Administration of Medications Developmental Services Programs-1 Day

The purpose of this training is to provide you with the information you need to:

1. Coordinate and advocate for effective health care, and

2. Administer medications safely.

What to Bring:

• Blue or black ink pen
• Paper for notes
• Water, lunch, and snacks

Breaks:

• Five-minute breaks after each PowerPoint section
• 30-minute lunch break

Amenities:

• Staff kitchen with refrigerator and microwave available
• Coffee/chocolate shop located in the building’s center entrance
• Dunkin’ locations nearby at Catholic Medical Center and 271 Granite Street

Final Exam:

• A written test is given during the final 90 minutes.
• You may use classroom handouts during the test.
• Cell phones are not allowed during the exam. Please silence and place them in a central location until the test is complete.
• Time warnings will be given at 15 and 5 minutes before the exam ends.
• A passing score is 80% or higher.

Makeup Exam:If you don’t pass, you may retake the exam one week later. Register for the makeup test in Eventbrite.

After the Class:

• Passing students will receive documentation of course completion.
• Exam results will be emailed to your employer’s Nurse Trainer and/or Manager within 24 hours.
• Your Nurse Trainer will contact your team to schedule a required skills assessment.

Note: Medic*tion Certificates are not issued at this class. To obtain certification, contact the Nurse Trainer at your work site to schedule a Medic*tion pass. Trainers may revoke certification at any time.

The He-M 1201 Administration of Medications in Developmental Services Programs ensures the safe administration of medications by providers to individuals who receive services pursuant to He-M 1001, He-M 507, He-M 518, He-M 521, or He-M 524, as applicable. Providers who request training to be authorized to administer Medic*tion shall complete a training program that consists of a minimum of 8 hours of classroom training, exclusive of testing and Nurse trainer competency evaluation. This Medic*tion Administration Curriculum is intended for use as outlined in He-M 1201.05 (a).

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