ASSISTANCE WITH SELF MEDICATION (CNA'S/HHA'S)
Tracking # 20-346930
$14.00
What you'll learn
» Be able to list several do’s and don’ts based on Florida law when assisting with self medications in the home.
» Be able to explain the proper technique when assisting with the administration of medications by various routes.
» Be able to list several side effects and adverse reactions to common medicines.
» Be able to explain procedures to follow when patients appear to be experiencing side effects and adverse reactions.
» Be able to list 3 things assisting with self-administration does and does not include.
» Be able to explain 2 procedures for assisting the patient with self-administration.
» Be able to read prescription labels.
Course overview
Trained Home health aides (HHA) and certified nursing assistant (CNA’s) can assist patients or residents with medication administration. Assisting is not giving medicines. Assisting is simply helping the person take his or her own medicines. This course will cover laws and rules of medication administration in the home. The administration of medication is a very important job. Be aware of what you are allowed to do and not allowed to do. Never depart from what is the right action to take.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.