Medication Assistance and Administration - Basics for Washington

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-MAABW

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Recognize the difference between medication assistance and administration.
Identify key medication basics, including types, labels, routes, and packaging.
Recall the five rights of medication and best practices for medication safety.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

Introduction to Medications

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Medication Basics

Understanding Medications

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Medication Safety

Best Practices for Medication Safety

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Jaclyn Armstrong, BSN, RN, HCS-O

Jaclyn Armstrong is a Registered Nurse and certified Home Care Clinical Specialist- OASIS (HCS-O). She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Belmont University. Prior to joining Relias as a subject matter expert and writer for post-acute care, she gained extensive experience in home health with a strong focus on quality improvement and patient outcomes.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Assisted Living Facility, Home Health Agencies, 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.