Medication Administation
Chapter 1: Introduction to Medication Aide Training
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The Medication Aide in Healthcare Settings
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Describe the medication aide's role.
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Discuss professionalism and list examples of professional behavior.
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Discuss the facility chain of command regarding medication administration.
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Discuss communication, team building, and interpersonal relationships.
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Explain policy and procedure manuals
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Chapter 2: Legal and Ethical Considerations
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Describe legal and ethical behavior for medication aides.
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Discuss how state laws affect the role of medication aides.
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Explain tasks that cannot be delegated to medication aides.
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Discuss the medication aide's role in delegated tasks.
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Explain Residents' Rights and describe person-centered care.
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Discuss HIPAA, abuse and neglect, and other legal issues.
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Explain laws related to controlled substances.
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Chapter 3: Medication Basics
Chapter 4: Medication Orders and Documentation
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Describe the different ways medications can be ordered.
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List the elements of a complete medication order.
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Explain documentation of medication administration.
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Explain the controlled substances medications log.
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Describe how to observe and report accurately.
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Discuss how to resolve questions about medication orders.
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Chapter 5: Medication Dosage
Chapter 6: Medication Side Effects, Reactions, and Interactions
Chapter 7: Medication Safety
Chapter 8: Preparation and Administration of Medication
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Describe systems for packaging and distributing medications.
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Discuss how to prevent infection while administering medications
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Discuss special considerations when administering medications
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List steps to follow and safety checks to perform when setting up medications
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Discuss procedures for medication administration by route
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Review documentation of medication administration
Chapter 9: Preventing and Responding to Medication Errors
Chapter 10: The Integumentary System and Common Medication
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Describe the integumentary system
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Discuss common medications used to treat wounds and skin infections
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Discuss common medications used to treat dermatitis and psoriasis
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Discuss common medications used to treat fungal infections, pediculosis, and scabies
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Describe burns and sunburn and response to the coditions
Chapter 11: The Musculoskeletal System and Common Medications
Chapter 12: The Nervous System and Common Medications
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Describe the nervous system
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Discuss common medications used to treat cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) and epilepsy
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Discuss common medications used to treat multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkison's disease, and Alzheimer's disease
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Discuss common medications used to treat pain and fatigue
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Discuss common medications used to treat mental health disorders
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Discuss common medications used to treat conditions of the sense organs
Chapter 13: The Circulatory System and Common Medications
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Describe the structure and function of the circulatory system
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Discuss common medications used to treat hypertension
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Discuss common medications used to treat coronary artery disease and related conditions
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Discuss common medications used to treat heart failure and dysrhythmia
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Discuss common medications used to treat conditions related to the blood
Chapter 14: The Respiratory System and Common Medications
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Describe the structure and function of the respiratory system
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Discuss common medications used to treat rhinitis, sinusitis, and asthma
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Discuss common medications used to treat influenza, bronchitis, and pneumonia
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Discuss common medications used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Discuss common medications used to treat pleurisy, atelectasis, and pulmonary embolism.
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Discuss common medications used to treat tuberculosis.
Chapter 15: The Urinary System and Common Medications
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Describe the structure and function of the urinary system.
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Discuss common medications used to treat urinary incontinence.
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Discuss common medications used to treat urinary retention and urinary obstruction.
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Discuss common medications used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI).
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Discuss common medications used to treat renal failure and fluid imbalance.
Chapter 16: The Gastrointestinal System and Common Medications
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Describe the structure and function of the gastrointestinal system.
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Discuss common medications used to treat stomatitis and ulcerative gingivitis.
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Discuss common medications to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and gastritis.
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Discuss common medications used to treat nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and gastroenteritis.
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Discuss common medications used to treat constipation and hemorrhoids.
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Discuss common medications used to treat conditions affecting the bowels.
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Discuss common medications used to treat conditions affecting the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
Chapter 17: The Endocrine System and Common Medications
Chapter 18: The Reproductive System and Common Medications
Chapter 19: The Immune and Lymphatic System and Common Medications
Training Videos
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Passing medications using EMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record)
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Passing medications using Quick MAR video
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Rights of Medication Administration Video
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Assessing Vital Signs: Pulse, Respiratory Rate, Blood Pressure, Temperature, Oxygen, Pain
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Oxygen Therapy Training
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Proper Glove Removal
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Hand Hygiene
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Administration of Eye Drops
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Administration of Ear Drops
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Administration of Nasal Spray
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Administration of medications by buccal route
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Administration of medications by sublingual route
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Use of an oxygen tank
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Use of home oxygen concentrator
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Administration by nebulizer
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Administration by diskus inhaler
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Administration by metered-dose inhaler with and without a spacer
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Topical Medication Administration
Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation of Property
Final Exam and Certification
