Assist with Self Medications
Increase your employment possibilities!
Course Objective:
- Identify laws related to assisting with medications
- Explain how to read prescriptions
- Abbreviations, and how to clarify an order, correct labels
- Describe the different routes
- Define the different forms of medications
- Six “Rights” of Medication Administration
- Identify the most common classes of medications
- Self-Administration of Non-prescription Medication
- Describe side effects
- Identify ways to store medication
- Medication Side Effects and Drug Interactions
- Misuse of Medications
Assist with Self Medications
CE Hours: 2
Who should take this Class?
Anyone who wants to increase their opportunities.
This course is ideal for Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA), Home Health Aides (HHA), Medical Assistants (MA), Patient Care Technicians (PCT/PCA), and other healthcare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What will I learn?
• Identify laws related to assisting with medications
• Explain how to read prescriptions, which abbreviations are allowed, and how to clarify an order, correct labels
• Describe the different routes
• Define the different forms of medications
• Six “Rights” of Medication Administration,br> • Identify the most common classes of medications
• Self-Administration of Non-prescription Medication
• Describe side effects
• Identify ways to store medication
• Medication Side Effects and Drug Interactions
• Misuse of Medications
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Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone that has an interest in working in assisted living, group homes, and certified family home settings.
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How long to I have to complete the course?
30 days
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Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, As soon as you pass our online med tech training class, you can print the certificate. Meaning, you’ll be able to get a med tech job right away!
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State Requirement
State Requirement
Before enrolling in the classes, verifying with your state's regulatory body is essential to determine if any additional testing or licensure requirements are necessary.
Each state may have specific prerequisites for certification, ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards.
Ensuring compliance with local regulations will enhance your understanding of the profession and pave the way for a smooth transition into your career as a healthcare professional.
Don't hesitate to contact your state's licensing board for clarification and guidance before enrolling in our classes. -
Will my state accept the certificate?
Each state recognizes and accepts continuing education approval from the Florida Board of Nursing.
The Florida Board approves this continuing education for healthcare providers.
Completing this course fulfills (2) CEU hours of general annual mandatory training for healthcare providers. Keep this certificate in your records for four (4) years. -
How do I contact the school?
Contact us
Beacon Hill Career Training
(P)954-743-5444
Mon-Wed.10 am- 6 pm
Thurs. - Fri. 10 am – 4 pm