Medication Administration and Medication Error Prevention for FL Aides
Part 1 of this course will familiarize the learner with important components of a medication service. Information about different types of medication orders, management of controlled substances, medication labels, documentation, and medication delivery routes are discussed. Part 2 will cover common problems related to medications and ways to avoid them. Assisting with or administering drugs is an important job. You need to be prepared for some common problems that may arise. Using communication and observation and optimizing your skills in medication safety will be discussed. You may find that you have no direct duties for assisting or administering medication. However, you are a part of the healthcare team that looks out for the persons in your care. Your observations, communication, and reporting of needed information are vital. Safe medication practices are a team effort. All staff can play a vital role in achieving medication safety.
ITEM: #1637107
- 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 2.0000 contact hours.
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Course Code: REL-PAC-0-MAMERP
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify different types of medication orders
Identify the types of forms used for communication and documentation of medication services
Identify routes for medication consumption
List common side effects of medications and discuss the difference between a side effect and an adverse drug effect
Recognize the proper steps in assisting a resident or client with medication administration
Explain the differences between adverse drug events, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and allergic reactions.
Describe at least three ways to help reduce the potential for medication-related problems.
Outline:
Part 1 Providing Medication Assistance
Introduction
Terminology and phrases
What is a medication?
Forms and routes of medications
Routes for medication delivery
Orders for medications
Medication Labels
Medication Services
Steps to medication assistance
Promoting medication safety
Case studies
The six rights
Part 2 Minimizing Medicated-Related ProblemsSection 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of Medication-Related Problems
Section 3: Avoiding Problems with Medication Administration
Section 4: Teaching Individuals About Medication Management
Teaching Challenges
Teachable Moments
Teach-Back Method
Review
Summary
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
Relias Learning will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.