AH 109 - Nursing Home Medication Aide

Institution:

Dodge City Community College

Subject:

Description:

(5 Credit Hours) A theory and clinical course designed to teach the basic skills required to administer medication in a nursing home. The course includes medication administration, abuses, side effects and interactions of medications. Upon successful completion of the course the student may make application to write the Certified Medication Aide exam to become certified as a Certified Medication Aide. Prerequisite: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification. A reading test is required. Students must be able to read at the eighth grade level before being allowed to take the course. F, S, Sum

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.dc3.edu

Phone Number:

(620) 225-1321

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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