Medication Aide, Course #30-510-352
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Keywords
Medication, Medication Aide
Project
Bridges2Healthcare
Authors
Date Submitted
2012-02
Material Type
Reference Material
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Western Technical College
Industry Partner
Department of Labor
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 1
Additional Public Access
Abstract
Prepares experienced nursing assistants, current on the Federal Nursing Assistant Directory, to administer medications to residents of a Skilled Care Nursing Facility. The scope of the course covers the role of the Medication Assistant, legalities of medication administration, control and storage of drugs, techniques of administering drugs and record keeping. The combination lecture/discussion classes, practice labs and clinical experience also covers drug actions and impact on body systems, utilization of drug reference materials and recognition of drug side effects. Qualifies the graduate for inclusion in the State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Director as trained and approved to administer medications.
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
Occupation (SOC)
Healthcare Support Occupations (31-0000)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Educational Level
2nd Year Community College or equivalent