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40 Hour Medication Aide Course

Medication Administation

Medication Administration Video

Chapter 1: Introduction to Medication Aide Training

The Medication Aide in Healthcare Settings
Describe the medication aide's role.
Discuss professionalism and list examples of professional behavior.
Discuss the facility chain of command regarding medication administration.
Discuss communication, team building, and interpersonal relationships.
Explain policy and procedure manuals
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Chapter 2: Legal and Ethical Considerations

Describe legal and ethical behavior for medication aides.
Discuss how state laws affect the role of medication aides.
Explain tasks that cannot be delegated to medication aides.
Discuss the medication aide's role in delegated tasks.
Explain Residents' Rights and describe person-centered care.
Discuss HIPAA, abuse and neglect, and other legal issues.
Explain laws related to controlled substances.
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Chapter 3: Medication Basics

Define Pharmacology and related terms
Identify types of solid and semisolid medications
Identify types of liquid medications
Understanding Basic Medication Terminology
Identify common routes of medication administration
Discuss factors that may affect how the body uses medication
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Chapter 4: Medication Orders and Documentation

Describe the different ways medications can be ordered.
List the elements of a complete medication order.
Explain documentation of medication administration.
Explain the controlled substances medications log.
Describe how to observe and report accurately.
Discuss how to resolve questions about medication orders.
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Chapter 5: Medication Dosage

Discuss medication dosage conversion.
Explain the most common measurement systems for medication dosing.
Explain dosage range.
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Chapter 6: Medication Side Effects, Reactions, and Interactions

List different side effect medications can cause.
Discuss adverse reactions to medications.
Explain drug tolerance.
Describe drug interactions.

Chapter 7: Medication Safety

Explain the "rights" of medication administration.
Identify information needed about the resident and the medication prior to administration.
Explain medication contraindications.
Describe safe medication disposal.
Discuss safe medication storage.

Chapter 8: Preparation and Administration of Medication

Describe systems for packaging and distributing medications.
Discuss how to prevent infection while administering medications
Discuss special considerations when administering medications
List steps to follow and safety checks to perform when setting up medications
Discuss procedures for medication administration by route
Review documentation of medication administration

Chapter 9: Preventing and Responding to Medication Errors

Identify common causes of medication errors
Explain steps to follow when a medication error occurs
Discuss organizations involved with preventing medication errors

Chapter 10: The Integumentary System and Common Medication

Describe the integumentary system
Discuss common medications used to treat wounds and skin infections
Discuss common medications used to treat dermatitis and psoriasis
Discuss common medications used to treat fungal infections, pediculosis, and scabies
Describe burns and sunburn and response to the coditions

Chapter 11: The Musculoskeletal System and Common Medications

Describe the musculoskeletal system
Discuss common medications used to treat arthritis and gout
Describe common medications used to treat osteoporosis, osteomyelitis, and back pain
Discuss common medications used to treat strains, sprains, and fractures

Chapter 12: The Nervous System and Common Medications

Describe the nervous system
Discuss common medications used to treat cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) and epilepsy
Discuss common medications used to treat multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkison's disease, and Alzheimer's disease
Discuss common medications used to treat pain and fatigue
Discuss common medications used to treat mental health disorders
Discuss common medications used to treat conditions of the sense organs

Chapter 13: The Circulatory System and Common Medications

Describe the structure and function of the circulatory system
Discuss common medications used to treat hypertension
Discuss common medications used to treat coronary artery disease and related conditions
Discuss common medications used to treat heart failure and dysrhythmia
Discuss common medications used to treat conditions related to the blood

Chapter 14: The Respiratory System and Common Medications

Describe the structure and function of the respiratory system
Discuss common medications used to treat rhinitis, sinusitis, and asthma
Discuss common medications used to treat influenza, bronchitis, and pneumonia
Discuss common medications used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Discuss common medications used to treat pleurisy, atelectasis, and pulmonary embolism.
Discuss common medications used to treat tuberculosis.

Chapter 15: The Urinary System and Common Medications

Describe the structure and function of the urinary system.
Discuss common medications used to treat urinary incontinence.
Discuss common medications used to treat urinary retention and urinary obstruction.
Discuss common medications used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI).
Discuss common medications used to treat renal failure and fluid imbalance.

Chapter 16: The Gastrointestinal System and Common Medications

Describe the structure and function of the gastrointestinal system.
Discuss common medications used to treat stomatitis and ulcerative gingivitis.
Discuss common medications to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and gastritis.
Discuss common medications used to treat nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and gastroenteritis.
Discuss common medications used to treat constipation and hemorrhoids.
Discuss common medications used to treat conditions affecting the bowels.
Discuss common medications used to treat conditions affecting the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

Chapter 17: The Endocrine System and Common Medications

Describe the structure and function of the endocrine system.
Discuss common medications used to treat diabetes.
Discuss common medications used to treat thyroid disorders.

Chapter 18: The Reproductive System and Common Medications

Describe the reproductive system.
Discuss common medications used to treat conditions of the male reproductive system.
Discuss common medications used to treat conditions of the female reproductive system.
Discuss common medications used to treat sexually transmitted infections.

Chapter 19: The Immune and Lymphatic System and Common Medications

Describe the structure and the function of the immune and lymphatic system
Discuss common medications used to treat HIV/AIDS.
Describe common treatments for cancer.
Discuss common medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and shingles.

Training Videos

Passing medications using EMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record)
Passing medications using Quick MAR video
Rights of Medication Administration Video
Assessing Vital Signs: Pulse, Respiratory Rate, Blood Pressure, Temperature, Oxygen, Pain
Oxygen Therapy Training
Proper Glove Removal
Hand Hygiene
Administration of Eye Drops
Administration of Ear Drops
Administration of Nasal Spray
Administration of medications by buccal route
Administration of medications by sublingual route
Use of an oxygen tank
Use of home oxygen concentrator
Administration by nebulizer
Administration by diskus inhaler
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Topical Medication Administration

Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation of Property

Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation of Property
Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Training

Final Exam and Certification

Certification process and next steps

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