Title: Medication Aide (14051-36)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Examining Legal and Ethical Issues in Medication Management
  Identify legal and ethical issues in medication management.
  Recognize the implication of a client’s rights regarding medications, treatment decisions, and confidentiality.
  Identify laws and regulations relating to the administration of medication in Virginia assisted living facilities (ALF).
  Identify permitted practices and acts prohibited by medication aides (MA) in Virginia.
  Identify the legal requirement to report the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a client.
Preparing for Safe Administration of Medications
  Demonstrate the principles of maintaining aseptic conditions.
  Identify emergencies and health-threatening conditions and the appropriate responses.
  Demonstrate basic principles of communicating with a cognitively impaired client.
  Record vital signs.
  Demonstrate understanding of international time zones and military time.
  Identify the rights of medication administration.
Understanding Basics of Medication Administration and Pharmacology
  Define key pharmacology terms, medical terminology, and abbreviations associated with medication administration.
  Identify medication and dispensing classifications.
  Identify factors that affect medication mechanism of action.
  Facilitate a client’s awareness of the purpose and effects of medications.
  Demonstrate how to use medication information sources.
  Identify medication labeling requirements in Virginia and the Federal Drug Control Act.
  Explain how to complete three commonly used forms for documenting medication administration.
  Demonstrate procedures for receiving and transcribing physicians’ orders.
  Document medication administration on the MAR.
  Document medication errors.
  Demonstrate knowledge of basic mathematics, weights, and measurements.
  Perform mathematical calculations.
Examining Administration of Prepared Instillations and Treatments
  Identify basic guidelines for administering medications.
  Administer or assist the client with self-administration of oral medications.
  Administer or assist the client with self-administration of eye drops and ointments.
  Administer or assist the client with self-administration of eardrops.
  Administer or assist the client with self-administration of nasal drops and sprays.
  Administer or assist the client with self-administration of topical preparations.
  Administer or assist the client with self-administration of compresses and dressings.
  Administer or assist the client with self-administration of vaginal products.
  Administer or assist the client with self-administration of rectal products.
  Administer or assist the client with self-administration of soaks and sitz baths.
  Administer or assist the client with self-administration of oral hygiene products.
  Administer or assist the client with self-administration of inhalation therapy products.
  Administer or assist the client with self-administration of a nebulizer treatment.
  Administer or assist the client with self-administration of transdermal products.
  Administer or assist the client with self-administration of an EpiPen®.
Practicing Storage and Disposal of Medication
  Identify the procedures for storing and securing medications and equipment.
  Maintain an inventory of medications, including controlled substances.
  Identify the procedures for the disposal of medications.
Examining Special Issues in Medication Administration
  Identify special issues related to medication use in the elderly.
  Explain the uses, adverse reactions, and special considerations for selected psychotropic medications.
  Explain when a medication is a chemical restraint.
  Explain the importance of blood testing to monitor the therapeutic level of medication.
  Identify medications considered inappropriate for the elderly.
  Identify the reasons for a client's refusal to take medications and respond appropriately.
  Identify issues related to OTC medications, herbal preparations, and nonmedical substances.
Administering Insulin
  List the causes of two types of diabetes mellitus.
  Identify interventions involved in the management of diabetes.
  List the common causes and symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.
  Perform a finger stick procedure for blood glucose monitoring.
  Assist the client with continuous glucose monitoring.
  Administer or assist the client with the self-administration of insulin.
Examining Opioids
  Describe the history of opioids in the United States.
  Describe the history of opioids in Virginia.
  Define the pharmacological components of opioids.
  Describe the therapeutic uses of opioids.
Understanding Pain Management Protocols
  Explain the science of physiological and emotional pain.
  Describe the diagnostic tools used in developing pain management plans.
  Describe pain treatment options available to various populations of patients.
  Describe the effects of opioid use on human body systems.
  Explain the mechanism and physical effects of opioids on the human body.
  Explain the use of opioids in practice settings.
  Describe the withdrawal and tapering side effects of opioid use.
  Describe storage and disposal options for opioids.
  Explain community resources for education about opioid use.
Examining Key Factors of Drug Addiction
  Examine the science of addiction.
  Explain prevention and early intervention strategies.
  Identify the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5 TR).
  Identify the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria.
  Describe the elements of addiction therapy.
  Describe the medication management antidote used to prevent fatal opioid overdoses.
Exploring Integrated Behavioral Health
  Describe key communication topics involving opioids for patients.
  Describe communication topics for caregivers and family members.
  Describe interprofessional communication and collaboration for continuity of care.
Opioid Abuse Education Resources
  Acknowledgments and Copyright Information Opioid Education 2025.pdf
  Teacher Resources for Opioid Education
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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