Med Tech Training: 4 CEU Virtual CourseFriday, August 28 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM This is RIALA’s final Med Tech Training of the year, so if someone in your community needs their CEU's now is the last chance until next year. In collaboration with LeadingAge CT & RI, alongside CCRI this convenient virtual course will be led by Alison Carroll, Workforce Professor Instructor for Parmacy Tech at the Community College of Rhode Island, and will include four one-hour learning sessions for a total of 4 CEUs per student. Course Topics1. Medication Errors: Prevent, Recognize, Respond – Common types and causes of medication errors, prevention strategies, and what to do when an error or near miss occurs. 2. Is It the Medication? Recognizing Medication-Related Changes in Residents – Recognizing changes such as confusion, sedation, dizziness, falls, bleeding, swelling, or appetite changes that may be related to a resident's medications and should be reported. 3. High-Risk Medications in Older Adults – A review of medication classes that require closer observation in older adults, including anticoagulants, diabetes medications, opioids, sedatives, psychotropic medications, diuretics, and blood pressure medications. 4. Crush, Split, Mix, or Don't – Safe medication administration when dosage-form or swallowing issues arise, including extended-release and enteric-coated medications, capsules, patches, and medications given with food The course will be held virtually for ease and convenience. Class access information will be sent to all registered students prior to the training. Registration Fee: $75 per student Register now to secure your spot. |
