This course provides basic background information and routine procedures that are essential for the safe administration of select medications by experienced Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in a long-term care facility under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Content includes basic principles of medication administration, simple calculations, and categories of medications. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to take the written and manual skills certification exams administered by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (AZBN). Passing both written and manual skills exams will meet the qualifications to become a Certified Medication Assistant (CMA).
Concurrent enrollment in NUR 103G is required.
Prerequisites
- Current CNA/LNA license through AZBN.
- Must have worked as a CNA/LNA at least 6 months, have no outstanding complaints or restrictions on CNA/LNA certification.
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the class
- Must present proof of current DPS Fingerprint Clearance.
- Must present proof of TB immunization or chest x-ray
- Must present proof of MMR, Hep B, and COVID immunization or have an approved waiver.
- Drug screen.
- Explain the role of the Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) in Arizona including allowable acts, conditions, and restrictions.
- Outline the principles, terminology, laws, and drug references as they apply to administration of medications.
- Explain principles of medications’ actions.
- Explain principles of medication administration and nursing care considerations when administering medications to clients of all ages.
- Accurately calculate medication dosages.
- Describe measures to promote safe medication administration in health care facilities.
- Describe medication properties, uses, adverse effects, administration of, education, and nursing assistant care of residents receiving certain types of medications.