What are the requirements for teaching the medication administration course?
Length of course: The medication administration course requirements are: It is to be four full work days in length (7.5 to 8 hours for a total of 30-32 hours) Instructor Qualifications: There is to be a primary instructor who is a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). Supportive licensed health care instructors, such as physicians, pharmacists, dentists, physician assistants and other registered nurses may be used to augment the primary instructor. Licensed Practical Nurses may not be used as instructors for any part of the course. Course Content: Unit 1 must be taught in its entirety. Sections 1-7 of Unit 2 must be taught. Sections 8-11 of Unit 2 are optional. Examination: An examination will be given at the completion of Unit 1 and Unit 2 Sections 1-3. A second test will be given at the end of the remaining sections. Each test should consist of at least 50 questions. Students must obtain a score of 80 percent in each examination to complete the academic requirements. If a student fails
