RN and Associates Medication Administration-DODD
245 Northland Boulevard Cinti., Ohio 45246 513-771-7862
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION CLASSES I, II, AND III
This series of courses are taught by trained Nurses who teach direct support professionals how to administer oral, eye, ear, topical, and nasal medications.
Medication Administration I demonstrates performance of health-related activities and mediation preparation, administration, and documentation for each route of medication administration presented in the 14 hour course. A 2 hour renewal courses is also offered for Medication I.
Medication Administration II provides training on how to administer and document administering, feedings, cleaning, and medication through G/J tubes. A 4 hour G/J tube and 1 hour renewal courses are available.
Medication Administration III teaches the signs, symptoms, and management of diabetes, and administering, and documentation of subcutaneous insulin injections.A 4 hour class.
PREREQUISITES:
18 years of age
Valid Government Issued ID
Working for DODD company or Independent Provider
Medication Administration Testing (OBN)
Ohio Board of Nursing Approved
Medication Administration Certified (Ma-C Program)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A certified medication aide shall administer prescription medications only at the delegation
of a nurse to residents of nursing homes and residential care facilities. A certified
medication aide, to whom the task of medication administration is delegated, may
administer oral medications, topical medications, medications administered as nasal spray,
or as drops, or ointment to a resident’s eye, ear, or nose; rectal and vaginal medications; or inhalants delivered by inhalers, nebulizers, or aerosols that allow for a single dose of a
fixed, pre-measured amount of medication.
This course is comprised of 80 hours of classroom instruction which includes didactic lecture and laboratory training in addition to 40 hours of clinical training at a skilled nursing facility after successful completion of the 80 hours. Upon completion of the course the candidate must submit an application to the Ohio Board of Nursing and undergo a civil and Federal background check. Furthermore, results from the COMPASS Placement Test for Math and Reading must be submitted for entrance into the Medication Aide Program. If a Certified Medication Aide is employed by a residential care facility and will be administering medications to residents, he/she must obtain a minimum of one year direct care experience.
PREREQUISITES:
Must be employed at time of admission in a Long Term Care or Residential Care Facility
Current STNA in Ohio
260 Northland Blvd. SUITE 322 Cincinnati,OH 45246
MARCH 2025 CLASSES
CERT 1
JUNE 26TH AND JUNE 27TH
CERT 2
JULY 3RD 8-NOON
CERT 3
JULY 3RD NOON-4PM
RENEWALS (EVERY MONDAY and TUESDAY)
NO WALKINS APPT REQUIRES
Cost $70
Cert 3 8-9
Cert 2 9-10
Cert 10-12
Special arrangements available for all classes..
2025 MA-C DAY CLASSES
Starting August 7th
10 am-1 pm
6 days
Wed, Thur and Friday's