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Administration of
Medication in Early Care & Education Settings
Different
situations may or may not require administration of medication
to children while in childcare, and providers should have
written policy and procedures regarding when and if to give
medications. This training program covers when to give
medications; the "Five Rights" of assisting with medication;
safety measures in handling, storing, and disposing of
medications; side effects and allergic reactions; appropriate
documentation; and effective follow-up with parents. Participant
activities help staff correctly measure and administer
medication.
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At the end of the session,
the participants will be able to:
- Identify situations which
may or may not require administration of medication on site.
- List the "Five Rights" of
assisting with medication.
- State necessary
documentation and follow-up to administration of medication.
- Identify ways to assist
parents with medication.
- Describe safety measures
in handling, storing and disposing of medications.
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Content
includes:
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Policy regarding when to give
medications
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Risks in giving medications
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Authorization and Documentation
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The "5 Rights" of Medication (right
route, medication, time, dose and
child)
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Side effects and allergic reactions
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Storage and disposal
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Revised 2008
Click
here for order form (PDF).
(31 PowerPoint Slides or overhead transparencies*)
Price: $250.00
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Healthy Childcare Consultants, Inc.
2312 Chandawood Drive, Pelham, AL 35124-1229
Telephone 205-663-7402 FAX 205-621-2149
Contact Dr.
Charlotte Hendricks
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*The boxed thumbnail images are examples from the training module. |
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Addresses Head Start Performance Standards.
Click
here for specific information.
Click here
to read program descriptions in
Spanish. |
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