Role of MA-C
-Building Relationships (team building and communication)
-Delegation
-Legal and Ethical Issues
-Resources and References
Medication Administration, observation, and reporting
-Medication Orders
-Documentation of Administration
-Medication Storage and Disposal
Safety and Rights of Medication Administration
Routes of Administration
Factors Affecting How the Body Uses Medication
Classes/Categories of Medications (Antimicrobials, Cardiovascular, Dermatological, and Endocrine)
Causes and Reporting of Medication Errors
Reporting of Symptoms, Side Effects, and Changes from Patient’s Baseline Condition
Medication Concepts
-Terminology and Abbreviations
-Dosage Range
-Actions and Implications
-Therapeutic Non-Therapeutic Medication Effects (Idiosyncratic, Paradoxical, Additive, Antagonistic)
-Precautions
-Interactions
Mathematics, Weights and Measures
-MA-C practices
-Systems of Measurement
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
Apply rules of safe medication administration as allowed in the MA-C role.
Report changes and abnormal findings to the nurse or healthcare provider.
Apply the principles of delegation governing the practice of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) in Wyoming, specific to task assignment to the MA-C.
Use effective communication with patients, families, and members of the inter-professional team.
Adhere to the policies, procedures, rules and regulations that govern the MA-C in Wyoming.