Self-Assist Medication

Cost:

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6 Hours       $65.00

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Self-Assistant medication aides (Med Techs) are responsible for assisting residents in an assisted living facility or Home Health setting with prescription and over-the-counter medications and are responsible for performing the following tasks:

• Assisting with self-administered medications. 

• Verifying the identity of patients receiving medication.

• Recording names of medications and dosages.

• Recording time of administration of medication.

• Observing residents to detect response to medication.

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*Classes are not under the purview of the Commission for Independent Education.