Administration of Medications Class, 1201 - Two-day class (Weds and Fri)

This in-person class is held at The Moore Center, Manchester NH. Day One: Weds, 12/16, 9:30 - 2:30. Day Two: Friday, 12/18, 9:30 - 2:30. OVERVIEW This two-day class will be held in person at The Moore Center, 195 McGregor Street, Unit 400, Manchester, NH, 03102. To receive course credit, participants must attend both days and earn a score of 80% or higher on the final exam. Please review the information below carefully to ensure you are fully prepared for the training. Course Objectives This training provides the knowledge and guidance needed to: · Coordinate and advocate for effective health care. · Administer medications safely. What to Bring Please bring the following items: · Blue or black ink pen · Highlighter · Water, lunch, and snacks · Positive attitude and readiness to participate Class Information Breaks • Five-minute breaks after each PowerPoint section • 30-minute lunch break Amenities • Staff kitchen with refrigerator and microwave available • Coffee/chocolate shop located in the building’s center entrance • Dunkin’ locations nearby at Catholic Medical Center and 271 Granite Street Policies and Procedures Cancellations Cancellation requests must be submitted by 9 a.m. on the Tuesday before class. To cancel, email the Nursing Administrator at [email protected] or submit a refund request through Eventbrite. Late Arrivals Class begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. All course content is required by regulation and is essential for successful completion of the final exam. For this reason, students who arrive after 9:45 a.m. will be asked to reschedule for a future class. We understand that unexpected circumstances can arise, and requests to apply tuition toward a future Medication Administration Training class will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Inclement Weather In the event of significant snow or ice, the class may be conducted virtually or rescheduled for a later date. Please ensure your email address and phone number are current when registering so that you receive timely updates regarding schedule changes. Final Exam · The written final exam will be administered at the end of class on Day Two. · The exam is closed book. Classroom handouts and notes may not be used. · A score of 80% or higher is required to pass. · Cell phones are not permitted and must be placed in the designated central location until the exam is complete. Makeup Exam If you do not pass the final exam, you may be eligible to retake it. Your Nurse Trainer will discuss the next steps with you. After the Class Participants who pass the final exam will receive documentation of course completion. Certification Important: Medication certificates are not issued during this class. To obtain certification, contact the Nurse Trainer for your client to schedule a medication pass. Regulatory Context He-M 1201, Administration of Medications in Developmental Services Programs, establishes requirements for the safe administration of medications by providers serving individuals under He-M 1001, He-M 507, He-M 518, He-M 521, or He-M 524, as applicable. Providers seeking authorization to administer medication must complete a training program consisting of at least eight hours of classroom instruction, excluding testing and the Nurse Trainer competency evaluation. This Medication Administration Curriculum is intended for use as outlined in He-M 1201.05(a).