Medication Administration

Overview

Designed for community and home-care settings in Virginia, Maryland, and DC. Build confidence giving meds safely, documenting correctly, and preventing errors.

Who it’s for

• Direct support professionals & home health staff
• Residential/Day program staff, school/childcare personnel
• New team members needing initial training or renewal

What you’ll learn

• The Six Rights of medication administration
• Reading orders, labels, and expiration dates
• MAR documentation, counting & waste, incident reporting
• Routes & forms (oral, topical, inhaled, ophthalmic, etc.)
• Measuring & dosing accuracy; med cups, syringes, droppers
• Storage, security, and disposal; controlled meds basics
• Infection control, hand hygiene, and error prevention
• When to hold, when to report, and when to call 911

Requirements & What to bring

• Photo ID for check-in
• Employer policies (if applicable) for alignment
• Any questions about specific scenarios you encounter