This course provides the student with a knowledge base to administer medications safely and accurately in a long-term care facility. Basic principles of drug action, medication therapy and measurement and dosage calculations are used as framework. The course teaches principles for safe administration of medication and the importance of being an effective member of a team within a long-term care facility. The student is taught the importance of focused approach to preparing and administering medications and continually seeking opportunities to learn more about medications.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The Nursing Program at Seward County Community College prepares competent practical and associate degree nurses to assist in meeting the health care needs of clients by delivering quality wholistic care.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
- Recognize and understand the role and scope of practice of a CMA in a long-term care facility
- Use opportunities to interact and communicate effectively with elders and promote resident rights
- Use a focused approach to administer medications safely and effectively to elders in a long-term facility with basic understanding of the aging process and how that affects the pharmacokinetics of the drug administered.
- Identify the major drug classifications basic knowledge of actions, adverse reactions, interactions, and appropriate interventions to administer the drug safely.
- Legal, Ethical, and Current Practice
- Communication
- Infection Control
- Safety and Drug Administration-Pharmacodynamics
- Safety and Drug Administration-Forms in Medications
- Safety and Drug Administration-Common Medical Abbreviations
- Safety and Drug Administration-Mathematics, Weights & Measures
- Safety and Drug Administration-Drug Standards & Names
- Safety and Drug Administration-Drug Resources Information
- Drugs and Body Systems-Cardiovascular System
- Drugs and Body Systems-Urinary System
- Drugs and Body Systems-Respiratory System
- Drugs and Body Systems-Nervous System
- Drugs and Body Systems-Eye
- Drugs and Body Systems-Ear
- Drugs and Body Systems-Musculoskeletal System
- Drugs and Body Systems-Endocrine System
- Drugs and Body Systems-Reproductive System
- Drugs and Body Systems-Integumentary System
- Drugs and Body Systems-Anti-Infective Agents
- Drugs and Body Systems-Vitamins, Minerals & Herbs
- Administration of Medications-Preparing to Administer Medications
- Administration of Medications-Recording Medication Administration
- Administration of Medications-Administering Medications to the Elderly
Lecture, discussion, instructional films, worksheets, laboratory exercises, and clinical instructions
- Texts
- Worksheets
- Films
- Skills Lab materials
Methods of assessing the course outcome are the specific course competencies, exams, completion of worksheets, comprehensive final, performance and effort demonstrated by the student in lab and clinical.
SCCC outcome 1 will be assessed by participation in discussion and measured by completion of worksheets and exams.
SCCC outcome 5 will be assessed by participation in discussion and measured by exams and evaluated in the clinical setting.
SCCC outcome 6 will be assessed and measured by the student performance in administration and documenting the administration of the medication competency in the clinical setting.
SCCC outcome 9 will be assessed and measured by meeting clinical objectives, participation in discussion and laboratory exercises and compliance with classroom policies and clinical performances.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.