Administration of Medication in Child Care Settings

Participants will explore the growing need for medication administration in early learning settings and learn how to support children with both short-term and chronic health conditions. (2 Hours)
Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
This online course is presented in English.

✅ This course is approved in select states. Some states require this training to be completed through a designated provider. Before enrolling, please verify your state’s specific requirements to ensure compliance.

⭐ This course is not accepted in the following states:
AK, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MT, ND, NV, PA, RI, VA, WA, WV ⭐

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Course Agenda

1. Pre-Assessment
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Understanding What Medication Is
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Policy on Administering Medication
  FREE PREVIEW
3. Establishing Clear Policies Before Administering Medication
4. Knowing When Not to Give Medication
5. Designated Medication Administrators
6. Training for Ancillary Personnel
7. Chapter 1 Reflection
1. The Six Rights of Medication Administration
2. The Right Documentation
3. Health Professional’s Authorization
4. Parent/Guardian Written Consent
5. Accepting Medication from Parents
6. Medications Must Be Properly Labeled and in the Original Container
7. Medication Authorization Form
8. Chapter 2 Reflection
1. Administering Medication
2. Medication Log
3. The Right Child
4. The Right Medicine
5. The Right Dosage
6. Understanding Suspension Medications
7. Understanding Dosages
8. The Right Time
9. Understanding Dosage Frequency
10. The Right Route of Administration
11. Topical Medications
12. Inhaled Medications
13. Specialized Medications
14. Chapter 3 Reflection
1. Unintentional Errors in Medication Administration
2. Common Unintentional Errors
3. Encouraging Perseverance Through Problem-Solving
4. Situations That Are Not Errors
5. Chapter 4 Reflection
1. Understanding Medication Side Effects
2. Allergic Reactions
3. Anaphylaxis
4. Skin Reactions and Itching
5. Building Knowledge and Confidence
6. Chapter 5 Reflection
1. Proper Medication Storage
2. Accountability for Controlled Substances
3. Emergency Medication Storage and Accessibility
4. Chapter 6 Discussion
1. Checking Expiration Dates
2. Returning Medications to Parents
3. Disposal of Medication
4. Chapter 7 Reflection
1. Handout
2. Course Completion
3. End of Course Quiz
4. Course Feedback Form

About this course

$10.00
2 Clock Hours
All Approved States
All Ages