The Medical Aide for Adult Care course is designed to prepare the unlicensed medical person in adult care homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes for the Medication Administration Exam administered by the NC Division of Facility Services. Students will receive instruction in the correct policies and procedures for administering medications. Topics will include but are not limited to drug interactions, side effects, administration of liquids, pills, subcutaneous injections and topical treatments. Other topics such as controlled substances and their documentation, dosage calculations, unit dose administration and proper disposal of unused medications and sharps.
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