CONTINUING EDUCATION

Medication Manager

This class is designed to prepare individuals to safely administer nonparenteral medication in a 15 bed or less MR residential facility, child care facility, supervised apartment living or community supported living arrangements. Emphasis is placed on safely administering medications from a prescription bottle and observing for obvious reactions to these medications. For class information, call 712-325-3344 or click to see PDF flyer.

Online classes available!

For more information, email longtermcare@iwcc.edu.

Upon successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to:

• Student must be present at 9:00 a.m. when class begins.
• Discuss the federal and state laws related to drug administration
• Define and describe the role and responsibilities of the medication manager
• Identify the effects of drugs on persons and discuss the implications of these effects when administering medications
• Demonstrate safe procedures for preparing, administering and recording drugs given by medication managers

Class Requirments:

• Please be proficient at measuring blood pressure & apical pulse prior to beginning of class
• Please bring a 3-ring binder, paper and highlighter
• Students must obtain 80% on final to successfully complete class
• Skills checklist must be signed LEGIBLY or it will be returned to facility and certificate will be delayed
• A Registered Nurse must supervise the clinical part of class. Iowa Western requires a copy of the RN’s license to keep on file and the license number on all skills checklists
• Skills checklist must be returned to IWCC within 6 weeks of last day of class

Cost: $95

Refund Policy:

• There will be a $25 fee for all class withdrawals or transfers
• Withdrawal 1 business day in advance – 50% refund
• No refunds given for less than 1 business day notice or for “no shows”

Medication Manager

This class will prepares individual to safely administer nonparenteral medication in 15 bed or less MR residential facility, child care facility, supervised apartment living or community supported living arrangements. Emphasis is placed on safely administering medications from a prescription bottle and observing for obvious reactions to these medications. Students must be present at 8:30 a.m. the first day. Fee $95