ANGELINA COLLEGE Fall 2017 State Approved Medication Aide September 2017- December 2017 Course Schedule Instructor: Shanda Keely Course Level and Requirements: Introductory/HS diploma or GED required. Students must not be listed as unemployable on the EMR nor revoked or suspended on the NAR. Students must be employed in a nursing home on the first class day and complete a criminal background check through the Texas Dept of Public Safety. For students in this course who may have a criminal background, please be advised that the background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas. If you have a question about your background and licensure, please speak with your faculty member of the department chair. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency. Course Description: Instruction in preparation and administration of designated medications by nonlicensed nursing personnel employed in licensed health care agencies including the responsibilities associated with such administration. End-of-Course Outcomes: Identify the Texas Health and Human Services guidelines for nonlicensed nursing personnel employed in licensed health care agencies regarding the roles and responsibilities associated with medication administration; summarize the standardized drug legislation and resource references for drug pharmacodynamics; define the fundamental medical abbreviations, symbols, terminology, and common equivalents (apothecary, metric, and household measurements) required for medication administration; describe the basic anatomy and physiology of each body system and the common diseases related to each system; explain the actions, side effects, implications, and contraindications of commonly used drugs; and demonstrate procedures for accurate preparation, reporting, administration, and documentation of medications given to clients. Licensing/Certification Agency: Texas Department of Health and Human Services CLASS 1: Discussion: Introduction to Course Course Pre-Requisites Course Description Student Responsibilities Clinical observation Lab Hours Handouts: General Statement Enrollment Form* Experience Documentation Form Must be completed, notarized, and mailed with $25.00 to the State (at address shown on forms), with certified and notarized copy of high school diploma/ged within 20 days of first class day. Incomplete or late applications will delay sitting for certification exam. CLASS 2: State Rules & Regulation
Med Aide Job Description CLASS 3: Test: Rules & Regulations authorized and prohibited practices Chapter 1 Orientation to Medication Legal & Ethical Implications Reasons for Giving Drugs Problems in Drug Administration Personnel involved with Drug Therapy CLASS 4 Video or DVD: Residents Rights Introduce Patient Profiles Lab: (1 hr) Incorporating Resource Materials CLASS 5: Test: Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Principles of Drug Action CLASS 6: Test: Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Measurement & Dosage Calculation CLASS 7: Test: Chapter 3 Chapter 5 Medication Therapy Lab: (1 hr) Med Order Transcription Medication Errors/Incidents Reports Preventing Medication Errors CLASS 8: Test: Chapter 5 Medication Therapy & Abbreviations Med Cart System Medication Supply and Storage Labeling Medical Records Med Pass Standards Lab: (1 hr) Medication Records/Recording CLASS 9: Test: Med Pass Standards Chapter 6 Vitamins, Minerals, & Herbs NOTE: APPLICATION TO THE STATE SHOULD BE MAILED! CLASS 10: Test: Chapter 6 Vitamins, Minerals, & Herbs Chapter 7 Antibiotics and Antifungal CLASS 11: Test: Chapter 7 AIDS HIV Resistance-What is it AIDS CLASS 12: Test: AIDS Chapter 8 Drugs for the Eye and Ear Video or DVD: HIV Resistance What it is Lab (2hrs) Scenarios-Practice Proper Application
CLASS 13: Test: Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Drugs for the Skin Lab: (1 hr) Clinical Practice DVD The Integumentary System CLASS 14: Test Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Drugs for the Cardiovascular System Cardiovascular Disorders DVD The Cardiovascular System Lab (1 hr) Clinical Practice Video or DVD: Hypertension Heart as a Pump CLASS 15: Chapter 10 (cont.) Drugs for Cardiovascular and Blood Disorders Giving Cardiovascular Medications Anticoagulant Therapy CLASS 16: Test: Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Drugs for the Respiratory System Respiratory System Disorders Tuberculosis Video or DVD: Respiratory System: Intake & Exhaust CLASS 17: Chapter 11 (cont.) Administering Oxygen Giving Respiratory Drugs Tuberculosis Drugs Video or DVD: Asthma: Inhalers CLASS 18: Test: Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Drugs for the Gastrointestinal System Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System Lab: (1 hr.) Clinical Practice CLASS 19: Chapter 12 (cont.) Giving Gastrointestinal Medications Video or DVD: Administering Rectal Suppository CLASS 20: Test: Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Drugs for the Urinary System and Fluid Balance The Urinary System Disorders of the Kidneys and the Urinary Tract Imbalances of Body Fluids, Electrolytes, and PH BPH
CLASS 21: Chapter 13 (cont.) Drugs for the Urinary Tract and Fluid Imbalances Giving Drugs that Affect the Urinary System Lab: (2 hr.) Practice CLASS 22: Test: Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Drugs for the Reproductive System The Heart Has No Wrinkles CLASS 23: Test: Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Drugs for the Endocrine System May Start Clinicals after Chapter 14 Test CLASS 24: Test: Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Drugs for the Musculoskeletal System CLASS 25: Chapter 16 (cont.) Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders Arthritis Arthritis Lab: (2 hr.) Practice CLASS 26: Test: Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Drugs for the Nervous & Sensory Systems CLASS 27: Test: Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Psychotropic Drugs Antipsychotic Drugs/Monitoring Tardive Dyskinesia/AIMS CLASS 28: Test: Chapter 18 Dealing with Alzheimer s Videos: Stolen Tomorrows (overview of Alzheimer s) A Day in the Life of Nancy Moore (dealing with Alzheimer s Residents) CLASS 29: Test: Alzheimer s Chapter 19 Antineoplastic Drugs CLASS 30: Test: Chapter 19 Chapter 21 Drugs for the Geriatric Patient CLASS 31: Test: Chapter 21 Death & Dying Death & Dying
CLASS 32: Test: Death & Dying Final Exam Review Lab (1 hr): Final Cart Review CLASS 33: Lab (4 hrs): Final Cart Test CLASS 34: Pharmacist (anytime during course prior to Final Exam) CLASS 35: TEST: Final Exam State Exam Review CLASS 36: CLASS 37: Make-up day Make-up day NOTE: The ten hour clinical practices are scheduled, per state regulations, to provide the student learning experiences and to teach the appropriate procedures\techniques in safe, effective medication administration in long term care facilities. It is the student s responsibility (under direct supervision of a nurse) to utilize the practice time in a manner, which facilitates learning. The skills check list must be initialed and signed by the nurse. ALL 10 HOURS OF CLINICAL ARE MANDATORY. ***BRING CURRENT DRIVER LICENSE AND PENCIL TO TEST FOR STATE EXAM*** ARRIVE AT LEAST 15 MINUTES EARLY AND GOOD LUCK!!!