South Dakota Board of Nursing Assistant Training Application Form Organization/Agency Name: Name of Course Provider: Requirement: EduCare by Mirabelle Management, LLC administration may be delegated only to those individuals who have successfully completed a training program pursuant to. www.state.sd.us/doh/nursing Use this form to document the completion of the Assistant Training course provided by EduCare. The courses, learning games, and tests are facilitated by a Registered Nurse online with reference books suggested for review and reading. The online Learning Management System tracks course progress and performance. It is the responsibility of the RN for each organization to supervise the training and verify and document knowledge via the discussion worksheets that follow each course and the online tests. Additionally, the RN must verify skills via demonstrative skill assessments in the 4-hour laboratory session. Please print the EduCare transcript and attach to this form for verification. Requirement Nursing delegation in the Nurse Practice Act & role of UAP (Unlicensed Assistive Personnel) Medical References Unit #1: Nursing Delegation and Understand the role of an Unlicensed Assistive 25 the UAP Role Person in medication administration. Have basic knowledge of the Nurse Practices Act and the criteria for nurse delegation and judgment. State supervision and training requirements for UAPs. Know the difference between nursing tasks that Unit #2: Overview of Medical Terminology can be delegated and those that cannot. Understand the foundation of words and how to break them apart to understand their meaning. Know the difference between a prefix and suffix and their importance in building words. Learn commonly used medical terminology and acronyms. 45
Body Systems Overview Unit #3-1: Body Systems, Understand an overview of each body system 5 hours & Complications & : and its function. 45 OVERVIEW State the difference between human anatomy and physiology. Unit #3-2: CIRCULATORY Explore what happens when each system isn t functioning well or fails; for example, common Unit #3-3: DIGESTIVE complications, medical conditions, and diseases. Unit #3-4: ENDOCRINE State common medical or medication interventions that can assist in restoring function, Unit #3-5: EXCRETORY as well as drug interventions that you may encounter in your medication aide role. Unit #3-6: INTEGU-MENTARY Understand what happens to the body when Unit #3-7: MUSCULO-SKELETAL medications are introduced. Recognize the difference between a generic Unit #3-8: NERVOUS name and a trade name medication. Unit #3-9: SENSORY Unit #3-10: RESPIRATORY Unit #3-11: REPRODUCTIVE Unit #3-12: URINARY Unit #3-13: Body System Learning Summary Discussion Review & Test Module Worksheets #0 - #3 Print worksheets and present to RN for discussion. Unit #4: Review & Test RN reviews discussion worksheet with student to verify knowledge and answer questions. Infection Control Unit #5: Infection Control State what infection control is and why it is important. Describe what bloodborne pathogens are. List various methods to prevent the spread of infection. Describe commonly used standard precautions. 30
Overview, Forms of, and Reference Guides Administration Systems Six Rights of Administration Discussion Review & Test List transmission and respiratory-based precautions and when to implement them. State methods to prevent needle sticks and proper methods of disposal. Describe what a healthcare worker should do if exposed to a potentially contaminated material. Unit #6: Overview, State what medications are and how they work in Forms & Reference Guides the human body Identify differences between meds & drugs. Know the five (5) purposes of medication. Describe drug characteristics including: action, use, route, dosage, and side effects. Recognize variety of forms for medication and identify factors that affect drug metabolism. Recognize the difference between a generic name and a trade name medication. Describe types of information available in a Nursing Drug Reference book. Unit #7: Identify various medication delivery systems and Administration Systems the procedure to dispense them. Explain the proper procedure for removing a medication from a bubble pack. List advantages of delivering medication via suppository. Unit #8: Six Rights of State the 6 Rights of Administration Administration and understand the importance of each. Understand and accurately document in both civilian and military time. Module Worksheets #5 - #8 Print worksheets and present to RN for discussion. Unit #9: Review & Test Unit #10-1: Overview of Common Routes RN reviews discussion worksheet with student to verify knowledge and answer questions. Recognize common abbreviations and symbols used in medication administration. State the 3 safety checks around administration. Understand general med handling information. 65 50 15 35
Controlled Substances Unit #10-2: Common Oral Understand how to administer oral medications: 40 Routes and o Oral medications Unit #10-3: Common Routes and Unit #10-4: Common Routes and Unit #10-5: Common Routes and Unit #10-6: Common Routes and Unit #10-7: Common Routes and o Sublingual medications o Buccal medications administration and be able to demonstrate the o Topical medications o Inhaler medications o Nasal spray medications o Eye drops o Eye ointment o Ear drops o Transdermal patch application and removal o Vaginal medication o Rectal medication o O2 Sats o Administration with cannula and mask o Using a concentrator o Filling a portable tank from a concentrator o o Nebulizer: Administration & Cleaning Insulin: Glucose Testing/Insulin Verification Unit #11: Controlled Substances Know the difference between a controlled and non-controlled medication. Understand the significance of drug abuse and its prevalence in this country. Explain the double locking procedure for controlled medications. State the steps in counting controlled substances. 30 30 45 40 35 25
Storage of s (including controlled substances and refrigeration requirements) Documentation and Recording s (including the MAR) Ethics, Rights & Responsibilities Discussion Review & Test Final Exam List the steps to dispose of unused medications. Unit #12: Storage of Identify requirements for storage of medications. 20 s State differences between Central and Non- Central Storage of medications. Identify guidelines for refrigeration of medications. Identify guidelines for storing controlled substances. Explain storage of topical medications. Unit #13: Documentation and Recording Unit #14: Ethics, Rights & Responsibilities Module Worksheets #10 - #14 Print worksheets and present to RN for discussion. Unit #15: Review & Test Unit #16: Final Exam Identify components of the MAR. Explain procedure for charting a medication. Understand difference, including documentation, between scheduled and PRN medications. Explain process for documenting a med error. Identify different types of medication errors. Understand the importance of ethics and truthfulness in your role as a medication aide. State four resident rights. State the importance of confidentiality and maintaining HIPAA practices. Identity types of abuse and neglect and your role in reporting any suspicious activity. RN reviews discussion worksheet with student to verify knowledge and answer questions. Total Training Course 40 60 16 hours Students must pass all tests and final exam before proceeding to the Clinical Skills Instruction and Demonstrative Skill Assessments.
Training Requirement Clinical Skills Instruction and Demonstrative Skill Assessment Demonstrative Skill Assessments Print checklists and present to RN to verify competency. Clinical skills instruction cannot exceed an instructor to student ratio of 1:8; the demonstrative skill assessment cannot exceed an instructor to student ratio of 1:1 Total Clinical Skills Instruction and Demonstrative Skill Assessment Total Assistant Training 4 hours minimum Printed Name Supervising Student Printed Name RN License # Date Pass Date Student Address