
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
Randy R
Meds
Sep 6, 2025
Love the refresher, was taught most of this from a young age, father was a pharmacist
FANUEL N
Great course content
Sep 1, 2025
Great
Gony L
Good 👍
Aug 25, 2025
I passed the test
mariana n
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aug 21, 2025
It was good and unforgettable
Heather D
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Aug 21, 2025
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Aline U
Medicine basics
Aug 21, 2025
I learna lot and the teacher was very good I understand everything he’s good in explaining
Emmaculate N
Course: Medication Basics
Aug 21, 2025
The class was good and l like the way he was explain so that we can understand. Thank you l learned a lot because same other things l wasn’t know but now l know . Thank you
Bosco M
medication Review
Aug 20, 2025
The course was both clear and informative.
Salim A
Medication training
Aug 17, 2025
Good course
Gloria M
EMBRACE
Aug 17, 2025
Medication basics
DOREEN S
Good information
Aug 16, 2025
I liked the teacher
Fred N
Course medical basics
Aug 13, 2025
It good
Faustin H
Caregiver
Aug 6, 2025
Super excited to learn this course
Peace M
DSP
Aug 4, 2025
With the help of subtitles I was able to understand better
Darlene T
Medication Basics
Aug 1, 2025
Administration of meds.
Preventing mistakes,
Mugabekazi G
Medication basic
Aug 1, 2025
I am glad to complete this course, I learned a lot up to now. Thanks
NYIRAKOBWA M
Meds basic course
Jul 31, 2025
I am glad to have done this refresher course full of basic knowledge and skills.
Umukamisha A
Medications
Jul 31, 2025
Very educative course , I got to know 6rights of medications
David G
DSP
Jul 27, 2025
It was great and I’m glad that I have received a knowledge
Joseph R
bbt
Jul 26, 2025
good understanding