Transdermal Medication Patches

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-TMEDP

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2029

Learning Objectives:
Identify the steps for applying and disposing of a transdermal medication patch.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: How Transdermal Medication Patches Work

Absorption

Patch Make Up

Advantages

Disadvantages

Review

Summary

Section 3: Common Transdermal Medications

Medications Used for Adults

Application

Documentation

Monitoring

Removal and Disposal

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Kim Matthews, RN

Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998.  Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry.  Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management.  Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: All Staff; in the following settings: 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.