Safe and Effective Medication Administration for Washington

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-SEMAW

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Recall the process for safe administration of medications.
Identify common medication errors and strategies to prevent and manage them.
Recognize early signs of adverse reactions and best strategies to report and manage them.

Outline:
Section 1: Medication Administration

Introduction to Medication Administration

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Medication Process

The Process of Medication Administration

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Medication Errors

Preventing and Addressing Errors

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Medication Reactions

Recognizing Effects and Reactions

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 5: 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.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.