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This is an introduction to medication administration for the support providers in supportive living settings. Basic Medications is part of the Basic Health/Basic Medications Module. This is a full day class. The training will include a presentation on: Identifying the uses of medications, terminology, drug forms and routes, documentation, pharmacy labels and physician orders, storage, medications prep/administration 5 rights, guidelines and medications errors. Student must complete a return demonstration of medication administration/documentation. This training does not cover injections.

There will be a test given on the content of this training. Trainees who pass the exam will be given a certificate indicating approval to pass medications in supportive living setting. The provider agencies nurse will introduce the support provider to the supportive living settings medication policies and procedures.

Curriculum – Providing Residential Services in Community Settings

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