Providing Safe Medication Assistance

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-PSMEDA

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Define the role of medication assistance.
Identify key components of medication orders and labels.
Recall the six rights of safe medication practices.

Outline:
Section 1: Medication Assistance

Introduction

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Types of Medications

Medication Types, Schedules, and Forms

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Medication Orders and Labels

Understanding Orders and Labels

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Safe Medication Practices

Best Practices for Medications

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

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; Medication Personnel; 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.