Managing Medications in ALFs: Helping with Self-Administration

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-MMALF

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Identify at least two differences between medication administration and assistance with self-administration of medication.
Discuss the roles and duties of medication aides in assisting with the self-administration of medications.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Assisting with Self-Administration

Basic Requirements

Assisting with Medications

Going Beyond Assisting

Your Role

Your Duties

Know Your Scope of Practice

Review

Summary

Section 3: The Five Rights of Medication Assistance

The Five Rights

About the Five Rights

Taking Medications with Meals

Medication Precautions

Review

Summary

Section 4: Handling Medications Safely

Before You Begin

Pills, Tablets, and Capsules

Liquid Medications

Breaking Tablets and Opening Capsules

Crushing Medications

Nasal Drops and Sprays

Ear Drops

Eye Drops and Ointment

Transdermal Medication

Topical Medications

Inhalers

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN

The content for this course was revised by Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN. 
Kathleen has over 38 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, critical care, acute care, occupational health, and education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.