master the essential skills and knowledge to become a qualified Medication Aide with our comprehensive course on Safe Medication Administration. This program provides in-depth training on medication administration techniques, legal and documentation requirements, infection control practices, and professional responsibilities. Equip yourself with the competencies needed to administer medications safely and effectively, ensuring the well-being of your residents.
This comprehensive course is designed for aspiring and practicing Medication Aides who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in safe medication administration. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including:
Course Details
Course Details
Price: $450.00
Location: Lake City, FL
Online Duration: 24 Hours
Clinical Duration: 16 Hours
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Your employer must agree to your 16 hours of clinical practice giving medication.
Course Curriculum
- Medication Administration Techniques: Learn the proper methods for administering medications via various routes, including oral, rectal, inhaled, enteral, topical, and insulin injections using prefilled syringes or pens.
- Legal Responsibilities and Scope of Practice: Understand the legal framework governing Medication Aides, including tasks you are permitted and not permitted to perform, to ensure compliance and resident safety.
- Accurate Documentation: Master the art of precise documentation using Medication Administration Records (MAR), including handling PRN medications and time-limited orders.
- Infection Control Practices: Implement effective infection prevention strategies during medication administration, including proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and disposal of biohazardous waste.
- Understanding Medications: Gain insights into common medications, their indications, side effects, and potential adverse reactions, and learn how to monitor residents for these effects.
- Professional Ethics and Boundaries: Uphold professional ethics by respecting resident rights, ensuring privacy and confidentiality, and establishing appropriate professional boundaries.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply the Seven Rights of Medication Administration:
● Ensure safe delivery of medications by consistently verifying the right resident, medication, dose, time, route, reason, and documentation. - Demonstrate Proper Medication Administration Techniques:
● Competently administer medications via oral, rectal, inhaled, enteral, topical routes, and insulin injections using prefilled syringes or pens. - Understand Legal Responsibilities and Scope of Practice:
● Adhere to legal requirements, recognizing tasks that are within and beyond your scope to protect yourself and your residents. - Accurately Document Medication Administration:
● Effectively use Medication Administration Records (MAR) to document all medications administered, including PRNs and time-limited orders. - Implement Infection Control Practices:
● Apply standard precautions and proper hygiene techniques to prevent the spread of infections during medication administration.
- Recognize and Manage Medication Effects:
● Identify common medications, understand their uses, monitor for side effects and adverse reactions, and respond appropriately. - Maintain Professional Ethics and Boundaries:
● Respect resident rights, ensure privacy and confidentiality, and establish appropriate professional relationships.
- Respond to Emergencies and Medication Errors:
● Know the steps to take in case of medication errors or adverse reactions, including reporting protocols and immediate interventions.
Equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence to excel as a Medication Aide. Join us today and make a meaningful impact on your residents' lives!