Medication Basics

OMNEAN
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (168 Reviews)
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

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (168 Reviews)
John J
Rating: 1 out of 5
Medication basics
Nov 15, 2024
Didn't get my certificate when completed
Cheryl K
Rating: 5 out of 5
MED CERT
Sep 25, 2024
GREAT TEST
Felicity A
Rating: 4 out of 5
Felicity
Sep 16, 2024
Good information
Kathy T
Rating: 5 out of 5
Kathy Tucker
Sep 5, 2024
This training was very thorough and straight forward. I really enjoy it.
Kathleen M
Rating: 5 out of 5
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.
Jon P
Rating: 5 out of 5
Top notch
Aug 22, 2024
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Helen A
Rating: 5 out of 5
Medication Basics
Aug 16, 2024
It's important to note the before,during and after checks of medications taking note of the 6 rules of administering medication
Chad K
Rating: 4 out of 5
Good, basic information to think about when administering medications.
Aug 2, 2024
Very thorough.
Zachary L
Rating: 5 out of 5
Med administration
Aug 2, 2024
Thank you.
Denise C
Rating: 5 out of 5
Great course
Jul 18, 2024
Excellent course. Very thorough.
Renee A
Rating: 5 out of 5
Great source of Information
Jul 16, 2024
Very Informative
Hannah W
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Jul 9, 2024
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Everest O
Rating: 5 out of 5
Medication Basics
Jul 3, 2024
Very refreshing. It's very good to learn, re-learn and un-learn. Good job!
Marianni C
Rating: 4 out of 5
Medication Basics in Spanish
Jun 27, 2024
Por favor hacer este curso en espanol. Gracias!
Ashlee F
Rating: 1 out of 5
Great
Jun 26, 2024
Great, very informative
Jacqueline M
Rating: 5 out of 5
medication video
Jun 25, 2024
wonderful information and layout of what to do
Jason H
Rating: 4 out of 5
Medication Basics
Jun 21, 2024
Well done. I liked the format of presenting only one question at a time. Made the material much easier to recall and pass.
Mutambala S
Rating: 5 out of 5
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May 29, 2024
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Chase C
Rating: 4 out of 5
Med Basics
May 28, 2024
Long pauses sometimes but good info and slides.
Veronica H
Rating: 5 out of 5
Great Course!
May 25, 2024
Great course!