Medication Management for ALFs: Assisting with Self- Administration

Hours: 1.00
# Course Code: REL-PAC-0-MMALFASA

Part Three of this Medication Management course series covers the process of assisting residents with taking their medications. You will learn about the differences between medication administration and assisting with self-administration of medication, the roles and responsibilities of unlicensed professionals in assisting with self-administration of medications, and the Five Rights of medication assistance. This course also presents step-by-step guidance for assisting with both oral and topical medications and best practices.
The content in this course is applicable to medication aides in assisted living facilities.

Course Description

Part Three of this Medication Management course series covers the process of assisting residents with taking their medications. You will learn about the differences between medication administration and assisting with self-administration of medication, the roles and responsibilities of unlicensed professionals in assisting with self-administration of medications, and the Five Rights of medication assistance. This course also presents step-by-step guidance for assisting with both oral and topical medications and best practices.
The content in this course is applicable to medication aides in assisted living facilities.

Certificates

Certificates provided by accrediting body (2 Match)

Florida Assisted Living - General Training

1.0 HOURS

59A-36.011 Staff Training Requirements. Location: Online

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services

1.0 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.

Course Details

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-MMALFASA

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 9/30/2023

Learning Objectives:
Identify at least two differences between medication administration and assisting with self-administration of medication.
Describe at least two roles and responsibilities of unlicensed professionals in assisting with self-administration of medications.
List the Five Rights of medication assistance.
Explain how to provide assistance with oral dosage forms of medications.
Explain how to measure liquids, break scored tablets, and crush tablets.
Explain how to provide assistance with topical medications, including eye drops and ointments, ear drops, nose drops and sprays, and inhalers.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Assisting with Self-Administration of Medications

Basic Requirements

Assisting vs. Administering

Assistance

What Assistance Does NOT Include

The Role of Unlicensed Personnel

The Responsibilities of Unlicensed Personnel

Know Your Scope of Practice

Review

Summary

Section 3: The Five Rights of Medication Assistance

Five Rights

Right Resident

Right Medication

Right Dosage

Right Time

Right Route

Be Safe

When to Ask for Help

Review

Summary

Section 4: Procedural Skills

Before You Begin

Additional Considerations

Pills, Tablets, and Capsules

Liquid Medications

Breaking or Crushing Pills or Tablets

Nasal Drops and Sprays

Ear Drops

Eye Drops and Ointment

Transdermal Medications (Patches)

Topical Medications

Inhalers

Best Practices

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N.

Jennifer has over 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, and her areas of expertise are critical care and home health. She is certified as an OASIS Specialist- Clinical (COS-C). She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia in 1993 and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1996. Her professional practice in education is guided by a philosophy borrowed from Florence Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing, “I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints.” Disclosure: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N. discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.

Accommodations
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Medication Management for ALFs: Assisting with Self- Administration

$ 20.0 $20.00 $20.00

Florida Assisted Living - General Training

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services

$ 20.0 $20.00

$20.00