TWO Day GA Certified Medication Aide Training

If you are a Certified Nurse Assistant AND currently working in a community USING GUARDIAN PHARMACY ATLANTA , then this class is for you! 16 hour - Must Attend Entire Class Please Review The Following Prior to Registering WHO: Limited to individuals who work in communities that receive Guardian Pharmacy services. Please do not send current Certified Medication Aides unless approved by instructor for refresher. Must be a current CNA in the state of Georgia WHAT: Hands on and instructional training to become a Certified Medicaiton Aide in Georgia. WHEN: 2 Day Class with start time and end time the same each day WHERE: Guardian Pharmacy Atlanta PREWORK ASSIGNMENT: All CMA candidates are required to study and become familiar with prework material prior to attending CMA class. Understanding medication abbreviations and components of a complete medication order is essential for safe medication administration and accurate documentation. Students should review this material and be prepared to demonstrate basic knowledge of these terms during class activities. Students will be required to take a short pre-class quiz to demonstrate comprehension of the material. Completion of this pre-work will help ensure success in the medication administration training program. BASIC MEDICAL ABBREVIATIONS and PARTS OF A COMPLETE ORDER ABBREVIATIONS: • Abbreviation – a shortened form of a word or phrases • Often used in medical and residents’ records, such as physician’s orders • The CMA must learn abbreviations for terms common to medication administration • On the Medication Administration Record (MAR), abbreviations should be spelled out • Be aware that abbreviations can lead to mistakes if they are not legible • Always check with the supervisor if you have questions about abbreviations DOSES • gm = gram • mg = milligram • mcg = microgram • cc = cubic centimeter • ml = milliliter • tsp = teaspoonful • tbsp = tablespoonful • gtt = drop • ss = 1/2 • oz = ounce • mEq = milliequivalent ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION • PO or po = by mouth • SL = sublingual (under the tongue) • Buccal = between the cheek and gum TIMES • QD = every day • BID = twice a day • TID = three times a day • QID = four times a day • qh = every hour or hourly • qhs = at bedtime • ac = before meals • pc = after meals • PRN = as needed • QOD = every other day • ac/hs = before meals and at bedtime • pc/hs = after meals and at bedtime • STAT = immediately Other Abbreviations: • MAR = medication administration record • OTC = over the counter • SIG = label or directions • DISPENSE # = the amount or number of tablets or volume of liquid or units of medication • Refill (RF) # = the number of refills (The first fill is in addition to the RF#) • ASA- Aspirin • APAP-Acetaminophen (brand is Tylenol) • DOS-Docusate Sodium (brand is Colace) • NPO- Nothing by mouth PARTS OF A COMPLETE ORDER 1. Medication name and strength/dose of units of medication 2. Patient name/date of birth; 3. Date of the RX 4. Quantity of medication to be dispensed. 5. Number of Refills 6. Route of administration; 7. Directions for use, including dosage, frequency of administration; and, special instructions for preparation etc. 8. PRN or “as needed” orders must also clearly state the reason for administration 9. Prescribing Practitioner authorized signature