Title: Medication Aide (14051-18)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Examining Legal and Ethical Issues in Medication Management
  Identify legal and ethical issues in medication management.
  Recognize the implication of a client’s rights regarding medications, treatment decisions, and confidentiality.
  Identify laws and regulations relating to the administration of medication in Virginia assisted living facilities (ALF).
  Identify permitted practices and acts prohibited by medication aides (MA) in Virginia.
  Identify the legal requirement to report the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a client.
Preparing for Safe Administration of Medications
  Identify the principles of maintaining aseptic conditions.
  Identify emergencies and health-threatening conditions and the appropriate responses.
  Identify basic principles of communicating with a cognitively impaired client.
  Record vital signs.
  Demonstrate understanding of international/military time.
  Identify the seven rights of medication administration.
Understanding Pharmacology Basics
  Define key pharmacology terms, medical terminology, and abbreviations associated with medication administration.
  Explain how drugs are classified.
  Identify factors that affect drug action.
  Facilitate a client’s awareness of the purpose and effects of medications.
  Identify how to use drug information sources.
  Identify drug labeling requirements in Virginia.
Examining Administration of Prepared Instillations and Treatments
  Identify basic guidelines for administering medications.
  Administer oral medications.
  Administer eye drops and ointments.
  Administer eardrops.
  Administer nasal drops and sprays.
  Administer topical preparations.
  Administer compresses and dressings.
  Administer vaginal products.
  Administer rectal products.
  Administer soaks and sitz baths.
  Administer oral hygiene products.
  Administer inhalation therapy products.
  Administer a nebulizer treatment.
  Administer transdermal products.
  Administer epinephrine injection.
Documenting Medication Administration
  Describe the three types of forms commonly used to document medication administration.
  Explain procedures for receiving and transcribing healthcare providers’ (HCP) orders.
  Document medication administration on the medication administration record (MAR).
  Document medication errors.
Practicing Storage and Disposal of Medication
  Identify the procedures for storing and securing medications and equipment.
  Maintain an inventory of medications including controlled substances.
  Identify the procedures for the disposal of medications.
Examining Special Issues in Medication Administration
  Identify special issues related to drug use in the elderly.
  Explain the uses, adverse reactions, and special considerations for selected psychotropic medications.
  Identify when a drug is a chemical restraint.
  Explain the importance of blood testing to monitor the therapeutic level of medication.
  Identify medications considered inappropriate for the elderly.
  Identify the reasons for a client's refusal to take medications and respond appropriately.
  Identify issues related to over-the-counter (OTC) medications and herbal preparations of nonmedical substances.
Exploring Insulin
  Explain basic facts about diabetes mellitus.
  Identify activities involved in the management of diabetes.
  List the common causes and symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.
  Perform a finger stick procedure for blood glucose monitoring.
  Administer or assist the client with the self-administration of insulin.
Describing the Opioid Crisis
  Describe the history and current state of the opioid crisis in the United States.
  Describe the history and current state of the opioid crisis in Virginia.
  Define the pharmacological components and common uses of opioids.
Examining the Key Factors of Drug Addiction
  Examine the science of addiction.
  Explain prevention and early intervention strategies.
  Identify addiction and its behavioral elements, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
  Describe the treatment models of addiction therapy.
  Describe the medication management antidote used to prevent fatal opioid overdoses.
Understanding Pain Management Protocols
  Explain the science of physiological and mental pain.
  Describe the diagnostic tools used in developing pain management plans.
  Describe pain treatment options available to various populations of patients.
  Describe the effects of opioid dependency on the human body systems.
  Explain the mechanism and physical effects of opioids on the human body.
  Explain the use of opioids in practice settings, the role of opioids in pain management, and risk factors associated with the use of the medication.
  Describe the withdrawal and tapering side effects of opioid use.
  Describe storage and disposal options for opioids.
  Explain community resources for education about opioid use.
Working with Patients and Caregivers
  Describe key communication topics involving opioids for patients.
  Describe communication topics for caregivers and family members.
Opioid Abuse Prevention Education
  Opioid Abuse Prevention Education PPT.pdf
  Opioid Resources for Teachers
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  8368 Student Competency Record_Copyright 2020.xlsx
  8368 Teacher Resources and Acronym Glossary.pdf
  8368 Standards Correlations.pdf
  8368 Acknowledgments and Copyright.pdf