This course presents the basics of assisting with the self-administration of medications for unlicensed personnel in all post-acute care settings.
The goal of this course is to review the basics of assisting with the self-administration of medications for unlicensed personnel in all post-acute settings.
This course presents the basics of assisting with the self-administration of medications for unlicensed personnel in all post-acute care settings.
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
This course is approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services - Group Care Licensure Section (NC-DHHS)
Program Sponsor ID #032316;
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2437888
Outline:
Assisting with Self-Administration of Medications: The Basics
Section 1: Introduction
Page Header
Section 2: Administration Versus Self-Administration
Meet Pete
Assisting vs. Administering
Medication Rights
Know Your Scope of Practice
Delegation Guidelines
The Responsibilities of Unlicensed Personnel
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Basic Medication Terminology
Brand Name Versus Generic Name
Dosage
Route
Other Abbreviations
A Brief Word About Abbreviations
Review
Indications and Contraindications
Adverse Reactions
What Should You Do?
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Common Medications
Classes of Medications
Analgesic Medications
Anti-Infective Medications
Anticoagulant Medications
Psychotropic Medications
Anticonvulsant Medications
Cardiovascular Medications
Diuretic Medications
Antidiabetic Medications
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She has worked as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field. She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice.
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