Medication Basics
OMNEAN
Direct Support Professional
This module provides a brief introduction to assisting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities with taking their medications.
$20.00
This online Medication Administration Basics class will give the Direct Support Professional (DSP) the tools necessary to support a person in taking their medication. The course has 18 lessons that cover a wide range of topics. The DSP will learn about the importance of clear and concise communication with not only the person being supported but the prescribing physician and pharmacy as well. Another important topic covered are what’s known as the “3 checks” and the “6 Rights” in administering medication. Medication errors and what to do when one is made is discussed in this course. Many more topics are covered in this course that will prepare the DSP to do their job correctly. Finally, this online course promotes the idea of a Direct Support Professional assisting someone supported in taking their own medication as opposed to just “giving a member their meds.”
What You Will Learn
Lesson 1
Disclaimer
15s
Lesson 2
Introduction
2m 45s
Lesson 3
Recognizing Illness and Injury
11m 37s
Lesson 4
Communication
2m 3s
Lesson 5
Medication and the Body
4m 6s
Lesson 6
Over-the-Counter Medications
1m 40s
Lesson 7
Psychotropic Medications
3m 24s
Lesson 8
PDRs and Pill Books
1m 35s
Lesson 9
Know the Rules
1m 16s
Lesson 10
Med Logs, Containers and Storage
4m 11s
Lesson 11
Medication Disposal
58s
Lesson 12
Administration Assistance Basics
3m 51s
Lesson 13
3 Checks - Before, During and After
5m 8s
Lesson 14
6 Rights
11m 16s
Lesson 15
PRN "As Needed" Medications
2m 10s
Lesson 16
Side Effects
6m 53s
Lesson 17
Medication Errors
6m 29s
Lesson 18
Incident Reporting - Medication Specific
58s
Instructor
Chris Garcia
Senior Instructor at Practical Training Solutions and AZ DDD Lead Instructor - Chandler Arizona
Reviews
Johnny C
Medication Basics
May 12, 2025
Excellent information, conveyed in a thoughtful lecture. The organization of the presentation was excellent, and allowed me to create excellent notes for future reference.
Jules B
Caregiver
May 2, 2025
100% Interested and appreciated the methodology
Francisco M
very helpful!!!
Apr 26, 2025
I now know the symptoms, and the procedures and rules to follow
Starr N
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Apr 15, 2025
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Ryan B
Amazing Course, Amazing Instructor
Mar 17, 2025
Love Chris and his knowledge/insight, each topic, phenomenal person to learn from!
Pamela S
Medication Basics
Mar 11, 2025
Very thorough!
Tanya J
Ok
Mar 2, 2025
Ok
Gabrielle P
Great Content
Feb 13, 2025
Wonderful training content!
Alhaji K
Dsp
Feb 10, 2025
The tuitor was precise and straightforward…He made it simple to understand and it was a great lesson
Ann V
Very Informative
Jan 31, 2025
Thank you for the easy to understand course on medication, and how to log, give and what to watch for. I learned a lot that I will be using with the person I support.
Lisa J
BCBA
Jan 22, 2025
Informative.
Tongwa N
Medication Basics
Jan 20, 2025
here i was able to learn the fundamental knowledge required to understand and manage medications safely and effectively
Nancy T
speak up
Jan 16, 2025
I have learned a lot today and will put this into practice.
Mohamed K
DSP
Jan 12, 2025
This is a wonderful presentation thanks.
Jovan K
Supervisor
Jan 9, 2025
Wow this course has been very informative thank you very much. I have learned a lot, mostly on involving the client / Member in Medication knowledge and why he or she needs to take the medication right.
John J
Medication basics
Nov 15, 2024
Didn't get my certificate when completed
Cheryl K
MED CERT
Sep 25, 2024
GREAT TEST
Felicity A
Felicity
Sep 16, 2024
Good information
Kathy T
Kathy Tucker
Sep 5, 2024
This training was very thorough and straight forward. I really enjoy it.
Kathleen M
Great course
Sep 3, 2024
I really liked that the instructions in this course are clear and concise. The narrator does a good job explaining in a way the audience can understand the essential information.