32-Hour Medication Aide Training
Ready made hybrid course to prepare your students for Medication Aide certification.
Available For:
VA
Course Overview
Help your students prepare for Medication Aide certification. This course provides the environment, digital curriculum, and content necessary for your students to begin training as Medication Aides.
Skills that students will learn include the administration of different treatments, pharmacology, understanding and promoting patients' rights, and much more. The integration of the skills and knowledge they will obtain in this online environment under the supervision of a primary instructor (PI) and the practical skills
they will learn in your class will prepare them for a rewarding career as a
Medication Aide professional.
What's Included
5
Expertly crafted modules
5
Activities
38
Content Engagements
14
Quizzes and Tests
10
Discussions
Course Detail
Module 2 - Maintaining Aseptic Conditions
Students will learn how to recognize and report signs and symptoms of infection quickly, and identify behaviors that prevent the spread of infection.
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Implementing Standard Precautions -
Cleaning and Disinfecting Storage Area, Cart, etc. -
Disposing of Infectious Waste According to Virginia State Law
Module 3 - Facilitating Resident's Self Administration or Assisting with Medical Administration
Students will learn the processes that must be mastered to effectively manage a viable medication administration program.
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Reviewing Admission Records and Doctor's Orders -
Maintaining Residents' Medical According to Designated Policy -
Preparing MAR and Other Medication Forms -
Facilitating Residents' Awareness of Medication Purposes and Effects -
Assisting Residents in Interpreting Prescription Labels -
Demonstrating the Five Rights of Medication Administration -
Following Proper Procedure for Pouring/Preparing Medications -
Measuring and Recording Vital Signs and Assisting Residents in Decision Making -
Assisting Residents in Administering Oral Medications and Documenting Medication Administration -
Report and Document a Resident's Refusal to Take Medication -
Documenting Medication Errors -
Storing and Securing All Medication -
Maintaining an Inventory of Medication -
Disposing of Medications
Module 4 - Assisting Residents with Self-Administration of Prepared Instillations and Treatments
Students will learn about administering medications by various routes, including inhalation therapy and the administration of epinephrine in emergency situations.
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Assisting the Resident in Administering the Following: -
Eye drops and Ointments -
Ear Drops -
Nasal Drops and Sprays -
Topical Preparations -
Compresses and Dressings -
Vaginal and Rectal Products -
Soaks and Sitz Baths -
Inhalation Products -
Oral Hygiene Products -
Transdermal Patches -
Medications by way of Nebulizer -
Administration of Epi-pen® Injection
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Module 5 - Assisting Diabetic Residents - Preparing an Insulin Injection
Students will learn about the different types of diabetes, the complications related to diabetes, and the types of insulin. Instruction is also provided on how to perform finger-sticking for glucose monitoring and how to administer insulin by injection.
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Understanding the Basic Facts about Diabetes -
Activities Involved in the Management of Diabetes -
Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia -
Monitoring Blood-Glucose -
Administering Insulin Injections
Module 1 - Preparing to Function Effectively as a Medication Aide
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Understanding the Implications of Resident's Rights -
Recognizing Emergencies and Other Conditions -
Identifying Medical Terminology and Abbreviations -
Identifying Classes of Medication -
Assisting with the Administration of Psychotropic Medications
Orientation Module
A customizable overview module that introduces the class to the course. This module includes and details the following:
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Class Syllabus -
The NEO Learning Management System -
Discussion Posts -
Recommended Ways of Communicating and Netiquette -
How to create a reflection journal, aka a 'Dream book' -
Course Requirements
Additional Course Details
Course Availability
This course currently is offered in Virginia only.
Course Design
This course is designed to be an online hybrid course. Meaning that in the states of Virginia, the online curriculum alone cannot be a full replacement for a practical course component. Training centers and schools will need a practical component in addition to this digital curriculum offering.
Recommended Required Materials
Readings and activities for the course are in different formats such as online articles, PDF's, videos as well as readings. All of which is embedded in this course. A textbook is not required for this course.
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