HUS 142 - Medication Administration

Institution:

North Country Community College

Subject:

Description:

To certify persons who will become direct care workers in medication administration in NYS community residences. State and Federal laws related to dispensing medications, pharmacology with an emphasis on drug classifications, therapeutic action, side effects, responsibilities when administering medications, documentation and actual medication administration will be covered. ( Prerequisite: No course work; however, there should be a genuine interest in acquiring and mastering mandatory administrative skills to ensure safe and accurate medication administration to developmentally disabled in community-based programs.)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.nccc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 891-2915

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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