Assisting Client with Self Medication, Medication Management

Course overview

Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to discuss the relevance of Florida law as it pertains to assisting with medications in the client care setting. Understand the information provided on a medication label. Provide assistance with oral, topical, otic and nasal medications. Identify approved medical abbreviations. Describe the difference between prescription medication and over the counter medications. State the 5 rights of medication administration. Demonstrate the proper way to document medication administration assistance. Define the infection control principles that relate to assisting with medications. List common drug classifications; indications and side effects. Discuss the correct way to report adverse drug reactions and medication errors and describe the process to follow when a client refuses medication.