DESCRIPTION
This course provides an overview of policies and procedures related to medication management for elderly residents living in a residential care environment.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Define the differences between medication assistance and medication administration.
- Identify relevant laws and regulations pertaining to medication management for the elderly.
- Describe general principles and staff responsibilities related to resident self-administration of medication.
- Understand basic definitions, acronyms, and terminology related to medication management.
Continuing Education Credits
This course is approved for 1.0 CE/Contact Hour for:
- California RCFE Administrators
Course Details
Learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.
Per California Department of Social Services regulations, navigation within these courses is restricted. Each slide must be viewed in its entirety before advancing to the next slide. Learners must view each slide and click the next button to advance in the course.
In accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, continuing education credits for California RCFE Administrators cannot exceed a total of ten (10) hours per calendar day—whether earned through in-class or interactive online formats. Coursework completed beyond the 10-hour per day limit will not be applied toward renewal requirements nor accepted by California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Administrator Certification Section (ACS).
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Tags: 1.0 CE/Contact Hour, California Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, CA RCFE Administrator, Elderly, Laws and Regulations, Medication Administration, Medication Assistance, Medication Management, Medication Management Basics, RCFE, Self-Administration