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Assisted Living
Assisted Living Facility Manager
Understanding Medications Course
Equip family and frontline caregivers with essential knowledge to confidently and safely manage a client's medications.
Individual course
2.50 CE credits 60 min
About this course
Properly administering medications can be daunting. In fact, understanding medications can be one of the more complex yet impactful aspects of caregiving. The purpose of this course is to provide family and frontline caregivers with information to safely manage medications a client is taking.
What you will learn
Differentiate between long-acting and fast-acting medications.
How to properly assist a loved one or client with eye drops, ear drops, eye ointments, and nasal sprays.
That scored medications should not be cut or crushed.
Best practices for safely organizing your loved one or client’s medications."
Regulations and board approvals
Our courses are designed to help you meet your continuing education requirements as listed in 42 CFR 484.36 which means they are appropriate for family members, unlicensed caregivers, and direct care workers employed by Home Care and Assisted Living providers.