OVERVIEW
The purpose of this training is to provide you with the information you need to:
1. Coordinate and advocate for effective health care, and
2. Administer medications safely.
What to Bring:
- Blue or black ink pen
- Paper for notes
- Water, lunch, and snacks
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
Final Exam:
- A written test is given during the final 90 minutes.
- You may use classroom handouts during the test.
- Cell phones are not allowed during the exam. Please silence and place them in a central location until the test is complete.
- Time warnings will be given at 15 and 5 minutes before the exam ends.
- A passing score is 80% or higher.
Makeup Exam:
If you don’t pass, you may retake the exam one week later. Register for the makeup test in Eventbrite.
After the Class:
- Passing students will receive documentation of course completion.
- Exam results will be emailed to your employer’s Nurse Trainer and/or Manager within 24 hours.
- Your Nurse Trainer will contact your team to schedule a required skills assessment.
Note: Medication Certificates are not issued at this class. To obtain certification, contact the Nurse Trainer at your work site to schedule a medication pass. Trainers may revoke certification at any time.
The He-M 1201 Administration of Medications in Developmental Services Programs ensures the safe administration of medications by providers to individuals who receive services pursuant to He-M 1001, He-M 507, He-M 518, He-M 521, or He-M 524, as applicable. Providers who request training to be authorized to administer medication shall complete a training program that consists of a minimum of 8 hours of classroom training, exclusive of testing and Nurse trainer competency evaluation. This Medication Administration Curriculum is intended for use as outlined in He-M 1201.05 (a).
