HC 1125 Trained Medication Aide
Description
Trained Medication Aide includes the study of legal requirements of medications and medication administration, general information on medications, terminology, abbreviations, applicable terminology, and an overview of body systems and drug classifications related to medication administration while utilizing designated reference sources. Medications will be administered in the classroom lab via the oral, ocular, rectal, and topical routes. The students will study the ten major body systems and how they are involved in the pharmacology of drug use. Upon completion of the course, and meeting federal and state guidelines, the student will receive a Trained Medication Aide Certificate. Pre-requisite: HC 1175 or Minnesota State approved Nursing Assistant Course. Must provide proof of completion.
Credits
3
Topics to be Covered
1. Principles of medication administration, medication usage, classifications, side effects/adverse reactions and usual dosage.
Learning Outcomes
1. Explain medication administration guiding principles.
2. Explain drug administration legal requirements.
3. Identify major body systems.
4. Describe body system anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
5. Describe medication forms.
6. Describe medication dosages.
7. Describe drug medication routes.
8. Define medication terminology/abbreviations/symbols.
9. Describe and interpret physician’s medication orders.
10. Describe drug reference usage.
11. Describe drug classifications.
12. Describe intended medication effects.
13. Describe drug side effects/adverse reactions.
14. Describe usual adult dosages.
15. Describe drug administration systems and procedures.
16. Describe oral medication administration procedures.
17. Demonstrate oral medication administration.
18. Demonstrate ocular medication administration.
19. Describe topical medication administration procedure.
Credit Details
Lecture: 2
Lab: 1
OJT: 0