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Course Description

This course is designed to educate residential staff on best practices and proper protocols for administering medications to children and youth in their care. The roles and responsibilities required of staff in order to be authorized by the state of NH to administer medications are discussed. Safe storage procedures, accurate documentation, and information regarding medical orders are examined. Participants explore the different categories of medications and identify effects of medications on children/youth?s body systems. Participants learn the correct protocol for administering prescription and non-prescription drugs when conditions are ideal, and how to react to situations accordingly. Reliable health resources will be identified.
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Section Title
Medications: What Residential Staff Need to Know
Type
Online
Dates
Feb 10, 2025 to Feb 23, 2025
Course Fee(s)
No Fee Program non-credit $0.00
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