Institute:Office of National Coordinator (ONC) Workforce Training Curriculum
Component:The Culture of Health Care
Unit:Health Professionals The People in Health Care
Lecture:Nursing Professionals
Non-clinical IT/Informatics Roles for Clinicians
Effects of Changing Care Models on Clinicians
Slide content:Medication Aides Extremely variable education/training ranging from 15 to 70 contact hours Most states require an exam and supervised administration for some period of time Some states specify training as a certified nursing assistant as a prerequisite Most states license medication aides Roles are variable but usually include the administration oral, topical, and nebulized or metered inhaled medication. Many states restrict medication aides to long-term care or assisted living facilities 19
Slide notes:The education and training of medication aides ranges widely from fifteen to seventy contact hours. The training is predominantly on the administration of non-intravenous medications. Most states require an exam and a period of supervised medication administration. Some states require training as a certified nursing assistant as a prerequisite. In most states, medication aides can administer oral, topical, and nebulized or metered inhaled medication. Many states restrict medication aides to long-term care or assisted living facilities. Certification may be obtained for successful completion of the educational course. 19