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
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.
Jon P
Top notch
Aug 22, 2024
Bussin
Helen A
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
Good, basic information to think about when administering medications.
Aug 2, 2024
Very thorough.
Zachary L
Med administration
Aug 2, 2024
Thank you.
Denise C
Great course
Jul 18, 2024
Excellent course. Very thorough.
Renee A
Great source of Information
Jul 16, 2024
Very Informative
Hannah W
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Jul 9, 2024
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Everest O
Medication Basics
Jul 3, 2024
Very refreshing. It's very good to learn, re-learn and un-learn. Good job!
Marianni C
Medication Basics in Spanish
Jun 27, 2024
Por favor hacer este curso en espanol. Gracias!
Ashlee F
Great
Jun 26, 2024
Great, very informative
Jacqueline M
medication video
Jun 25, 2024
wonderful information and layout of what to do