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 more information call 712-325-3344.

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

• 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

Location: Council Bluffs

Classroom: IWCC Campus, Looft Hall Building, 2700 College Rd.

 

Cost: The cost will be $85 starting January 1, 2009.

MEDICATION MANAGER

Fee $85                        

• MEDMN 01*07   Council Bluffs Campus   MT   01/12/2009   9:00AM-3:30PM   Looft Hall   023   2 sessions   Call

• MEDMN 01*10   Council Bluffs Campus   TTh   02/24/2009   9:00AM-3:30PM   Looft Hall   023   2 sessions   Call

• MEDMN 01*11   Council Bluffs Campus   TTh   03/17/2009   9:00AM-3:30PM   Looft Hall   023   2 sessions   Call

• MEDMN 01*31   Clarinda   TW   04/14/2009   9:00AM-3:30PM   Center   TBA   2 sessions   Call 712-542-5117

• MEDMN 01*12   Council Bluffs Campus   TTh   04/28/2009   9:00AM-3:30PM   Looft Hall   023   2 sessions   Call

• MEDMN 01*13   Council Bluffs Campus   WTh   05/27/2009   9:00AM-3:30PM   Looft Hall   023   2 sessions   Call

• MEDMN 01*14   Council Bluffs Campus   TW   06/16/2009   9:00AM-3:30PM   Looft Hall   023   2 sessions   Call

• Note: Second day of class runs 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM
• 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

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 withdrawal or for “no shows”