Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ASMMO
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Describe different types of medications and medication orders.
Recognize missing or incorrect information on medication labels and orders that require judgment or discretion.
Recall how to respond when judgment or discretion is required for medication orders.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Medications
Types of Medications
Review
Summary
Section 3: Types and Components of Medication Orders
Definition
Routine Orders
PRN Orders
Meet Ester
Abbreviations
Review
Summary
Section 4: Components of Medication Labels
Medication Labels
Let’s Practice
Special Instructions
Review
Summary
Section 5: Clarification, Judgment, and Discretion
Thinking it Through
Clarification
Other Guidelines
Judgement and Discretion
Meet Mrs. Quimby
Ranges
Minimal Directions
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN
Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She has worked as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field. She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.