Qualify yourself to assist with medications in assisted living, group home, and family home settings. Upon completion of the course, you will know the legal requirements for assistance with...
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Overview
Qualify yourself to assist with medications in a certified family home setting. Upon completion of the one day course, you will know the basics of medication awareness, safety, and infection control.
A qualified instructor will review the basic understanding of medications, including routes of administration, record-keeping, and limitations. You will learn how to properly store and care for medications, review prescription labels, medical information sheets, and log sheets for appropriate use. In addition, you will also learn proper oversight of medications, proper medication disposal techniques, and the importance of infection control.
A certification and manual skills exam at the end of class will review your learning and check for understanding.
Mission
Workforce Development at College of Western Idaho (CWI) provides you high-quality, short-term training to boost your job skills, acquire new career skills, and earn the certificates you need. Take as many classes as you want in our short-term, credit free classes with no applications, no transcripts, and no hassle. Just sign up and watch your career take off.
Classes are offered at a variety of locations throughout western Idaho that are taught by knowledgeable professionals with years of experience in the topics they teach.
What You Will Learn to Do
- Learn the tools and techniques to assist with medications under the direction of a licenced supervisor.
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Requirements and Costs
Degrees and Certificates
Minimum Age Requirement
18Advising
Navigating your way through college can be confusing, especially if you try to go it alone. CWI Workforce Development offers advising assistance, to help in deciding which courses you need to take to complete your education and career goals. Have a specific question or just want general assistance? Email: wd@cwi.edu or call 208.562.2700 and we’ll be happy to help get you on your way!
Costs
Course Fee - $79
Course fee includes instructor-led training, classroom handouts, and hands-on skills practice.
Class costs and fees are subject to change without notice.
Scholarships
There are an assortment of scholarship opportunities available if you qualify to help cover some or all of the costs associated with classes offered through CWI Workforce Development. Call us at 208.562.2700 for more information.
Payment Options
Various payment options are available for Workforce Development students to help covers costs of your program. For more information, visit WD Financial Information.
Career Info
Professions
- Caregiver
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Healthcare & Emergency Medical Services
- Assistance with Medications
- Certified Dietary Manager
- Certified Family Home
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Preparation Classes
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Hemodialysis Technician
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Coding and Billing for Outpatient Services
- Mental Health Technician
- Patient Care Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy