HLTH 1300 - Medication Aide

Institution:

Metropolitan Community College - Nebraska

Subject:

Description:

This course is designed to prepare the student to meet the requirements of the Nebraska Medication Aide Act. The course curriculum includes information regarding medication administration, pharmacology, state rules and regulations, classification of drugs, and documentation of drug administration. The course focuses on the responsibilities of the medication aide in an assisted living facility and/or a skilled care nursing facility. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible to take the Nebraska state administered written examination. After successful completion of the state exam and completion of the state application process, the student's name will be placed on the medication aide registry with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure, credentialing division.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.mccneb.edu

Phone Number:

(402) 457-2400

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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