Special Topics in Medication Administration for Washington

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-STMAW

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Identify proper storage and disposal of medications.
Recall how to manage complex situations such as medication refusals and errors.
Recognize best practices for administering special forms of medication.

Outline:

Section 1: Special Topics

Special Topics in Medication Administration

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Storage and Disposal

Storage and Disposal of Medications

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Medication Forms

Administering Special Forms of Medication

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Errors and Refusals

Managing Medication Errors

Client Refusals

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, 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.