Assisting with Self-Administration of Medications: Procedure
The purpose of this course is to provide unlicensed personnel working in all post-acute care settings with knowledge of the procedure to assist people with the self-administration of their medications. The goal of this course is to provide unlicensed personnel working in all post-acute care settings with knowledge of the procedure to assist people with the self-administration of their medications.
The purpose of this course is to provide unlicensed personnel working in all post-acute care settings with knowledge of the procedure to assist people with the self-administration of their medications. The goal of this course is to provide unlicensed personnel working in all post-acute care settings with knowledge of the procedure to assist people with the self-administration of their medications.
California Department of Public Health (CNA)
Relias, LLC is an approved provider of continuing education by the California Department of Public Health, Provider # NAC7001.
The certificate must be retained by the licensee for a period of four (4) years after the course is completed.
This learning activity meets the definition of *** ONLINE *** CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
California Department of Social Services Adult Residential Facilities
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of Adult Residential Facilities.
Vendor/Provider # : 2000224-735-2
Approval # 224-0143-37217
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.0000 contact hours.
California Department of Social Services Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly
Relias, LLC is approved by the California Department of Social Services as a Continuing Education Training Program Vendor to provide Continuing Education training courses to administrators of residential care facilities for the elderly.
Vendor/Provider # 2000224-740-2;
Approval # 224-0146-37212.
This activity is approved by the California Department of Social Services for 1.0000 contact hours.
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services
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.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)
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: CO2337680
Recall the guidelines for assisting with the self-administration of different types of medications.
Identify the procedure for assisting with the self-administration of medications for the eyes, ears, and nose.
Select the procedure for assisting with the self-administration of oral, topical, transdermal, and inhaled medications.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
Before You Begin
Other Points to Consider
After You Assist
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Oral Medications
Procedure for Tablets and Capsules
Crushing Medications
Liquid Medications
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Medications for the Eye, Ear, and Nose
Eye Drops and Ointment
Ear Drops
Nasal Drops and Sprays
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Inhaled Medications
Basic Guidelines
Metered Dose Inhaler
Dry Powder Inhaler
Nebulizer
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Topical and Transdermal Medications
Topical Medications
Transdermal Medications
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN
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.
The target audience for this course is: General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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.
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